Posts by A. Bashar

Is hydroponics worth it at home? Real setup costs from $25 to $1,000, running costs, lettuce-by-lettuce payback math and when to skip it.

What is hydroponics? Growing plants in nutrient-rich, oxygenated water instead of soil: how it works, the 6 system types, honest pros and cons.

Rosemary is one of the hardest herbs to keep alive inside. Here's how to grow rosemary indoors with the right light, cool temperatures and careful watering, plus fixes for browning plants and an easy...

A store-bought ginger root can become a houseplant that feeds you. Here's how to sprout it, which pot gives the biggest harvest, and how to keep it warm enough to thrive.

Want ripe berries in winter? Learn how to grow strawberries indoors with day-neutral plants, 16-hour LED light, cool nights and simple hand pollination.

Yes, you can grow tomatoes indoors through winter. Here are the exact light, temperature, pollination and feeding numbers that turn a leafy houseplant into a fruiting one.