Tag Archive: aquaponics

Washington State Makes Waves with Fish Farm Ban

Catherine Sherriffs

The best salmon I ever had in my life was wild pacific at this beautiful restaurant in Revelstoke, B.C. It was unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. Quick side note here: it also happened to be one of the worst dining experiences of all time. My husband and I commonly refer to it as “that night…

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Green Living Inside and Out

There’s a lot more to being green and living a sustainable life than recycling, composting and organizing an occasional carpool. I came across the most stunning home designed to incorporate all the green features one can in an urban location. They call this green living house, “Aquas Perma Solar Firma” – or at least the…
February 28, 2018
Amber

What Is Vertical Gardening?

The perfect way to increase your possible food production in a small space without reducing harvest quality! While square foot gardening has its uses, vertical gardening gives plants better air flow, which in turn, reduces pest and disease issues. Better still, you’re not limited to growing in soil. In fact, you don’t need any ground…
October 11, 2017
Tammy Clayton

Classroom Aquaponics: Kids Gain Healthy Experience

Small hydroponic and aquaponic systems are perfect for use in classrooms, but when it comes to teaching kids what offers both them and the Earth healthier options, aquaponics wins hands down. In terms of easy sustainability, one system can provide them with fruit, vegetable, and protein production. But it also teaches children two methods for…
September 20, 2017
Callie

Inflatable DWC: World’s Most Versatile Hydroponics System

A hydroponics system that is really three systems in one, and then some. Designed in Wales, a grower can use it as aeroponics, deep water culture with bubbleponics magic inside, and easily turn it into aquaponics by adding fish to the nutrient supply line.
September 6, 2017
Amber

Diary of an Indoor Grower: Hydroponics Garden Evolution

The only thing that hasn’t changed in my hydroponics garden is its dimensions. It is just over 70 Sq feet (6.6 X 11.2).with 8-foot ceilings. Otherwise, it is in a constant state of flux. Lights, systems, nutrients, fans, controllers, you name it I have changed it. Part of the reason is that I have, especially…
May 28, 2017
Eric Coulombe