Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 086571701X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 257 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 componentsThe living elements--fish, plants, bacteria, and wormsPutting it all together--starting and maintaining a healthy system Aquaponics systems are completely organic. An experienced speaker and internationally recognized expert on aquaponic gardening, Sylvia writes and blogs on the subject for the Aquaponic Gardening Blog, Growing Edge and more. Her inspiration is a large, thriving aquaponic setup in her backyard greenhouse in Boulder, CO powered by tilapia, catfish, and other creatures-that-swim.. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilizing, bending, digging, or heavy lifting--in fact,
She also manages AquaponicsCommunity, the largest US-based online forum site dedicated to aquaponic gardening. Sylvia Bernstein: is the president and founder of The Aquaponic Source and the co-Founder and former Vice Chairman of the Aquaponics Association. An experienced speaker and internationally recogn
Pleasant read, poor structure and substance. Questionable author ethics. The amount of real information in this book is rather few and far between. One of the final appendices sums up nearly the entire book's actual information in a handful of pages. The filler (anecdotal caveats and such) is not badbut ultimately defeats any chance at a useful structure. "Step-by-step" is very mislea. JMTchk said Great introduction into aquaponics. This book got me into this new, fascinating world of aquaponics.Previously, I've had interest in building hydroponic systems. However, the hassle of concocting the proper nutrient solution, the procurement of the multiple raw chemicals needed to do so (specially in a country in economic and industrial turmoil lik. "An extremely useful guide" according to Andrew. Pros:This book gives a fantastic explanation of what you'll need to set up your own aquaponics system, including the benefits and drawbacks of various materials, size ratios, etc. The information is comprehensive and extremely useful - everything from what size tanks one should use to the pros and cons of using l
Metallo, President and CEO, National Gardening AssociationSylvia Bernstein has provided the "aquapons of the world" with a clear, impassioned, and elegant "Bible" to spread the good news about aquaponics. --James J. Whatever your location or methods, the information should prove invaluable. Godsil, co-founder Sweet Water Organics Sweet Water FoundationAquaponic Gardening is an excellent primer for anyone considering home-scale aquaculture. I love this book! --Jeff Lowenfels, Author, "Teaming With Microbes". This isn't just another book for dummies; this is a comprehensive handbook on how to grow real foodso meticulously documented, that failure is not an option. --Jeff Edwards – President, Progressive Gardening Trade Association (PGTA)I have always wanted to put my money where my mouth is and figure out how to do sustainable aquaculture in the context of my home garden. Finally I’ve got the book to help me do it. --Paul Green