Our blog has moved
We’ve moved our blog to a more convenient location. As of October 21,2016, we will no longer be actively posting here on our WordPress account. Instead, the blog will now be residing directly on our website GrowSpan.com. This will allow us to share our articles with a larger audience, and you will now be able to find the most updated blog content, learn more information about our products and services and quickly shop for products all in one location.
Thank you for supporting us on our WordPress blog over the years. We look forward to you keeping up with us in our new location. You can easily access our new blog anytime by visiting GrowSpan.com.
Growers Supply, the industry-leading manufacturer of greenhouse structures with over 40 years experience and 14,000 structures in the field today, is proud to announce the launch of its new GrowSpan
Once you have made the decision to grow hydroponically, your focus should turn to planning for your new system. Last week, we covered the top factors to consider when venturing into hydroponic crop production. We discussed how important it is to know your market, crop production goals, size limitations and more before purchasing your system. If you have not already reviewed this topic, you can find a link to it 
Hydroponic crop production has seen continued growth throughout the past few years, and for good reason. While early adopters have already established themselves within the industry, many more are now looking to tap into this highly promising and productive market. While making the decision to grow hydroponically may come easily to some, it is important to plan carefully in advance in order to see the most positive results. Once the decision has been made to grow with hydroponics, there are four major factors to consider when planning and preparing for the actual system itself. 
This weekend the warmer weather finally arrived in New England and I was able to get out and direct sow some seeds. As I often do when I am planting my garden rows, I hearken back to my time spent with one of my favorite celebrity gardeners, educators and communicators I have had the privilege of knowing, Jim Wilson.
When I think of both teaching and learning in regards to our green industry and local community, I immediately think of Cooperative Extension. But just what exactly does the term Extension mean, and how do these programs benefit our local community? 
Humans are profoundly affected by their environments. Your surroundings — whether it’s a small or large room, a loud or a quiet one or even a blue or a red one — can change your emotions, thoughts and productivity. Just like humans, the plants in your greenhouse can be positively or negatively affected by their immediate surroundings. 
One of 2015’s biggest films was Ridley Scott’s “The Martian.” The film was released in September – perfect timing for garnering award season attention – and features Matt Damon’s character overcoming the desolation of life alone on Mars, in part, by growing fresh, edible plant matter. The film was well received by critics and audiences, and the Hollywood Foreign Press awarded it the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – which still seems strange weeks later, as the laughs are few and the musical numbers are nonexistent. 
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