Category Archives: Hydroponics

New Beginnings

Posted on April 20, 2019 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

This year, in particular, is full of new beginnings. I welcomed the New Year in with a toast and a cheer from my home in Apex, NC. Just a few months later, this native midwesterner calls Long Island, NY home. … Continue reading →

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Kale Chips – Sometimes a Matter of Necessity

Posted on December 11, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

The Scarlet Kale in my counter top hydroponic system has been growing by leaps and bounds to the point that they are overshadowing the slower paced cilantro and parsley starts. I needed to trim some leaves to let more light … Continue reading →

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Autumn Recess

Posted on November 23, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Autumn has arrived in North Carolina, bringing with it the final harvest of bell peppers, roma tomatoes and serrano peppers. The herb garden has brushed off the first few light freezes and stands ready to make meals fragrant and savory … Continue reading →

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Aero Garden Update – Day 46

Posted on November 13, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Day 46 of the prepackaged herb pack that came with my AeroBount and I have excellent basil growth, both genovese and thai.  The mint was just starting to grow and the cilantro, parsley and chives never really took off.  The … Continue reading →

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Living Ingredients

Posted on October 22, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Although I have grown herbs indoors for each of the last 5 winters, my indoor garden has always been in a designated growing area and not particularly convenient to the kitchen.  So in a kitchen that is already small on … Continue reading →

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AeroGarden – Day 18

Posted on October 16, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

A quick update on the AeroGarden: Day 18, I topped off the water a couple of days ago when it was time to the second application of nutrients. The basils are doing great and the mint is beginning to peek … Continue reading →

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Taking The (hydroponics) Plunge

Posted on October 2, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

It all started so simply…I was looking for a birthday gift for a friend.  She does some gardening and is always looking to eat healthier so I went to a few of my favorite online shops and searched Gifts For … Continue reading →

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