I have. I think they are pretty awesome, most knowledgable hydroponic staff I've ever dealt with. I do believe I responded to another post of yours about them, you wanted to try out hydroponics, yes?
I never read the books, but heard they are amazing. I did watch season 1 and have started season 2. I think this show is awesome, and I'm not really a dungeons and dragons type of girl either. ;)
In my opinion, Secret Jardin (Dark Room II) grow tents seem to be of really decent quality. I've come across really cheap generic grow tents on ebay, but think I'd rather pay for quality instead of having a cheaper tent go kaput on me! :)
If you like Greners, try MonsterGardens.com. They are really knowledgeable about EVERYTHING hydroponics. I have had the pleasure of working with them (or ordering I guess) numerous times. I found out on staff they have an engineer from hydrofarm, a tech from GH, and another tech who's been...
I hate the mixers, and have only had good ones at a few bars. I would like to make a really good mix, but I'm finding ones where Tabasco is used and I don't like Tabasco at all (but do love Tapatio). Any one have any good recipes?