Mike Straumietis

  pexels.com Mike Straumietis: Why You Should Keep a Garden at Home   The pandemic has taught many people to find comfort in their own homes. Aside from baking, gardening is another hobby that people find to be relaxing and therapeutic. Today, Advanced Nutrients CEO and Founder Mike Straumietis shares six reasons to start a home garden. Indoor and backyard gardening improves your health, and knowing what kind of food to consume is important to experience good health. Growing fruits and vegetables in a home garden ensure a person eats chemical-free crops. In addition, a home garden is budget-friendly because many organic vegetables sold in grocery stores are expensive. Having a home garden helps an individual save on groceries while still getting the nutrients they need and more. thejournal.ie Growing vegetables and fruits in the backyard encourage a person to eat healthily. Home gardens provide the perfect reason for individuals to be more conscious about what goes into t...

  oregonlive.com Mike Straumietis Offers Tips on Building a Drip System The drip system is quite flexible. It can scale and fit quite well to the size and complexity of almost any setting. Today, Mike Straumietis of Advanced Nutrients talks about setting up a basic drip system for your home. First things first – you have to gather the essential items listed below. Drip Emitters: The number of emitters will depend on the number of plants you're growing. One emitter for each plant is ideal. Thin and PVC Tubing: The tubing is available in the market. PVC tubing will be the main line that carries water and nutrients from the reservoir pump to the emitters. Remember that the length and number of tubes you need will vary with the size of your garden. Water Pump: A regular submersible pump is ideal. For smaller gardens, capacities between 120-300 gallons per minute should be enough. Tray: In smaller recirculating setups, you can have all pots drain into one tray. This option is bett...