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The Waterfarm Grow Log

Thursday, February 28, 2008

For those of you who liked my Aerogarden grow log, I have another for you. I recently got a Waterfarm. I just transplanted a bunch of greens into it. It is 3 onions, 2 Toy Choi (from Burpee), lemon balm, leaf lettuce, spinach, and head lettuce. The great thing is you can transplant them from [...]

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The Coconut Hydro Planter

Saturday, February 23, 2008

I have yet another gardening hydroponic project. OK, I promise that I am not the crazy plant guy. But this is in my front window and the neighbors kind of look at me funny. But it yields well, is low-maintenance, and is awesome. The planter is made up of coconut husk (coco coir) watered with [...]

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Aquaponics, or Growing Plants With Fish

Monday, February 18, 2008

Aquaponics is the symbiotic cultivation of plants and aquatic animals in a recirculating environment. Translation: Grow plants with fish! Essentially, the fish make waste in the water. The plants roots are immersed in the water and you get happy plants. The water, now cleaned by the plant roots, is returned to the aquatic animal environment [...]

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