How Biostimulants Support Sustainable Growth in 2025
Biostimulants are harder to define than you might expect. In fact, governments have met several times to establish a clear definition of biostimulants but there’s still no universal agreement. European countries have a different definition from Canada, and in the US, nobody has come to…
Navigating Growth in Vertical Farming with Vertical Roots Canada
Vertical Roots Canada is a thriving vertical farm founded by Mike and Becky Newhook in Edmonton, Alberta. Their story began long before the first seed was planted—during a visit to friends in the Philippines, where they learned about aquaponics and sustainable growing methods. Inspired by…
Microgreens Harvest #2: Salad Mix Surprises with Higher Single Bar Yields
We’ve decided to start a new series at Aelius headquarters and thought we’d share our experience with all of you. Microgreens have grown in popularity over the past decade, and we saw this as the perfect way to bring some fresh greenery into the office…
Lighting Rebate Programs in Canada: How to Save with LED Upgrades in 2025
A province-by-province look at lighting rebate programs across Canada and how your grow can save by upgrading to energy-efficient technology like LED lighting and some HVAC opportunities. British Columbia Rebates 1. BC Hydro – Business Energy-Saving Incentives This is one of British Columbia’s best-known lighting…
Top 10 Mistakes New Indoor Growers Make With Lighting
Indoor growing has opened the door for many possibilities for cultivators around the world to grow year-round, regardless of the region or climate conditions. Lighting is arguably the most critical component of indoor cultivation and is often misunderstood by novice indoor growers. Poor lighting choices…