Aerogarden: Counter Top Greenthumbin’

The science of growing plants strictly in water is anything but a new concept. Several cultures throughout history have grown plants in water as an alternative to conventional agriculture. So what’s all the hype about hydroponics?

As development continues to encroach on arable, high quality farming land with housing and infrastructure, our ability to increase our current food stocks with ever growing populations is beginning to dwindle. Many would say a food crisis is just around the corner. Throw the uncertainty of climate change into the mix and it’s evident that a solution is needed. In comes hydroponics to save the day.

Hydroponic food production uses a fraction of the water of soil based production, requires no harmful pesticides or herbicides, buffers the effects of climate change on our food supply through controlling the growing environment and can be grown virtually anywhere. At the basics of hydroponics, roots grow down into a container of water aerated with a pump. Plant nutrients are added to the water to feed the plants growing needs and light is provided through a high UV output grow bulb. Sounds pretty low key doesn’t it?

You don’t have to go invest in a large-scale greenhouse operation to get in on the action. There is an extremely simple, well designed, affordable option that gives you the ability to grow useful plants right on your counter top. It’s the Aerogarden!

The Aerogarden allows you to grow virtually anything from seed. They offer a wide selection of pre-seeded starter kits, or you can even grow your own heirloom varieties your family may have passed down from generation to generation. Whether you have a green or brown thumb, this product is fool proof, with sensors that notify you when to add water and nutrients. It even has an automatic light timer.

So whether you are looking to create micro-scale food security, grow delicious herbs to spice up some culinary pizazz, or are re-educating yourself on the deep connection between humanity and the natural world of plants, this product is a winner.

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