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Growing Herbs in the Home Garden
This garden site features information on herbs. The history of herbs is covered, along with the definition, number, and types of herbs available; culinary herbs, aromatic herbs, ornamental herbs, medicinal herbs, herb types, herbs for beginning gardeners, outdoor herb culture tips, herb garden size, site and soil conditions, sowing herb seed, cutting and division, harvesting herbs, winter protection, indoor herb gardening, drying herbs, among many other helpful topics. This is the one-stop-show for everything and anything about herbs.

The History of Hydroponics
Although hydroponics has become increasingly popular with modern technology, the practice of growing plants without soil has developed from the findings of experiments carried out to determine what substances make plants grow and the composition of plants. This work dates back as early as the 1600s. However, plants were being grown in a soil-less culture far earlier than this. Hydroponics is at least as ancient as the pyramids. A primitive form has been carried on in Kashmir for centuries. The process of growing plants in the ocean goes back to about the time the earth was created. But as a farming tool, many believe it started in the ancient city of Babylon, where the famous hanging gardens are listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was here that was probably one of the first successful attempts to grow plants hydroponically. The rest of this website details how hydroponics, as an industry, has evolved into what it is today. This website is ideal for hy! droponic research, as it details in depth the past, present and future of the hydroponic growing industry.

Southern Illinois/Indiana Gardening Tips
The gardening tips on this page are tailored to Southern Illinois, Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southeast Missouri. For instance, people in that area will learn about slug control, fall crops, perennials, cool-weather annuals, and planting perennial seed. The Waterman and Hill Traveller's Companion puts out the information on this interesting gardening site. Check out other sections such as, moon gardening, fishing almanac, cougar watch and the archive.

All About Aquaponics and Hydroponics
Aquaponics is the combination of recirculating aquaculture and hydroponics. The Aquaponics Journal is the voice of the aquaponics industry. The journal features the newest aquaponics technologies, as well as industry research. People who use aquaponics are featured and detail their growing in the commercial, research and educational industries, as well as those who grow via aquaponics as a hobby. The issues include feature articles, industry news, a question and answer section by Dr. James Rakocy, a calendar of events and other aquaponics resources.