Tag Archive: recycled

Lettuce Not: Kratky Hydroponics DIY

Tammy Clayton

Growing food in the windowsill has millions trying it, but not everything you read out there in blogland should be taken to heart… like growing herbs in tea cups. Cute, but not very productive. Recycling empty food containers is hot too, and I’ve seen the coffee can trick shown off on a number of sites,…

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Growing Hydroponics Lettuce: Cheap DIY

A few weeks ago I started an experimental grow without any fancy equipment. No discount storage boxes or bins. I’m using recycled coffee tubs. This is really cheap hydroponics, DIY setups that anyone can handle making. Aside from the seed, I think I have about $1 invested per plant. No, I’m not using a grow light, because…
May 9, 2015
Tammy Clayton

Print Your Own Hydroponics?

Sounds pretty crazy, but yes, you can print parts you need for homemade hydroponics system using the 3Dponics App for 3D printers. The first thing that came to mind when I saw it this was wondering why anyone would even want to do that. It’s not like recycling or repurposing where the materials are free…
February 27, 2015
Tammy Clayton