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Hydroponic starter kits: what to look for before you buy
Hydroponic starter kits: what to look for before you buy
The hydroponic starter kit market has exploded. Small countertop units, tower systems, modular setups, basic basil kits : the options... Read more...
red romaine lettuce. gardyn lettuce vs. grocery store lettuce in container
Microplastics in food: what the research says and what Gardyn growers need to know
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles below 5mm, and nanoplastics below 1 micrometer, have been detected in a wide range of foods... Read more...
Countertop gardens: the best compact growing solutions for your kitchen
Countertop gardens: the best compact growing solutions for your kitchen
The idea of a kitchen garden conjures images of terracotta pots crowding a sunny windowsill. But modern countertop growing has... Read more...
Heart health at home: growing the Mediterranean diet indoors
Heart health at home: growing the Mediterranean diet indoors
The Mediterranean diet consistently ranks as one of the most heart-protective eating patterns in the world. Decades of clinical research... Read more...
Tower gardens & hydroponic systems: what you need to know before you buy
Tower gardens & hydroponic systems: what you need to know before you buy
Tower gardens have exploded in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. The idea of growing 20,... Read more...
How to reduce pesticides on vegetables: the dirty dozen, clean fifteen, and a better solution
How to reduce pesticides on vegetables: the dirty dozen, clean fifteen, and a better solution
Pesticide residue on produce is a legitimate concern, but it’s also one of the most emotionally charged and frequently misrepresented... Read more...
Adding Gardyn Plant Food liquid nutrients to water tank for healthy plant growth
Hydroponic nutrients: a complete guide to feeding your plants
Soil is a complex buffer that slowly releases nutrients to plants over time. Remove the soil, and you become responsible... Read more...
Healthy snacks: a nutritionist's guide to snacking that actually satisfies
Healthy snacks: a nutritionist's guide to snacking that actually satisfies
The snack food industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars and spends a substantial portion of that ensuring that... Read more...
Indoor herb garden kit: complete guide to growing herbs at home
Indoor herb garden kit: complete guide to growing herbs at home
Fresh herbs transform cooking. A handful of basil torn into a pasta sauce, mint muddled into a weekend drink, rosemary... Read more...
Indoor gardening for beginners: complete guide
Indoor gardening for beginners: complete guide
If you’ve ever killed a houseplant and quietly vowed never to try again, this guide is for you. Indoor gardening... Read more...
How to reduce food waste: practical strategies that actually work
How to reduce food waste: practical strategies that actually work
The average American household throws away approximately $1,500 worth of food every year. A significant share of that is fresh... Read more...
Gardyn Earth Month referral challenge — official rules & details
We’re looking ahead to Earth Month by giving three lucky Gardyn growers the chance to win one of three great... Read more...