Steven CarruthersSteven Carruthers is an Australian horticultural journalist, editor, publisher and author with more than three decades of experience in hydroponics, protected cropping and sustainable food production.In 1991 he founded Practical Hydroponics & Greenhoses magazine and served as its publisher and editor for 27 years. During that time the magazine became one of the world's leading specialist hydroponic publications, reaching growers, researchers, educators and industry professionals across Australia and internationally. Through hundreds of interviews, field visits and technical articles, he developed a practical understanding of hydroponic production systems ranging from small backyard installations to large-scale commercial enterprises.A passionate advocate for sustainable food production, Carruthers has written extensively on hydroponics, greenhouse technology, plant nutrition, integrated pest management, water conservation and urban agriculture. His work has received national and international recognition for excellence in horticultural journalism and communications.Beyond horticulture, Carruthers served in the Royal Australian Navy before working as a commercial diver in the offshore oil and gas industry. He is also a best-selling maritime historian and the author of several books exploring Australia's wartime history, including Australia Under Siege, A Parting Shot: Shelling of Australia by Japanese Submarines 1942, Ghost Below: The Lost Submarine of Sydney Harbour, and Japanese Submarine Raiders: A Silent War at Australia's Doorstep.Drawing on decades of experience in publishing, horticulture and practical growing, Carruthers is committed to making hydroponics accessible to home gardeners and encouraging greater awareness of sustainable methods of food production. His approach combines sound horticultural science with practical, real-world advice that readers can confidently apply in their own gardens.He lives on the New South Wales South Coast, where he continues to write, research and promote sustainable gardening and food-growing practices. Read More Read Less