hydroponics
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The Rise Hydroponic Garden Holds an Aspiring Farmer’s Hand With Its App-Assisted Green Thumb
Growing fruits and veggies isn’t a terribly difficult endeavour—humanity has been doing it successfully for thousands of years—but it does require a certain amount of know-how, a lot of dedication, and the right environment to turn seeds into edible plants. If you struggle with all of those things, the hydroponic Rise Garden makes growing plants…
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MIT Built A Theranos For Plants
The prestigious multidisciplinary MIT Media Lab built a “personal food computer” that worked so poorly that demos had to be faked Theranos-style, per a weekend report in Business Insider. Word of the project’s troubles comes as the Media Lab’s attempts to cover up its extensive financial ties to late financier and alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey…
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Monster Machines: This Huge Vertical Farm Glows Under Countless LED Suns
Chicago, Illinois, isn’t exactly a major player in US food production anymore, but that could soon change if companies like Green Sense Farms continue to sprout up. With the help of next-gen LED grow lights, the biggest indoor commercial vertical farm in the US can produce masses of produce regardless of the weather outside.
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Hydroponic Garden Blends Into Your Kitchen For Year-Round Herbs
If you’re not an avid gardener, it’s a chore to remember that your indoor plants need regular care and watering. So think of this Urban Cultivator like a personal gardener. Its design blends in with your other kitchen appliances, and it keeps a small herb garden alive and well all year long.