Description
Discover the transformative world of aquaponic gardening with Aquaponic Gardening, the ultimate guide for aspiring growers. This hands-on, comprehensive manual unveils the innovative technique of combining aquaculture and hydroponics to create a sustainable ecosystem for growing organic vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Not only does this method allow you to cultivate healthy plants, but it also provides fresh fish, offering a safe and nutritious protein source.
Imagine a garden that's four to six times more productive while using 90% less water than traditional gardening methods. Aquaponics eliminates the hassle of weeding, pest control, and heavy lifting, making it an ideal solution for anyone pursuing self-sufficiency and sustainable living. The book thoroughly addresses essential elements like system location, hardware requirements, and the living components: fish, plants, bacteria, and worms.
Aquaponic gardening is not just a home hobby; it plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and overfishing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this user-friendly guide equips you with the knowledge needed to create and maintain your own aquaponic system, ensuring fresh and delicious produce all year round.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780865717015
Format: Trade Paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780865717015
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Description:
Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs, and fruits, while providing the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source of protein. On a larger scale, it is a key solution to mitigating food insecurity, climate change, groundwater pollution, and the impacts of overfishing on our oceans.
Aquaponic Gardening is the definitive do-it-yourself home manual, focused on giving you all the tools you need to create your own aquaponic system and enjoy healthy, safe, fresh, and delicious food all year round. Starting with an overview of the theory, benefits, and potential of aquaponics, the book goes on to explain:
System location considerations and hardware components
The living elements—fish, plants, bacteria, and worms
Putting it all together—starting and maintaining a healthy system
Aquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to six times more productive and use ninety percent less water than conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilizing, bending, digging, or heavy lifting—in fact, there really is no downside! Anyone interested in taking the next step towards self-sufficiency will be fascinated by this practical, accessible, and well-illustrated guide.
Sylvia Bernstein is the president and founder of The Aquaponic Source. An internationally recognized expert on aquaponic
Imagine a garden that's four to six times more productive while using 90% less water than traditional gardening methods. Aquaponics eliminates the hassle of weeding, pest control, and heavy lifting, making it an ideal solution for anyone pursuing self-sufficiency and sustainable living. The book thoroughly addresses essential elements like system location, hardware requirements, and the living components: fish, plants, bacteria, and worms.
Aquaponic gardening is not just a home hobby; it plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and overfishing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this user-friendly guide equips you with the knowledge needed to create and maintain your own aquaponic system, ensuring fresh and delicious produce all year round.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780865717015
Format: Trade Paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780865717015
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Description:
Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs, and fruits, while providing the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source of protein. On a larger scale, it is a key solution to mitigating food insecurity, climate change, groundwater pollution, and the impacts of overfishing on our oceans.
Aquaponic Gardening is the definitive do-it-yourself home manual, focused on giving you all the tools you need to create your own aquaponic system and enjoy healthy, safe, fresh, and delicious food all year round. Starting with an overview of the theory, benefits, and potential of aquaponics, the book goes on to explain:
System location considerations and hardware components
The living elements—fish, plants, bacteria, and worms
Putting it all together—starting and maintaining a healthy system
Aquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to six times more productive and use ninety percent less water than conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilizing, bending, digging, or heavy lifting—in fact, there really is no downside! Anyone interested in taking the next step towards self-sufficiency will be fascinated by this practical, accessible, and well-illustrated guide.
Sylvia Bernstein is the president and founder of The Aquaponic Source. An internationally recognized expert on aquaponic