Your Tap Water Is Probably Killing Your AeroGarden (Here's How to Fix It)

Your Tap Water Is Probably Killing Your AeroGarden (Here's How to Fix It)

My tap water was pH 8.7 and slowly killing my AeroGarden plants. I explain how to test and fix your water quality for countertop hydroponics.

March 8, 2026 · 9 min · Mel Ortiz
I Set Up a Kratky Herb Garden for Under $15. Here's Exactly How I Did It.

I Set Up a Kratky Herb Garden for Under $15. Here's Exactly How I Did It.

I set up a Kratky herb garden for under $15 with mason jars and net cups. Here’s my full parts list, step-by-step setup, and what herbs work best.

March 8, 2026 · 14 min · Mel Ortiz
AeroGarden Pods Cost $7 Each  -  Here's How I Replaced Them for Under $1

AeroGarden Pods Cost $7 Each - Here's How I Replaced Them for Under $1

I replaced my AeroGarden pods with $0.30 DIY sponges and bulk kits. Here’s exactly how I set them up, which brands fit, and what to avoid.

March 4, 2026 · 8 min · Mel Ortiz
How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes in a Countertop Hydroponic System (Without Them Taking Over)

How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes in a Countertop Hydroponic System (Without Them Taking Over)

Learn how to grow cherry tomatoes in a countertop hydroponic system, variety selection, pruning, pollination, and what to realistically expect from a 9-pod AeroGarden Bounty.

February 27, 2026 · 10 min · Mel Ortiz
Why Your AeroGarden Plants Keep Dying (And Exactly How to Fix It)

Why Your AeroGarden Plants Keep Dying (And Exactly How to Fix It)

AeroGarden plants dying? Diagnose root rot, yellowing leaves, light burn, algae, and pump failure with this fix-first troubleshooting guide for the Harvest.

February 15, 2026 · 11 min · Mel Ortiz
How to Grow Lettuce in an AeroGarden Without Tip Burn

How to Grow Lettuce in an AeroGarden Without Tip Burn

Learn how to grow lettuce in an AeroGarden without tip burn, pod spacing, light settings, variety picks, and cut-and-come-again harvest tips from a real home grower.

February 12, 2026 · 10 min · Mel Ortiz

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