Hydroponic technology lets people grow plants without soil. This means that not only do plants need less space in which to grow, the plants are weed-free and less susceptible to soil-borne diseases.

The most notable disadvantages of hydroponic gardening are the initial setup costs and learning curve. There are a few ...

Editor's Note: Master Gardener Susan La Fountain recently conducted a Question and Answer with hydroponics expert John Naida. Susan: What influenced you to change the way of growing vegetables?

We do the hydroponic strawberry you-pick operation, and that is about 18,000 plants. Every year, all the different containers get refilled and replanted. I'm the horticulturist.