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Home One of the most interesting things about growing indoors is the vast diversity of growing methods and techniques. Everyone has their preferences, but there are some common things almost...

In 2016, 508 million new and 341 million recycled wooden pallets were produced by manufacturers across the globe. That’s a lot of wooden pallets, and with a typical useful life...

Vertical horticulture has been a staple of crop cultivation for thousands of years. Ancient Greeks and Romans tended fields of grapevines grown vertically on wooden posts, and the mythical hanging...

How to Grow with 100 (and 11) Bucks So you want to hop onto the grow-your-own wagon, but you can’t break the bank in the process. Growing is a rewarding...

By: HTG Supply Portland on 08/02/2017 As most outdoor grows head into August, it’s time to start thinking about bloom enhancers. With dozens of national brands and hundreds of individual products on...

By: HTG Supply Prospect Park on 08/11/2017 Welcome back folks to another Talking Shop with HTG Supply, where we dive into the hottest topics and issues facing growers today. Last week we...

By: HTG Supply Melbourne on 08/18/2017 Smells in the garden can be really problematic. When it comes to managing smells in the garden, carbon filters are a must have. How it Works...

By: HTG Supply Traverse City on 08/25/2017 Our Talking Shop topic this week is all about air pruning your root zone. Fabric pots, such as Phat Sacks and Smart Pots are the preferred...

By: HTG Supply Beltsville on 09/01/2017 Improving your yields, flavors, and the overall quality of your flowers, fruits, and veggies is often a challenge for indoor growers. Although many solutions help...

How to Grow Mother Plants – Techniques and Maintenance By: HTG Supply Beltsville on 09/08/2017 Many gardeners are becoming more accustomed to growing and propagating clones. Clones provide a quicker route...

By: HTG Supply Taylor on 09/15/2017 This week for Talking Shop we are going over some tips for helping you to produce some of the healthiest roots possible. Typically seen as the...

By: HTG Supply Prospect Park on 09/22/2017 Welcome back folks to another Talking Shop with High Tech Garden Supply in Prospect Park. Each week we try to discuss something different or unique...

Compost Teas… What are they? What do they do? You’ve probably heard the term being used before at the grow shop or among other growers, but you never really learned...

By: HTG Supply West Springfield on 10/06/2017 Strap in, this one’s more of a tutorial instead of an editorial! I use a sort of RDWC system that is basically a hybrid of...

By: HTG Supply Prospect Park on 10/13/2017 Talking Shop! This Week – Fluorescent Lighting! This week we are going to look at high-output T5 fluorescent lighting and the best applications of this...

By: HTG Supply on 10/27/2017 This week, we’re going to keep it breezy – let’s talk about grow room airflow! In the great outdoors, sunlight, rain and groundwater, helpful insects, animals, and atmospheric...

Hey there Growers! This week on Talking Shop, we’ll be discussing everything you need to know about Electrical Conductivity (EC). We’ll get into the science behind how it relates to...

By: HTG Supply on 11/10/2017 Quick Nav Menu What is Ceramic Metal Halide? Advantages of CMH CMH Spectrum Beneficial UV light CMH Lifespan Accurate CRI The Best CMH Lights 315w CMH vs....

By: HTG Supply on 11/16/2017 Quick Nav Menu What is Ebb and Flow? Flood and Drain System Types DIY Flood Table Systems Modular Ebb and Flow Systems How to Use Flood...

By: HTGSupply on 11/24/2017 Quick Nav Menu Common Indoor Garden Water Supplies Municipal (City/Public) Water Supplies Private Wells Effects of Water Quality on Plant Growth pH / EC Beneficial Microorganisms What’s...

By: HTG Supply on 11/30/2017 Quick Nav Menu What are Spider Mites Types of Spider Mites Spider Mite Life Cycle Spider Mite Damage How to Prevent Spider Mites Indoor Prevention Outdoor Prevention...

Htg Supply on 12/07/2017 Quick Nav Menu What is Powdery Mildew? Disease Cycle and Plant Damage What causes Powdery Mildew in Indoor Gardens? How to Prevent Powdery Mildew How to Get Rid...

By: HTG Supply on 12/14/2017 Quick Nav Menu What Are Hydroponic Growing Mediums? Medium-Related Variables Best Hydroponic Medium Types Rockwool Coco Coir Perlite Expanded Clay Pebbles Growstone Coupon Code With all of...

By: HTG Supply on  12/22/2017 Quick Nav Menu What is pH? Why is pH Important for Hydroponics? Nutrient Solution pH Influences Testing pH Adjusting pH Maintaining Grow Zone pH Coupon...

  By: HTG Supply on 12/29/2017 Quick Nav Menu Super Soil Method Living Soil Super Soil Mix Super Soil Recipe Is Super Soil Right for You? Coupon Code   Since the dawn...

By: HTG Supply on 01/05/2018 This week, we’re taking a step back to admire our work – Our Talking Shop segment for the first week of the new year is a recap...

By: HTG Supply on 01/12/2018 Quick Nav Menu What is Foliar Feeding? How Does Foliar Feeding Work? Foliar Feeding Benefits How to Foliar Feed How to Make Foliar Fertilizer How to Apply...

By: HTG Supply on 01/19/2018 Quick Nav Menu What is a Nutrient Deficiency in Plants? Macronutrient vs Micronutrient vs Secondary Nutrient Deficiencies Nutrient Lockout & Cultural Factors Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies Mobile...

  CO2 Enrichment – How to use CO2   Quick Nav Menu What is Carbon Dioxide? How Do Plants Use Carbon Dioxide? Factors That Affect CO2 Methods of Adding CO2...

  By: HTG Supply on 02/01/2018   Quick Nav Menu What is Organic Gardening? The Benefits of Growing Organically How to Maximize Organic Yields Organic Soils & Grow Mediums Compost Tea Root...

By: HTG Supply on 02/16/2018 Quick Nav Menu What is Supplemental Lighting? Supplemental Grow Light Spectrums Ultraviolet & Far Red Supplemental UV Lights Far Red Light for Plants Supplemental Light Intensity How...

By: HTG Supply on 03/01/2018 Quick Nav Menu What is seed starting and why is it important? Starting Seeds / Germination What is Germination Seed Starting Methods Best Way to Start Seeds...

By: HTG Supply on 03/14/2018 Quick Nav Menu What Is Transplanting? Types of Transplanting When to Transplant Seedlings How to Transplant Seedlings & Small Plants – Step by Step Step by step...

Quick Nav Menu What Are Beneficial Microbes? Why Are They Important? Types of Beneficial Microbes Managing Your Microbes Beneficial Microbe Amendments Coupon Code When you think of bacteria and fungi...

By: HTG Supply on 04/20/2018 Quick Nav Menu Measuring Light for Plants vs. Light for Humans Lumen/Lux Grow Light Spectrum Measurements Kelvin CCT Grow Light Intensity PAR PPF PPFD PBAR Other Grow...

Quick Nav Menu Planning Your Planting Continuous Harvest Growing Multi-Chamber Grow Rooms Equipment Placement Space Maximizing Plant Containers Planting Orientation and Plant Training Vertical Gardening Space Growing Sideways Pruning &...

By: HTG Supply on 05/16/2018< Quick Nav Menu Urban Garden History What to Grow in Urban Gardens Overcoming Challenges Starting Seeds Indoors Choosing the Right Crop for Your Space Container Growing Urban...

By: HTG Supply on 06/29/2018 With technological advances, the ability to automate tasks is becoming easier and more common, not just in factories or self-driving cars but in the garden too. In...

By: HTG Supply on 07/26/2018 Quick Nav Menu What is Plant Training? How Does it Work? Bending Trellis Netting SCROG Pruning Topping On the border of North-east India and Bangladesh live the...

By: HTG Supply on 08/31/2018 Quick Nav Menu What is Vermiculture? How do Worms Process Waste? What Worms Are Used How To Use Worm Castings How to Make a Worm...

By: HTG Supply on 09/28/2018 Coco coir is an incredible medium that has been steadily trending up among indoor growers for some time. So why are so many growers going cuckoo for...

By: HTG Supply on 11/01/2018 Rewind back to 2012. The world is about to end, Obama just got re-elected, and “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen is topping the charts. Everyone...