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When you are growing in a hydroponics environment, it is important to have light and lots of it. In hydroponics the more light you have, the better your plants will grow. However there is a trade-off. More powerful HID lights will use more electricity and also give off more heat. So there is always a compromise between high-powered lights and dealing with the heat. The idea is you want to use the most powerful light you can, but not raise the temperature in the environment of your hydroponic system higher than what the plants are comfortable with. Plants are usually comfortable in the same temperature range as humans. For this reason you need to have clever ways of dissipating the heat away from your garden.This article will deal with the most efficient ways of keeping your high-intensity lights cool, so that your plants can maintain a healthy rate of growth.Probably the most common and easiest way to keep your lights cool is to use an air cooled light reflector. These types of air cooled reflectors house the bulb inside of a reflective housing, and also has a piece of glass on the bottom separating the bulb from the plants. Essentially .. more »

If you love to season and flavor your cooking with spices and fresh ingredients like basil, rosemary and oregano but are disappointed about them not being available in stores, you could go for a chia herb garden at home. A lot of people scout for fresh or dry aromatic plants at supermarkets or go to specialty, but what most people do not realize is that it is quite easy to grow these culinary ingredients right in your home with a chia herb garden. Not only will you save time and money on all those shopping trips, there is something about using home grown fresh herbs that does magic to the cooking!Outdoor gardens can provide a good supply but only during a particular season or when there is lots of sunshine but come winter, most herbs die away. People with outdoor gardens ensure they have a good supply of herbs even during winter by drying the plants and stocking them up in airtight jars, but while some dry basil or celery can enhance your cooking, there is nothing on par with the taste and aroma of a fresh leaves.With a chia herb garden it is possible to maintain a year round .. more »