The Hydroponic Garden Secret

by Susan Patterson

Are you in search of a way to grow an abundance of fresh food in a beer small space all year long? If so, soilless gardening, also known as hydroponic gardening, may be for you. A simple home system is easy to create and will reward you with fresh food even in the darkest of winter days.

Written by a seasoned master gardener and certified health coach, this book takes a walk through history to reveal the bugging of soilless gardens, the use of hydroponics in commercial agriculture, and the value of a home hydroponic system for anyone desiring to grow their own food.

Genres: Gardening

112 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2019

Reviews

[Debra · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you're looking for a once-over-lightly introduction to hydroponic gardening, pick this book up through your local library or borrow it from a friend. If typos and other errors annoy you, expect to feel annoyed now and then. The content is okay, but it seems to me that it would be difficult and very expensive to create a hydroponic system large enough to feed my family based on the material in the book. The book would benefit greatly by adding a resource section that cites sources or adds resources.

For more information on this topic, suggest visiting your local library or checking on your state Master Gardener program. Where I live, the Master Gardener Program graduates provide information to community residents and many communities have Master Gardener websites tied to universities. These sites provide a lot of information for free and list classes in related topics.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Provides a basic understanding of the types of systems and equipment needed to grow vegetables with a hydroponic system. There is not enough information here to get you up and running. But, it’s a nice intro.

[Raquel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh...provides some very basic information on starting a hydroponic garden such as, nutrient systems, growing mediums, etc. Thankfully, I got a free copy; Pinterest and Google provided me way more workable knowledge on this subject.

[Jan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Order this book several weeks ago, thought it might be really interesting, as I dabble at growing seeds, mostly herbs and tomatoes and flowers. Small paperback, quick read. Pages and pages mostly quoting someone else. How to grow seeds by using water. One can get real technical and buy pipe and drill holes, however using a soda bottle can also be used. I looked at it all, and went back, to filling my trays with my grow packs and incubator and jump start seeing mats. I already have all of that. I find that a lot easier. To each their own.

[Scott Whitney · Rating 3 out of 5]

The information seems legitimate, the different sections of the book have differing amounts of typos while the informative sections of the book seem to have been well researched, the sources seem to be being kept a secret. The section about the different types of systems is well written, but the projects section does not seem to have been edited or read over for mistakes. The information on plants to grow in your system is very light at best.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am diving into gardening or 2022. In doing research I've read three of Susan's books. Each offer great background and beginner gardening knowledge. This book is a starting point for hydroponic gardening.

[Gabby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick easy read. Good intro on the subject. What is needed, how it works and the many different set ups you could use.

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative, but several typos throughout

[Jamie Beggs · Rating 2 out of 5]

Typos, poorly worded for the beginner. Really needed an editor before publishing.

[Valerie Cudnik · Rating 1 out of 5]

Garbage. Very little useful information, and what little there is can be gleaned from a few videos. Key factor that was not covered was pollination. That's a huge problem and sets most people back.

[Jo Skeffington · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good basic information and interesting historical documentation on hydroponics.

[Rob · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quick read/overview of hydroponics. Not enough detail to really be helpful, and lots of typos/errors.

[Abe · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was fine, not too long. Good information but sometimes took stuff for granted. 3/5