Guide to Hydroponic Gardening

Whether you’re a city dweller with limited space or a backyard gardener looking to expand indoors, Kiri Martin’s Guide to Hydroponic Gardening is your all-in-one manual for growing your own food—without dirt, and without limits. Hydroponics offers a clean, efficient, and highly adaptable way to garden indoors using water-based systems that thrive in small spaces and low-light environments. But with so many kits, methods, and opinions out there, where do you even begin?? This comprehensive guide walks you through everything you need to know to get started and succeed. From choosing between a store-bought setup or DIY build to understanding essential tools, avoiding common pitfalls, and keeping your plants pest-free, Martin answers the questions every new hydroponic gardener asks—before you even think to ask them. You’ll also find year-round plant profiles for herbs and veggies that thrive in hydroponics, including lettuce, basil, chard, tomatoes, peppers, and more.