Tag: AeroGarden

Using Aerogarden with Heating Pad

Alex Gimarc

I wrote a few years ago about using Aerogarden for starting seeds.  Since that piece, we upgraded our model as the old one went to the Big Compost Bin in the Sky after it died.  As part of the upgrade, we added what the manufacturer calls a seed starting kit to increase the number of available slots from 6 to 23. As a review, the Aerogarden is designed to grow complete, fruiting plants hydroponically.  Many people use it for starting seeds, which it does really well for most plants, though Read More …

Early Starts with the AeroGarden

Alex Gimarc

In Alaska, starting plants indoors takes some effort. They need lights. They need good soil (eventually). And based on the part of the state you live in; they need to be done indoors for varying lengths of time. Here in Anchorage, we are cautioned to not plant outside until the leaves of the birch trees get to be the size of squirrel’s ears. The generally works out to be sometime in late May, sometimes a bit earlier, sometimes a bit later. We have not had much luck with starting seeds Read More …