This is a great class for do it yourselfers. We approach aquaponics as a way for people to sustainably grow their own food.
Our Sunday classroom session offers both a small and large scale approach to aquaponics and teaches beginner aquaponic gardeners exactly how to get started with aquaponics food production system. We will go over the basics of a system and how to maintain your system.
Topics include.
- Plants—care, seed starting, nutrient requirements, maintenance and an understanding of garden design and planting schedules
- Fish—husbandry, fish health and wellness, and the importance of balanced fish-to-plant relationships in aquaponic systems
- Water quality—critical management of pH, oxygen and living element requirements in an aquaponic system
- System cycling—step-by-step instructions on cycling a new system to begin growing, and the secrets of how to avoid common fish stress
- Construction—all the basic knowledge necessary to build a Green Acre HomeHybrid system—from plumbing to installing liners and bell siphons
This class will also cover starting seeds, basic growing techniques and a Q&A session on what you need to do to start your garden next year.
Cost is $10.00 a person or $15.00 for 2 people.
