Windowsill-to-Plate Gardening. Growing plants hydroponically―in water instead of soil―is easier thank you think. Ditch the Dirt will teach you the basics of hydroponic growing at home, including how to set up and take care of your garden, information on the most interesting edible plants, and delicious ways to use your harvest in your next meal. Written by Rob Laing, the founder of Farm.One, a first-of-its-kind urban hydroponic farm that produces herbs and edible plants for top New York City restaurants, this book is the ultimate guide on hydroponic growing at home.