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a method of growing plants in water rather than in soil
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Recent Examples of hydroponics
Housing and outreach manager Amanda Clark said the center plans to use some of the produce harvested from its hydroponics crops in the fridges throughout the summer.
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April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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
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April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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 Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, for instance, has its own aquaculture research department.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Campers can focus on studying topics such as aquaculture, leadership, aviation, computer science, music and athletic performance.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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This pattern isn’t unique to bats, the authors suggested, and likely applies to biodiversity loss and its impacts on agriculture broadly.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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For a state like Illinois — a global hub for manufacturing and agriculture — these federal trade wars act as a direct anchor on our economy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The capital allocates 22% of land for farming and promotes urban innovations like vertical farms and hydroponics to boost local food production.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Disputes over land and grazing between mostly Muslim Fulani herders and largely Christian farming communities frequently escalate into deadly clashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Miami scored well for its year-round growing season, and Houston has no shortage of access to community gardens, garden supplies, and gardening clubs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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This guide describes the benefits of growing moss and the best types of moss to grow, then provides step-by-step planting instructions on how to grow moss with some gardening techniques.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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In organic systems, tilling and cultivation are often recommended for weed control rather than chemical herbicides.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to boosting white seabass stocks, the hatchery work has taught researchers some things about aquatic cultivation that apply to other marine species.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Markis Hill is a Johnson County, Kansas State University Extension horticulture agent.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Garden Works, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, is the brainchild of veteran landscape and garden designer Deborah Silver, who grafts fine art and style onto the world of horticulture.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Hydroponics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroponics. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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