a method for in - store and market display of plants is provided . the method comprises providing a basin for holding a volume of liquid , forming an opening in the basin , providing a hydroponic container having a first end and a second end , cooperating the first end of the hydroponic container with the opening in the basin , growing plants within the hydroponic containers , moving liquid from the basin to the second end of the hydroponic container , and exchanging the harvested hydroponic containers with unharvested hydroponic containers .