The focus of this book is on the deep-water-culture (DWC) hydroponic system. It is the least expensive and lowest maintenance system you can use indoors or outdoors. You can grow what you like in a very small space. Grow vertically to increase your yield. Eat it fresh. No gardening experience is necessary. Who would benefit from this book? The ideas in this book will work for you, whether you live in a mansion, a single room, a condo, a senior center, an assisted living facility, whether you live in the city or the country, or whether you have ever wondered how you can possibly grow vegetables and herbs in water. This book is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to grow fresh vegetables and herbs year-round-without pesticides or herbicides. It is a sustainable process and great for the environment and, especially for you and your family. Through 15 instructional modules, photos, DIY projects, tables and charts, Larry Cipolla shows you how to build and use simple Deep-Water Culture (DWC) systems to grow everything your taste buds crave-from sweet basil to salad greens to luscious tomatoes. What will you learn? Larry Cipolla is a master gardener, international speaker, and hydroponics expert. He lives and gardens in Minnesota. You will learn ... - How to build your own DWC system with food safe buckets, totes and PVC tubes. - What off-the-shelf fertilizers to buy or how to create your own. - How to use Integrated Pest Management and non-chemical solutions for disease and insect control. - What lighting units to buy, and how to build portable light frames and elevated tables. - How to select the right growing medium. - What, when and how to plant seeds and seedlings-and when and how to harvest your abundant produce Very easy. Very rewarding. Hydroponic Gardening The Very Easy Way has everything you need to know about DWC hydroponic gardening and more, including 23 DIY projects, 120 photos, several case studies, and handy references for those who want to dig deeper. Take control of what you eat-and have fun doing it (c)