Hydroponic growing station with integrated watering supply

A growing station suitable for use in a hydroponic environment, the growing station comprising:

• a watering bench having a closed lowermost portion;
• a pumping compartment located within the lowermost portion of the watering bench;
• and, a growing tray suitable for containing plants and growing media therein, the tray slidably supported on the watering bench, the tray adapted for movement thereon to expose substantially the full area of a pumping compartment, the tray remaining fully supported by the bench,
• wherein the tray is adapted to filter and collect water that has been sprayed thereon and passed through the plants and growing media contained therein.