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COVID 19
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COVID 19
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Supporting St Josephs The Strand Catholic School
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Today Captain Tech visited our store and was amazed by our Hydroponic Garden. We are proudly supporting Trek for Tech Beachathon 2018. Please drop in any time and visit our garden for inspiration...
CANNABINOID SYSTEM AT A GLANCE
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The endogenous cannabinoid ( or endocannabinoid ) system is comprised of cannabinoid type 1 receptors (CB1-R) and cannabinoid type 2 receptors (CB2-R). The receptors can be 'unlocked' with the introduction of three kinds of cannabinoids each governing a different myriad of effects in the body: 1. Endocannabinoids – fatty-acid cannabinoids produced naturally in the body2. Phytocannabinoids – found in the oily resin of plants such as cannabis (THC and CBD)3. Synthetic cannabinoids – manufactured by artificial means THE CB1-RECEPTOR CB1-R are located mainly in the brain but they can be found in many other organs including connective tissues, gonads and glands. These little guys play an important role in...
Keep it COOL!!!!
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Air Conditioning One of the most common devices used in a modern indoor garden is an air conditioner. . These types of air conditioners are very efficient at removing excess heat and maintaining a cool environment. Of all the devices used to control the atmospheric conditions in an indoor garden, an air conditioner gives growers the most control. There are many makes and models of air conditioners on the market, so it can be a little overwhelming for a new indoor horticulturist. When shopping for an air conditioner for an indoor garden, a grower needs to pay close attention to...
WHAT IS HYDROPONICS
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The word, Hydroponic, comes from Latin and means working water. Simply put, it is the art of growing plants without soil. When most people think of hydroponics, they think of plants grown with their roots suspended directly into water with no growing medium. This is just one type of hydroponic gardening known as N.F.T. (nutrient film technique). There are several variations of N.F.T. used around the world and it is a very popular method of growing hydroponically. What most people don't realize is that there are countless methods and variations of hydroponic gardening. That's simple. If you give a plant...