Beginners should start with an introductory book before moivng on to more specialized or technical subjects.
To order any of these titles, call 1-800-489-2215 or (450) 669-3803.
Brite-Lite Series:
- GROW ROOMS SIMPLIFIED
Published by Brite-Lite
A basic overview of indoor vegetable gardening, in simple language. We recommend this book as the best starting point for a beginner.
Answers your basic questions, with lots of information condensed into short and simple explanations. Covers hydroponic systems, metal halide and sodium lights, light movers, C02, environmental control etc. (aussi dissponible en français)
- HYDROCULTURE SIMPLIFIED
Published by Brite-Lite
Everything one needs to know to grow house plants and tropicals the hydroculture way. 24 pages. Easy instructions and diagrams.
- PLANT LIGHTING SIMPLIFIED
Published by Brite-Lite
A basic introduction to lighting for indoor plants, with emphasis on house plants and tropicals.
- PLANT CARE SIMPLIFIED
Published by Brite-Lite Group
A simplified explanation of how to take care of your house plants.
Van Patten Series:
- GARDENING INDOORS
(Revised edition 2003) by George Van Patten
Authoritative up-to-date information and detailed explanations for successful indoor vegetable production. Covers indoor grow rooms, metal halide, CO2, environmental control, rockwool, propagation, etc. New smaller format. 356 pages, lots of photos, graphs, illustrations. Excellent introduction. We recommend this book as the best state-of-the-art introduction to indoor gardening. (aussi dissponible en français)
- GARDENING INDOORS WITH ROCKWOOL
by George F. Van Patten
State-of-the-art hydroponics using rockwool. All-new. Revised.
- GARDENING INDOORS WITH CO2
by George F. Van Patten
Most up-to-date information available on C02. All you need to know.
- GARDENING INDOORS WITH CUTTINGS
by George F. Van Patten and Alyssa F. Bust
Step-by-step guide to perfect cuttings, 100% of the time. 96 pages.
- GARDENING INDOORS WITH HID
By George F. Van Patten & Alyssa F. Bust.
First definitive guide to HID lights and plant growth. 50 plus light reflector studies. Complete specs of available HID bulbs. Includes "how-to" guide for trouble shooting light systems. List light requirements for many plants.
Other great titles:
- HOW TO SUPERCHARGE YOU GARDEN (Millenium Edition)
The latest technology and growing techniques explained.
Great ideas of the experienced indoor "grow room" gardener. 125 pages.(aussi dissponible en français)
- HYDROPONIC GARDENING
by Raymond Bridwell. Good practical introduction to basic hydroponics.
- HYDROPONIC HOME FOOD GARDENS
by Dr. Howard Resh
Complete up-to-date coverage of indoor vegetable production. Excellent introduction for beginner and intermediate growers.
- HYDROPONIC FOOD PRODUCTION
by Dr. Howard Resh
Complete textbook for the more advanced hydroponic gardener, for commercial growers and those wishing to build their own. Technical, complete.
- BEST OF GROWING EDGE VOL. 2
More great articles from the last 5 years of Growing Edge Magazine. 300 pages.
- BEST OF PRACTICAL HYDROPONICS
The best articles from the first 6 issues of Australia's soilless culture and greenhouse magazine. 210 pages.
