Hydroponics Today Latest articles from Hydroponics Today (http://www.hydroponics-today.com) http://www.hydroponics-today.com 2010-09-06T23:49:56+01:00 text/html 2008-05-26T16:39:02+01:00 http://www.hydroponics-today.com <p>Ruskin, Florida - The owners of Hydro Harvest Farms want everyone in the Bay area to know that their farm is a one stop alternative to the high price in the produce aisle at the grocery stores.</p><p> </p><p>Terrie and John Lawson got the idea to open their own farm from a newspaper three years ago. They read how a Plant City farmer was using hydroponics to grow his strawberry crops. So, they took a piece of land they owned on Shell Fish Road in Ruskin and turned it into Hydro Harvest Farms.</p><p> </p><p>Terrie Lawson says they started by growing corn out front. They were hoping the familiar sight of corn would catch the attention of drivers.</p><p> </p><p>Hydro Harvest Farms are able to keep growing year round. They have between 20 to 40 varieties of vegetables and fruits growing at a time, giving customers seasonal choices year round.</p><p> </p><p>Now, with the high price of produce at the grocery store, people are turning to farms like this one to save a few bucks.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=79794" target="_blank" title="U-Pick-It farm">read more...</a>  </p> http://www.hydroponics-today.com/upickit-farm-alternative-to-a6.html The owners of Hydro Harvest Farms want everyone in the Bay area to know that their farm is a one stop alternative to the high price in the produce aisle at the grocery stores. Terrie and John Lawson got the idea to open their own farm from a newspaper three years ago. They read how a Plant City farmer was using hydroponics to grow his strawberry crops. So, they took a piece of land they owned on Shell Fish Road in Ruskin and turned it into Hydro Harvest Farms.