The step by step instructions are carefully illustrated to make it easier to follow. Tub Growers, bed growers, hanging sleeves, canoe growers and trough growers are all described. All hydroponic plants have to use a growing media in place of soil. Several types of growing media are described, and other methods of supporting plants are explained. How plants gain their nutrients in hydroponics is explained.
Illustrations trace how the plant uses inorganic nutrients.
Sveral recipes are described for making nutrients. Sometimes it is impossible or too expensive to obtain commercial nutrients so methods of making an organic hydroponic nutrient are described. The chapter includes instructions on building and maintaining a worm farm to convert dead plant material into hydroponic nutrients. The methods of growing plants from seeds and transplanting are described. Daily chores to maintain the garden are listed.