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Water Cooled Lighting By : Diana Heyden All conventional sources of light produce heat as well as light. While some lights sources like the incandescent filament lamp are quite inefficient, producing huge amounts of heat, others like the sodium vapor lamp are somewhat more efficient and run comparatively “cool”. In applications like hydroponics this heat produced in the lamp can have several deleterious effects on the plants in an indoor grow room. It is imperative in such applications that the heat generated in the lamp is dis Uses for a Wooden Shed By : Peter Farmer This article aims to give you some inspiration ideas and suggestions about exactly what to do with a shed in your garden. It takes standard ideas for wooden sheds uses and explains how to equip a shed to do each one. Tips for Growing Cannabis in a Creek or Marsh By : Karl Amerson Creeks and marshes are some of the best places to grow in because they provide seclusion, foliage to hide your plants in, and water. They also have a few things that can be a problem, such as a lot of rodents with a taste for plant stalks and humans that are hunting frogs, fish, or other wildlife. The Party Starters Guide. By : Peter Farmer This article aims to give you a brief introduction to garden furniture and some advice on buying the right equipment to get your summer garden parties going with a bang. Selecting and Purchasing Right Garden Tools for Your Garden! By : Julie Cadence There are thousands of garden tools available in the market and every individual tool has its own specialty so far as its use and handling skills are concerned. You may need to use different tools in different gardening circumstances and in certain scenario you may not need to use certain garden tools and in some other gardening circumstance you have to use certain garden tools. Robomower Winter Care and Feeding By : klc A little forethought this winter can save you time, money, and headaches this mowing season. Garden Tiller – What Type Do You Need By : Mike D Tucker Well it’s that time of year again to start busting up your garden soil and start your planting. How you do that is up to you. If you need the exercise or have a very small garden you could always do it by hand. But there are better ways... Garden Tiller Maintenance Tips By : Brian French Like all power garden equipment, garden tillers need maintenance to perform at their best. The following maintenance tips should keep your tiller ready for any tough tilling job ahead. For Hydroponics Growers By : Diana Heyden The development of better health consciousness among consumers has led to a phenomenal growth in the demand for hydroponically grown produce. A combination of hydroponic technology and a controlled environment greenhouse or indoor grow rooms can tackle this demand. Such a blend is known as Soil-less/Controlled Environment Agriculture (S/CEA). Enjoy a Barbecue Grill By : Karyn Huynh You probably already own a barbecue grill if you have a patio or a backyard. During summer, the barbecue grill is one of the most important cooking instruments. It's mans territory, no woman is allowed to even try to grill meat. It must have somet... BillyOh, a Brand New take On Sheds By : Peter Farmer This article aims to give an overview of the BillyOh garden buildings range and a brief idea of the advantages of each product. It will also give an idea of how each product will be suitable for different people with different needs and situations. Stuck as to what sheds to buy? Then read on, this article is for you. Air Movement to Gain Control Over Temperature, Humidity & CO2 By : Diana Heyden In addition to light and carbon dioxide all plants, whether they are grown in soil or in indoor grow rooms, need a steady supply of fresh air. While this is achieved naturally in outdoor gardens, fields, farms etc., in hydroponics gardening special means have to adopted to ensure air movement for continual supply of fresh air. This is done using fans blowers and associated equipment.