More Sites to Investigate and Invest Your Thoughts in

One of the absolute attractions of the internet is its ability to encourage our hunger for knowledge. It is the ultimate source. When Bill Gates was asked what the internet was for, He described its content as "STUFF". Really that pretty much sums it up. All sorts of stuff about everything.

Well heres some more STUFF.....

Starting with some commercial Aquaponics sites

http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/article_8e24c684-7641-11df-8ad2-001cc4c03286.html

http://host.madison.com/article_bb8f7f4a-763e-11df-a0b3-001cc4c03286.html

Congrats to the Tyner Acadamy
http://wdef.com/news/pef_awards_grants_to_innovative_educators/06/2010

And some DIY  Which I love to see.....

http://indoorgrowing.org/indoor-aquaponics-30gal-video-2/
http://120thingsin20years.blogspot.com/2010/06/aquaponics-exclusion-zone.html

If youd like to be able to show someone new to AP a thorough rundown of what A is, try this...
http://www.freegardeninghints.com/gardening-videos/aquaponics-grow-up-to-10-times-the-plants-in-half-the-time/

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5454414/sea_change_an_argument_for_aquaponics.html

Now, if this lot has not challenged you in some way, let me know. Or if you would like to see some other aspect of AP, again - Let Me Know - I would love to hear from you...

Ozzie

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THE HANDS OF TIME CAUGHT ME AGAIN

We had so much on our plates that neither of us could get near the Laptop. So in the next 30 minutes my fingers will have to fly.....

Im putting this one in because I dont know what his potential is. This blog page shows very little to recomend it however there are however there are 14 followers and I didnt have time to go into their archive. So Ill leave it to you guys to investigate for me...

From 120 things....One of the things most important to me in doing aquaponics, was to grow some strawberries. A lot of strawberries. I love them.

 Now from Murray Hallum

I painted all my barrels to retard algae growth and laid them out and got the drains plumbed.

Fishy Farm combines horticulture, aquaculture, and vermiculture

Is it a dream, Or will it become a reality

And the BIG news (Not to be confused with ABC in the U.S.) -Filming for ABC Gardening Australia.

OK I think that one will do it until Friday

Have fun in the sun, or dont let the rain become a pain

OZZZIE

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TIME FOR ANOTHER LOOK AT B S F

Its been a while since we put some information up here about the value of Black Soldier Fly. There is so much they offer us in helping a sustainable community lifestyle. So here is some reading for you. Please enjoy....

Soldier fly maggots and their adult counterparts pose no threat and are quite beneficial to your compost bin. Adults do not carry diseases as

...and the next one goes......

Here are some points he shared in his email:

• Black Soldier Fly larvae look like maggots, off-white in colour with a segmented body (each segment looks like a ring)
• BSFs are beneficial insects – they are

And another.....

We love this system, because with it you can compost all food scraps from your household

Now that should keep you reading for quite a while..... Good Luck
See you soon
Bruce

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ITS QUICKIE TIME

I received an email from Murray Hallum informing me that his Blog has just been updated and he has included the results on growing....
 

Aloe Vera and Aquaponics

Ok, be back soon

Ozzie

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Time is a great teacher if only it didnt kill all the pupils

This morning started out pretty homosexual.

Woke up....shower took a few long minutes to actually get warm water...cool. But then it went out shortly after

-_-

So then I was walking down the street and then *BAM*

Yeah some douche bag obviously had their water on last night because there was ice running from their lawn....onto the sidewalk.

In the middle of class I realized my elbow was bleeding and was in mega pain...along with a pulled muscle in my leg.

ugh

So I waddled back to the cafe....and felt a little bleh...really sick. Thim enrolled in classes. Turns out the English class I want is already full and I cant even enroll till the 11th.

I went with Taylor to wal mart. Felt waaay better to get some sun...but went home and died. He bought me a burger from McDonalds...possible contributer?

Then I walked back tot he bus stop...where some asian dude was yelling random things at me and took food from this guy.

ugh...now Im back and I think people are gonna make me move. =[

Well Justin P. brought doughnuts and they were yummy. Thanks Justin!!!!

And now Im here

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Its Weekend Edition Time

Welcome

Welcome to any and every new visitor to the Digest. I hope you have an enjoyable and enlightening experience each time you visit. This issue will be focussing on catchup as my little book is getting a bit full and that means when I pass these sites and Blogs on to you they may be a bit late and we dont want that to happen.

So lets do it....

Back to the Environmental Centre. Yes, weve been there but this is from another site and so a different viewpoint. - Aquaponics explored in course at Tom Ridge Environmental Center

Affnans Aquaponics is Back this time touching on Ferns

A download site for some Murray Hallam Information

Aquaponics o2 - Building a System Video

Murray has linked to a series of download sites and as I find them Ill show them because they may hold other morsels of great joy. Well it could be worth a look.

Here is another One

The Bulldog Kaimuki High School Honolulu, HI

Starting your A/P System using fishless cycling

120 things is next talking about SLUGS

Eco is next with Worm Farming and Aquaponics


Improved crop production practices, diversification of the agriculture sector and encouragement of mini-aquaponics systems are some of the key focus areas

An Aquaponics setup growing organic vegetables and raising fish

A 3-day aquaponics workshop will be held in Montello, Wisconsin, USA, from 9-11 December 2010
  
Aquaponics in Wisconsin

recirculating-aquaculture

Can You Feed Your Family With Aquaponics? 
  
How to build aquaponics system 

 WARNING WARNING. OCD Aquaponics 7

Killian Morgan Griffins Greenthumb Gardening 2010 - Update

all is well and at Peace....
Hope you enjoy yourselves with this issue. I certainly have so far.
Bye for now
OZZIE

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Dandelion tea

Dandelion flowers + tea

This actually turned out better then I thought, not only is this easy but tasty to, at least in my opinion. The flavour was similar to something like green been water, not that I know what green been water taste like.... ok.. ok, you caught me, I drink green been water, my secret is out,  naaa!! im just kidding, but when you taste it youll know what I mean.

This recipe was only an infusion, but next time I will go for the blended mixture and see how she goes.

What I can say so far is, there is almost a sense of calm or well being I notice after drinking this tea, Im not sure what it is or whether its some type of placebo effect but I will investigate this further. 

The recipe was posted on Dandeliontea.org ( http://www.dandeliontea.org ). This site has everything to do with dandelions, very helpful, so if you havent had a dandelion tea, what are you waiting for!!

Dandelion root

Dandelion leaves

Dandelion tea making

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Im Late AGAIN But I think most will get this on time

First up, Murray Hallum has been working hard to improve his CHOP designs, So this is as good a time as any to Intro them. Here is the First...

And here is the same system with Swirl Filter/Settling Tank. I recomend that you read the notes on both of these modifications as they describe the reasons why these changes are justified.

If you are not getting Murrays Email notification for his blog, it could be a worthwhile idea.

While we are on Murrays sites you may care to heed a Warning

Now a point of view and a CHALLENGE.


 Aquaponics explored in course at Tom Ridge Environmental Center

 WARNING WARNING - Vancouver Island University’s ongoing efforts in the direction of sustainability are evident inside a preferred aquaponics mission

A new spin on science

There are stories about Native Americans helping early pilgrims by telling them to bury fish near the corn crop to help bring nutrients to the soil

Only a concept BUT -  this is a whole different kind of backyard pool conversion:

A site with quite a number of links

California men float their visions of changing current agriculture methods

 Fish for your supper at farm in a shop

 Update 120 things

And I thought I was getting Noticed. Oh Well.....

Aquaponics (Well sort of..) has reached Metcafe

OK Guys Hope you enjoy this lot, 

be back with more soon.

Take Care

OZZIE

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Another Email This Time from Slywoman Thanks Sylvia

Interview with Dr James Rakocy, Father of Aquaponics – Part 2

Couldnt help posting this straight away.

Enjoy

Ozzie

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Time to catch up on the BSF

Trying to keep pace with all that is happening in the Aquaponics world is not easy because there are so many sites and blogs being updated with so much info which needs to be checked to see what is new and what is a variation on previously offered information. But the battle continues......So click on these....

The new BioPodTM Plus

Worms are great decomposers, and so are soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae

The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is a common and widespread member of the family 

Black soldier fly larva and common house fly larva (darts);

DIY Black Soldier Fly Composter (3rd from bottom, Side Panel)

Ok, Next Time well go back to A.P.

Until then = Take Care

Ozzie

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CABBAGE BRAIN!!!

So today...little crappy. Lack of job...wait listed....bleh

so I did the emac egg on my Mac. Not sure what exactly it does but....here is what the computer had to say.

Yow! Legally-imposed CULTURE-reduction is CABBAGE-BRAINED!

Is it because of any hobbies you have that you say legally imposed
culture reduction is cabbage brained?

I have no friggin idea what this means XD

and after one of the lines...out of like...1000 it said

Perhaps this has something to do with your inhibitions?

smart ass.

so if you have a mac...here is what you do

1. Open A Terminal
2. type "emacs"; hit return (or enter)
3. Press ESC + X at the same time
4. You should see "M-x" appear
5. Type "psychoanalyze-pinhead" after the "M-x"
6. To stop press Ctrl-G

nice to know what this computer is thinking.


EDIT

I did it again and this is what I got

Yow! Legally-imposed CULTURE-reduction is CABBAGE-BRAINED!

Do you really think legally imposed culture reduction is cabbage
brained?

Yow! Legally-imposed CULTURE-reduction is CABBAGE-BRAINED!

Is it because of hangups you have that you say legally imposed culture
reduction is cabbage brained?

Yow! Legally-imposed CULTURE-reduction is CABBAGE-BRAINED!

How do you reconcile your inhibitions?

Yow! Legally-imposed CULTURE-reduction is CABBAGE-BRAINED!

What makes you think legally imposed culture reduction is cabbage
brained?

Yow! Legally-imposed CULTURE-reduction is CABBAGE-BRAINED!

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Lunch time goodness Recipe ❒ sprout sandwich ❒

redina lettuce under 90 watt L.E.D

This sandwich is something of a regular mealtime of mine and while it can be eaten everyday, you wouldnt want to devoir this then go on a date. With a whole clove of garlic freshly grated, this sandwich will saturate your mouth with the aroma of 100 Italian meals at once. There is no skimping on taste here, bold basils and old cheddar cheese, radish sprouts and mammoth dill, Italian parsley and spiced coriander, all add up to a sandwich fit for a king or queen. This is almost a completely raw sandwich besides the bread but Im sure there is a substitute for some type of raw bread if needed.
While this may be to strong for some people, I mainly look at the idea of health and then taste, when it comes to my preparations sometimes health wins out more, so if you think grating up a large clove of garlic and putting it on toast is to much, some of my meals might blow you away.
( tweaking may be needed ) and generally I dont like to give exact amounts, it just seems funny to me, everyone likes there meals with a different variance of certain taste, so take my amounts with a grain of salt and play around to match your liking.
Lets start.




Simply toast the bread of your liking ( we use organic Kamut ), grate up a whole clove of garlic and spread on the bread, add hummus on top of the garlic, ( add sea salt and pepper here ), then apply cheddar cheese of your amount,
layer X amounts of lettuce ( we use redina and black seeded simpson ), add radish sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, red clover sprouts, and canola sprouts ( sandwich blend )? ( non GMO, we use Mums seeds ), combined with italian parsley, spiced coriander, ruffles basil, + red ruben basil, arugula, mammoth dill.

Optional items ( help mix it up!! )

Jumping jack flowers
chicken
nasturtium leaves or flowers
candied ginger
chives
Hot sauce or hot peppers
Sweet pepper ( we go for poblano, cubanelle, or bell )
cucumber ( for crunch )
smoked paprika
smoked salmon
avocado

redina lettuce close up

Italian parsley + redina lettuce 

redina lettuce under l.e.d + UFO 90watt 

Garlic + Sprout sandwich + Cheese 

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