Maximum Yield Modern Growing USA Magazine - September 2017

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For many, summer is drawing to a close and so are our outdoor gardens. Now is the perfect time to take a step back and consider how your efforts were rewarded. Did you accomplish everything you set to when you planted your seeds? If not, what went wrong? Many gardeners keep a detailed journal of what plants worked best in certain locations, what needed to be moved, and other information so they can build on what was successful. Gardens can be a lot of work, but they needn’t be cumbersome or, even worse, a burden. Longtime contributor Grubbycup explains that it’s okay to have an imperfect garden. In fact, he argues, an imperfect garden can be perfect as long as it makes you happy and you manage to harvest a few rewarding fruits or veggies from it. His insightful article can be found on page ____. With our indoor gardens, we have more control. We can dial them in then sit back, relax, and let them do their thing more than an outdoor garden. One aspect of an indoor garden that is often overlooked, however, is a lighting plan. Lights are without question the most important part of your grow set-up, and because they also consume the most energy, it is imperative they are being used to their full potential and efficiency. Our friends at P.L. Light Systems provided us with industry-best information on how to get the most from your lights using a lighting plan. If you grow indoors, you’ll want to check out their article on page ___. The transition from summer heat to crisp fall mornings is a great time to perform a post-mortem analysis on your outdoor garden and prepare your indoor garden. The more knowledge you gain, the easier it gets, and the more enjoyable it will be. As always, thanks for reading Maximum Yield and if you have any questions feel free to contact us at editor@maximumyield.com.