Hydroponic Supplies that meet your expectations when you are first starting in this industry can be a process that takes time.

When growers coming to our hydroponics store looking for hydroponic supplies for the first time I normally recommend them to find a hydroponics store that is in line with their personal values at some point before they leave.

The reason why we recommend you to find a hydroponics store that is in line with your personal values is because when you are shopping you have the opportunity to use your time more efficient. Basically to kill 2 birds with one stone. It is getting busier and busier every day.

At times it is sometimes difficult to sit down and learn what you need to do to properly fix your current problem.

Normally growers will go to the person that inspired t...

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How to Use your Indoor Hydroponic Hoods For Maximum Return While Growing Indoors

What Are The Best Hydroponic Hoods for HID Lights?

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Ventures

In this article we will explain exactly what types of Hydroponic Hoods reflectors have been produce over the years in the indoor grow room or Hydroponics Gardening Industry and how you can still use each hydroponic hood effectively in certain situations.

My Mentor once told me that life is a series of learning curves.

As we talk about a few different types of hydroponic hoods you will see that like life this new indoor Gardening industry is no different.

Each hydroponic hood aka Reflector that we talk about and in the order we talk about them will show the learning...

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Want To Grow Plants Indoors?

Knowing Exactly What Type of Indoor Grow Lights to Initially Invest In Will Save You Time And Money.

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Ventures

In this article I will explain exactly what Indoor Grow Lights and other components are needed for growing indoors.

There are 3 Parts you will need for High Intensity Discharge Lights (HID) lights before you start gardening indoors

First on the list is the original type of grow light that has been used in the Indoor Gardening industry for over 40 years..

Today I will talk about the Basic Indoor Grow Lights requirements, Pros, and Cons to HID (High Intensity Discharge) lights.

Required Components for Indoor Grow Lights:

1. Ballast
2. Bulb
3. Hood

There are 2 types of I...

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Learn How to Use HPS And MH Light Bulbs To Maximize You Indoor Garden  Crops Quality And Yield

Grow Lights For Indoor Plants

From the desk of Mark W. Boutwell II – Grow Coach
Green Joint Ventures

  HPS bulb vs. MH bulb

In this article we will explain why simulating outdoor seasons with your grow lights for indoor plants is so important.

How Medal Halide (MH) and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) bulbs play that role in producing those important intended effects.

I have been a full time indoor garden grow coach for about 3 years. In that time I have noticed a few differences when using  HPS grow light bulbs when you are veg’ing and when you use MH grow light bulbs to flower.

Some of the HPS grow light bulbs vs. MH grow light bulbs differences include:

1. Reduction in ...

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