I didn’t have a green thumb. To be honest with you, I had a reputation as something of a plant-killer. I could buy the best potting soil, follow instructions from a book perfectly, and still end up with a puny, malnourished plant almost every time. That always disappointed me, too. Like everyone else, I love plants. I appreciate their natural beauty and I am a big fan of tasty, fresh vegetables. Unfortunately, my "black thumb" was holding me back. That’s before I really learned about hydroponics, which is the process of growing plants without using any soil.

I am willing to wager that you answered "YES!" to at least a few of those questions. Most people would answer yes to all of them! If you answered "YES!" to any of those queries, it’s time for you to learn more about hydroponics. Look, there’s a hydroponics revolution on the way. This amazing system of growing plants is part of the future. Scientists are studying its ability to feed parts of the world beset by hunger. They recognize it as a means of decreasing pesticide usage and its ability to grow lushes plants using less water.
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