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Hydroponics 101

Grow fresh food anywhere — no soil needed.

Hydroponics 101
Hydroponics 101

Time & Location

02 May 2026, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

250 Spa Road, 250 Spa Road, Tauhara, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

About


Curious about growing your own food but short on space, time, or good soil?


🌱 Hydroponics is a simple, low-cost way to grow fresh greens using water, nutrients, and light — no digging required. Whether you’re in a rental, a small backyard, or just want to try something new, this workshop will show you how to get started.


🌿 What You’ll Learn

We’ll cover the essentials in a practical, easy-to-understand way:

  • What hydroponics is (and why it works)

  • The 3 simplest systems you can use at home

  • What plants actually need to grow

  • How to mix and use nutrients

  • Light, water, and airflow basics

  • Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)


🔧 Hands-On Build

This is not just theory.

You’ll:

  • Build your own simple hydroponic system

  • Learn how to set it up properly

  • See how it works in real time


🥬 What You Can Grow

Start with fast, easy wins like:

  • Lettuce

  • Spinach

  • Herbs (basil, coriander)

Perfect for fresh salads straight from your kitchen.


🌍 Why Hydroponics?
  • Uses less water than traditional gardening

  • Grows faster and more reliably

  • Works in small spaces

  • Great for year-round food production

This is about simple, practical food resilience — growing your own, wherever you are.


💰 Pricing
  • Workshop only: $25

👉 Limited spaces available


🌱 Who It’s For
  • Complete beginners

  • Families and kids

  • Anyone wanting to grow food at home

  • People curious about self-sufficiency


No experience needed.



Tickets

  • 1 Adult

    $25.00

Total

$0.00

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