as in aquaculture
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a method of growing plants in water rather than in soil
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The store will sell hydroponics kits at various levels of completion.
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The LetPot Max hydroponics growing system features flexible trays that can be used as a 21-pod or two-pod system for growing both small and large plants.
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The LetPot Max hydroponics growing system features flexible trays that can be used as a 21-pod or two-pod system for growing both small and large plants.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydroponics
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The seller says a buyer could grow the aquaculture business or convert the land into a tourist attraction.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Those that live in rural barns, feed lots, or aquaculture ponds are monitored by cameras.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
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Donors increasingly want to see their philanthropic capital directed toward solutions—whether renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, or climate-tech startups.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the decades since, the technology has diffused into daily life — powering smartphones, ride-hailing apps, agriculture, stock exchanges, and the precise time-stamping of financial trades.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite Chakwera’s promises to bring down the cost of farming and restart Malawi’s agriculture-dependent economy, ahead of taking office in 2020, his tenure has been marked by skyrocketing prices of fertilizer and maize, a staple food.—
Charles Pensulo,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many of the farming communities her operation supports are recovering from years of Colombia’s internal conflicts.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other great gardening and outdoor deals include this two-pack of hummingbird feeders, this 91-inch bird feeding station with four feeders, and the Unicook Pizza Stone that goes right on top of your outdoor grill and can withstand up to 1,450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Your questions, comments, gardening triumphs and conundrums are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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The United Nations found that cocaine cultivation in Colombia increased every year from 2013 to 2023.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cocaine production in Colombia has soared as the government takes a hands-off approach to coca cultivation, fueling a wave of violence across Latin America as cartels vie for control of trafficking routes.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaves have nutrients that can be recycled into your lawn, according to a 2023 article from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's horticulture department.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Over roughly six months, the zoo's sustainability and horticulture teams conceptualized the garden project.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hydroponics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroponics. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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