Growing Green Onions In An Aerogarden
You can grow green onions easily in an Aerogarden. Just purchase some green onions from the grocery store, and plant them in an Aerogarden Harvest using a Green Onion Aerogarden Pods ($18).
Indoor Plants
Currently Growing: Micro Dwarf Vegetables
I received a shipment of Micro Dwarf vegetable seeds from this today. I’ll be growing these plants first:
MetaEfficient Aerogarden Test Laboratory Update
Almost all growers agree that the most reliable way to grow plants from seed is to use a hydroponic device like an Aerogarden Harvest. These devices provide a reliable growing environment where almost any seed can be sprouted. Most seeds sprout in 2 to 7 days and will be ready for harvesting in 3 to …
The MetaEfficient Aeroponics Test Laboratory
I am growing rare herbs and other plants using the Aerogarden system. This simple system incorporates elements of both aeroponics and hydroponics.
Experiment: Growing Pink Oyster Mushroom In 10 Days
This is my latest pink oyster mushroom harvest. It took about a week to grow.
A Rare and Underrated Lettuce: Marvel Of Four Seasons
The “Marvel of Four Seasons” lettuce is a beautiful and underrated lettuce!
The Largest Vertical Garden In The World: Singapore’s College Central
The largest Vertical Garden in the world is in Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education College Central.
A List Of Plants That Can Thrive In Low Light
Here is a list of plants that will grow well in the darker parts of your home.
A List Of Plants That Release Oxygen At Night & Clean Toxins From The Air
Most plants release oxygen during the day. However, there are some plants that release oxygen at night. This makes them ideal to put in a bedroom.
The Most Efficient Humidifier: Areca Palm
To add humidity to a room you can place a few areca palms inside. These palms release copious amounts of water into the air, and remove chemical toxins too.
On Display: Collections Of Rare Bromeliads
These plants are Neoregelia Bromeliads. In the wild, they grow in the trees of South American rainforests. Indoors, they make fine house plants.
The Plant That Removes The Most Indoor Air Toxins: Boston Fern
The plant that removes the most indoor toxins and releases the most moisture into the air is the Boston Fern or Nephrolepis exaltata “Bostoniensis”.
Reduce Your Household Water Use Efficiently
Reducing household water usage has big-time benefits for both homeowners and for the environment: reducing strain on local water resources, cutting demand on wastewater treatment facilities, and lowering both water and sewage utility bills, to name a few. Although this is by no means an exhaustive list, we’ve put together a collection of water-saving tips …
AeroGarden: Easy, Efficient Indoor Gardening
In 2004, MetaEfficient.com pre-reviewed the AeroGrow aeroponics growing system. That was before the system was released. A couple of years ago, you couldn’t cut on your TV without seeing an ad for AeroGrow indoor gardening systems. It isn’t as ubiquitously advertised now, but it hasn’t disappeared from the market. In fact, five years after its …
MetaEfficient: Microgreens
Growing microgreens is a metaefficient way to have attractive, flavorful greens available for salads and garnishes. Top class restaurants use freshly cut microgreens to liven up their dishes. Microgreens are tiny plants, no more than 8 to 14 days old.
Most Efficient Burn Treatment: Fresh Aloe Vera Gel
The most efficient treatment for burns is: aloe vera gel. Nothing in the world heals burns faster and more effectively. There’s no reason why everyone can’t have access to at least one of these plants, since they are easy to grow indoors. To get best results, the gel must be fresh and undiluted.
Most Efficient Filtering Plant: Boston Fern
The Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) — it’s the plant that’s the most efficient at removing formaldehyde (the most common indoor air pollutant). See our post on How To Grow Fresh Air for more information.
How To Grow Fresh Air
Author B.C. Wolverton originally began his research to investigate creating a breathable environment for a NASA lunar habitat. What came of that research was the discovery that houseplants are the most efficient filters of common pollutants such as ammonia, formaldehyde and benzene. (See our list of the top plants for cleaning the air). In this …
LED Lights: Efficient Indoor Growing
LED grow lights are a good choice if you are interested in growing indoors without a lot of hassle. Traditional grow lights generate a lot of heat and use large amounts of electricity, which raises your monthly electric bill by noticeable amounts. These LED grow lights stay cool, and use only a minuscule amount of …