As farmers look for more innovative ways to grow crops hydroponics has become an option for many. With this method of gardening, no soil is need as the crops can be grown in water with the aid of mineral nutrient solutions. As such the book “The Guide To Hydroponic Gardening For The Novice” is well timed as it gives the budding gardener the opportunity to learn about this new way to grow crops. The great thing is that no soil is need so there need be no fuss about purchasing rich topsoil and other fertilizers or even to plough land to prepare it for planting. It is a great tool for the home as with a little bit of innovation and the right set of tools, the hydroponic garden can be set up and used to grow great vegetables and plants in no time. It is also suited for those areas where there are temperature changes that restrict planting all through the year.