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DIY Aeroponics

This posts offers a collection of our preliminary research on integrating aeroponics into our existing DIY home aquaponic system in California and our future DIY net-zero vertical aquaponic forest in Indonesia. If you are curious to build a system of your own, use the designs in these videos as inspirations and to help understand the mechanics behind the soil-less [...]

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Do NOT Mix Metal & Aquaponics

Two weeks ago, we noticed that Oscar (tilapia/organic fertilizer producer) started breathing laboriously, almost like he was gasping for air. We learned this is probably a symptom of hard-metal poisoning that is probably caused by our use of metal or iron chains AND a metal shelf for our closed-loop system… Yes, we are rookies. At least, we [...]

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DIY Aquaponics

This post features a collection of instructional videos on building and operating your own aquaponic system. After completing our home aquaponic  grow experiment, we plan to build larger DIY net-zero vertical aquaponic towers in Indonesia. If you are curious to build a system of your own, use the designs in these videos as inspirations and to help understand the [...]

Phalaenopsis Orchid How To

Orchids are gorgeous but needy plants for the home & office…

Briefly, on the Phalaenopsis Crchids. They brighten your office when properly cared for. But to a first-timer, these plants are annoyingly elusive. Watch this 8 minute video about Phalaenopsis Orchid Care by Matt’s Garden. Matt offers a flowery overview of sunlight, water, fertilizer, potting medium, blooming cycles, mysting, and general care of your soon-to-be blooming orchid. ~~~Happy, [...]