Jul 26 2011

Indoor Aquaponics System

Posted by Evelyn Tapscott in Gardening Posts

Aquaponics is a hybrid gardening formula combining aquaculture and hydroponics which grows your vegetables two times faster than conventional gardening methods. It is also dead easy to do.

Ok let’s get straight to the what you need to start your first indoor aquaponics system.

1. A fish tank, how big the tank is depends on how big your room is and how much space you have allocated to your set up. The important thing is that you do not add any fish to the tank until it has been up and running for at least three weeks to allow the natural bacteria to grow.

2. A filter, this is needed to take the solids out of the water before it reaches your crops. Read more…

Jul 26 2011

bOne Chair

Posted by Stefanie Gonzales in Home Improvement World

A chair with a playful air for people with a sense of humor. Its support structure mimics our bone structure, its upholstery our skin cells, and just like these cells the seat, too, conforms, like the rhythm of inhaling and exhaling, to the individual’s unique ergonomics. T

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Jul 25 2011

some pics from tatton show this week

Posted by Raymond Mueller in Gardening Today

decided to go to tatton on sat. it was a lovely day , and as we haven’t been away this year, i thought it would justify the astronomical of £28 each to get in !! no o.a.p. or student reduction , but in spite of this …. it was very busy !!
i only got 2 plants , and a few nik naks for the garden , so here are my fav things that i saw , hope you like them tooo ….
enjoy !!!
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Jul 25 2011

The Best Solar Lights

Posted by Evelyn Tapscott in Gardening Posts

In the past few years, solar lighting technology has improved dramatically. What’s more, you can find cheap solar lights in more and more stores. But, why bother with a solar light that won’t last more than a season or two? Our all-year, all-weather lights are a better value. Take a look at the features of three of our most popular solar lights and you’ll see why our top-quality lights outshine the others.

  • Solar Spotlight
  • Superbright Solar Spotlight
  • Area Solar Spotlight

More LEDs: Other brands have only four regular LEDs; ours have six (Solar Spotlight) and 16 (Superbright Solar Spotlight).

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Jul 25 2011

In the Kitchen with Chez Pim:
Perfect Pie Crusts

Posted by Evelyn Tapscott in Gardening Posts

Pim is a master at creating pies and tarts. Learn her method of creating the perfect crust, just in time to take advantage of the summer fruit season!

Click on the date to register:

September 10 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $115

ALL CLASS REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION, EVEN FOR GIFT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.

Pim is the author of The Foodie Handbook: the (almost) definitive guide to gastronomy (Chronicle Books 2009).