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Hydroponics Grow Light Systems
This website offers practical information about which hydroponic grow light to use for your hydroponic garden. Sizing and other information of grow lights noted, as is information about metal halide lamps, high-pressure sodium lamps and conversion lamps. A practical how-to guide that will help you choose a hydroponic grow lamp.

Garden Guides
Surf on over to Garden Guides and check out their guides, including the Flower Guide, Vegetable Guide and Herb Guide. This useful site has an article library full of features on gardening and a tips and techniques section that will help you become a great gardener. A discussion forum allows you to talk about your gardening experience with others. You can even get free content for your own garden website through Garden Guides. The site even has shopping resources and features info on seeds, books, bulbs and plants.

Bioponics Systems: Hydroponics Plus Aquaculture
Bioponics is an agricultural system that combines hydroponic technology with aquaculture. It is different from hydroponics because the mineral nutrient solution that is pumped through the system is replaced with a natural, environmentally friendly form of fish effluent. This system is based on the same nutrient cycling that occurs in nature. Fish in the system eat pellet food that is turned into biomass and produces nitrogenous waste in the form of ammonia and nitrates. In a bioponic system the grow bed acts as a filter. The fish waste is pumped from the tank to the grow bed. The grow bed is filled with low-density volcanic rock that gives high surface area for bacteria and a substrate that the plant roots will grow in. The bacteria convert the fish waste into a form that can be utilized as fertilizer by the plants, creating growth in the bioponic system.

John Deere Landscapes
John Deere, mostly known for their tractors, has put together this site that contains information about irrigation supplies, nursery and landscape supplies, and lighting systems. Professional resources includes information about their partner program. A robust articles and resources section contains information about seminars and training at John Deere Landscapes Universtiy. Peruse this site and you are bound to find what you are looking for when it comes to landscapes.

Gateway to Gardening
The Royal Horticultural Society has put together this site that contains a plethora of information about gardening. Special topics include gardens through time, gardening and the environment, and your garden. Special RHS features include the plant selector, plant finder, garden finder and event finder. You can join the RHS for even more garden benefits and information. Or just check out the sites' advice, research, events, education and publications.