Building our first Aquaponics system
Last weekend I had another one of those wild ideas that suddenly just manifests in your brain when you look at something. A little light goes off and you wonder why that thought never crossed your mind...
View ArticleMedium-sized aquaponics how to — Preparation
A couple weekends ago, we decided it was time to start putting together our first aquaponics system. It’s a 500L fish tank with 200L sump pump and a grow bed which is 120x180cm large (30cm deep). Our...
View ArticleMedium-sized aquaponics how to — The grow bed
Be sure to check out the first part of this aquaponics how to in case you missed it. So you’ve got your tools and materials together and you’re ready to start building. Here’s where I’d recommend...
View ArticleThanks and pebble happiness
Yesterday, I was very pleasantly surprised to learn that Growing Edge, a massive resource about anything and everything to do with sustainable growing from aquaponics to backyard gardens, had mentioned...
View ArticleWhat’s so great about aquaponics
I know you’ve been reading the word “aquaponics” a lot lately on this blog and I don’t think I’ve really explained what it is. So in case you’re curious but just lack the time or sincere interest to go...
View ArticleSelecting aquaponics growing media
It’s been a while since I talked about our aquaponics system, but we have indeed been working on it and it’s actually running very well. We’ve had our beds filled and even have plants in it but I...
View ArticleFilling & trimming our aquaponics grow bed
I talked a little bit yesterday about the different types of aquaponics growing media that are available for consideration. As I mentioned, we went with expanded clay pebbles (4-16mm big) which were...
View Article{Garden Life} Our fall/winter garden
It’s been a few weeks since you were last able to peek into our garden…and there have actually been some noteworthy changes. We’ve had unusually warm weather here for the last few weeks, with only one...
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