For some, the phrases ‘plant biology’ or ‘plant physiology’ or even the word botany brings to mind scary images. Certainly these sciences can be very complex and studying them is reserved for the truly motivated or professional. But even ‘by the seat of their pants’ gardeners can benefit from a small amount of such information, …

Nowadays gardening is a hobby enjoyed by many. The health benefits and stress relief which we get by growing plants and taking care of them cannot be replaced by any other activity. The most novel technique of gardening is hydroponics. This Greek word means water and labor and involves growing plants without soil but just …