Vitamin E is the policemen in your body against the bodies no-gooders - free radicals. Free radicals are unstable chemical forms that can cause damage to cells and DNA. Vitamin E plays a crucial role in protecting your body against free radicals. What else is Vitamin E important for? Read on...
Vitamin K is the (k)hameleon of the Vitamin world - it can have drastically different purposes dependent on the circumstances. Find out why Vitamin K is important for your health, and how much you need to consume a day.
1 in 5 people around the globe faces persistent problems with water scarcity. This shortage has led to a lack of clean drinking water, poor sanitation practices, unequal water distribution, and most catastrophically, deaths. What can you do to lessen your impact on the growing crisis of water scarcity?
Calcium is one of the most recognized minerals found in our modern diets and is heavily implicated in bone health. But did you know Kale has more Calcium per 100mg than Milk? Read on to learn more fun facts about Calcium and how it impacts your health.
Vitamin D is an important micronutrient known for its association with the sun. But did you know Vitamin D and Calcium are intricately related? Why should you care about Vitamin D? Read on...
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is one of the most studied and well-known micronutrients. But why does it matter, where can you find Vitamin C, what is the daily recommended intake (across the world), and why should you care? Read on...
It may be time to start growing our own produce. In a world where climate change and overpopulation are already a rising concern, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has made us increasingly conscious of food’s supply chain insecurities. COVID-19 has caused hiccups within production lines, and we have an uncomfortable dependence on frontline workers for our food needs. We lack localized distributed food systems, and our continued reliance on central agricultural zones has resulted in farmers having to recycle ripe crops due to the fragility of our supply networks.
Ever wondered what’s actually in the produce you’re growing in your AEVA and EVE? We did.
As an organization dedicated to scientific research and innovation, we thought we’d go about answering that question in partnership with Seneca College and the Canadian Federal Goverment.
Circumstances in the world present us all with an amazing opportunity. With so much time to reflect on our overall personal impact on the planet, now is the perfect time to focus on living more environmentally conscious lifestyles.
Part of the allure of growing your own food is exercising greater control over what you eat. The assumption is that this is generally ‘better’ for you. At Just Vertical, we want to know if growing food hydroponically at home really improves nutritional habits. How to measure this objectively, however, is a monumental task.
In 2015, the UN released the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. In this document, 17 key goals were outlined to help guide the world to an equitable and prosperous future. These goals were what world leaders and leading NGOs considered necessary for global survival and prosperity. The second section of the goals focused on ending hunger, signaling how important this is for the future of the planet.
Canada - we have a garbage problem. And the numbers are pretty staggering. According to the National Zero Waste Council, we generate approximately 26 million tonnes of waste each year. Our country produces more garbage than we can handle, be it in terms of cost, or a place to dump our waste.
When COVID-19 restrictions hit in Ontario, Canada, we had to adjust. As a manufacturer of physical hydroponic and indoor growing products, production couldn’t simply be moved to work-from-home. Learn how we adapted during the pandemic with Just Vertical production manager Kevin Roy.
At Just Vertical, our goal is not to sell an AEVA. Our goal is to encourage thinking about environmental sustainability in a personal and healthy way. The AEVA is just one method to have a positive impact but it only works if it you can use it. This week I sat down with Co-Founder Kevin Jakiela to discuss some of the testing we do to ensure that you can get what we promise from the AEVA.
SARS-CoV2, the cause of COVID-19, has spread across the world at a blistering pace, changing how we live our lives. However, the pandemic was not just left to scientists and doctors to solve. Everyone had to pitch in.
The EVE is built for the modern person on the move. Sleek, compact, mobile, and fast-growing. It has it all from the art-inspired looks to the science-backed growing method. We made this specifically for you. For you, the person with an active lifestyle The EVE germinates and grows 12 plants fast, use the EVE to grow quickly and harvest quickly to fit your fast-moving lifestyle. The EVE fits into any living space We create products that make growing accessible for any home. At only 18.5" wide it fits in corners, it works as a standalone piece on a wall, or...
Calling it “vertical hydroponic gardening” makes this type of gardening seem complicated and difficult, right? The truth is that vertical hydroponic gardening, especially using the AEVA is super easy.
Have you ever wondered why indoor plants are so popular? Do you know the real science behind why we are so drawn to them? Learn about the amazing benefits Nelson Elsholtz experienced when he brought an abundance of plants and greenery into his Toronto home.
The taste of your grandmas home cooked tomato sauce , the smell of the fresh herbs that she lovingly tends to. These sensations make you feel at home in a way nothing else can. Gardening is one of the most cherished and rewarding activities among seniors.
Seeds are such an important part of your farm or garden. You plant these tiny seeds and they eventually grow into the vegetables you will harvest. They are a critical input and they aren’t cheap. Learn more about what you're paying for and what you get when you order seeds from suppliers.
We're often asked many questions about organic produce. What does it mean? What are the benefits? This article shares the many benefits of having an indoor garden and growing organic vegetables from the comfort of your own home.
Food insecurity, or not having consistent access to fresh nutritious food, continues to be an issue for people around the world. Learn more about what causes food insecurity and why might it get worse?
Nothing is more important than providing your family with nutritious and fresh food. The only problem is that it’s difficult to get really healthy and fresh produce these days. Fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides and herbicides, and the focus is often on growing as much food as possible instead of as healthy as possible.
Our research and knowledge within hydroponics lets you grow food faster and healthier, making it more beneficial for everyone. We are therefore proud to show our newest product, The AEVA, and why you will love it.
Calling it “vertical hydroponic gardening” makes this type of gardening seem complicated and difficult, right? The truth is that vertical hydroponic gardening, especially using the AEVA is super easy.
The benefits of bringing plants into your home are huge. From mental health improvements to air filtration. Luckily a new system on the market from Just Vertical has managed to marry interior design and indoor growing into a single functional system. Meet the AEVA.
You’ve probably heard of vertical gardening by now, but do you really know what the benefits are? There are lots of benefits of growing produce with the AEVA. Too many to list all of them here, but we’ve collected what we believe are the most important ones in the infographic below. Read on and let us know if you think we forgot any!
What the heck happened to our food and what can I do about it?!
Well let us fill you in.