Welcome to the Course!
Why This Course?
There's a lot of information out there on hydroponics, but it can be really intimidating and hard to sort through.
Not anymore!
This course is designed to work with you to create a fun, engaging, and straightforward way to learn the ins and outs of hydroponics. Designed for beginners and everyday hobbyists, this course will take you through each step of the hydroponic growing process, providing you the tools to build your own system with confidence. Start growing your green (hydro!) thumb today!
Course Includes
- Structured Learning
- 3+ Hours of Content
- Over 30 Lessons
- A FREE 186 Page Hydroponics Downloadable E-Book
- Pre-recorded lessons so you can watch on your own time and at your own pace
- Helpful links to Ponicslife.com for additional information
- Ongoing support and instructor help
- Beginner lessons on how to build every type of hydroponic system
- Visual and Hands-On Lessons
- A feeling of satisfaction and appreciation for the art and science of hydroponics
A Quick Preview
Here's a quick preview of one of the lessons within the course. In addition to what's shown here, each lesson is packed with hydroponics information, important links, and quizzes (completely optional) to get you started!
You can preview even more lessons by expanding the "curriculum" section below.
Hands On Learning
In Hydroponics 101, we believe the best way to learn is by doing. Lessons are packed with practical exercises and links that guide you through creating and managing your own hydroponic system. From assembling your setup to monitoring plant health, you'll gain valuable, hands-on experience that will help you become a confident hydroponics enthusiast.
Engaging Presentations
Our course features dynamic presentations that make learning about hydroponics exciting and accessible. We break down complex concepts into simple, easy-to-understand segments, enriched with visuals and real-life examples. You’ll stay engaged and inspired throughout the course, making your journey into hydroponics both informative and enjoyable.
How to Build Your Own
Hydroponics 101 takes you step-by-step through the process of building every type of hydroponic system from scratch. You’ll learn how to select the right components, set them up, and customize them to suit your growing needs. By the end of the course, you'll have the knowledge and skills to construct a thriving hydroponic system tailored to your space and goals.
Hydroponics 101 Curriculum
Hydroponics is the Future!
If you’ve ever looked out an airplane window, you’ve probably noticed that the vast majority of land is covered in crops. In a nutshell, this isn’t sustainable and it has to change. Our philosophy reflects this belief: connect and introduce people to the world of soilless farming so that we can reduce our spatial footprint, build vertically, and make the world more sustainable.
About Your Instructor
John Garner McCandless first learned about urban agriculture while growing up in Mississippi, where he took two years of vo-tech aquaculture and became particularly interested in small-scale aquaponic systems. Since then, he's gone on to study natural hazards and environmental planning and has worked to create sustainability guides and resources for cities all across the U.S.
John's interest in hydroponics resurfaced during the pandemic when he started to experiment with apartment-suitable systems in Seattle, WA. Needless to say, his experiments have quickly turned into an addiction!
Fast forward to today and John has successfully grown vegetables in every type of hydroponic system. He is the owner and creator of PonicsLife.com, a free and open resource for beginner hobbyists.