How To start growing plants indoors with artificial light
Mother Nature does it better… true, but sometimes, you have to grow plants indoors. Without the light of the Sun and the natural cycles of…

Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master’s degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers’ markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
Mother Nature does it better… true, but sometimes, you have to grow plants indoors. Without the light of the Sun and the natural cycles of…
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