Hydroponics, or the process of growing plants in nutrient-rich water without the use of soil has been around for hundreds of years. Although typically run as large-scale commercial operations, hydroponics provide a variety of benefits to the home gardener as well. This class will teach the very basics of home hydroponics including light needs, water, pH, growing mediums, and building and operating your own small scale setup. Participants will leave with resources for purchases table-top gardens, plans for DIY setups, and starter plants or seeds.