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Book review: The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse

12.01.2016 by Janie Hynson // 22 Comments

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This time of year, many vegetable growers are still trying to extend their growing season and others are gearing up to continue growing straight through the winter. In planning for my own vegetable production, I wanted to learn more about season extension and year-round growing techniques. I discovered The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse by Lindsey Schiller and Mark Plinke and … [Read more...]

Categories // aquaponics, books, farming, green living, heating, reviews, vegetables, winter

The London Dispatches: Unexpected Aquaponics

04.11.2014 by thriftyhomesteader // 1 Comment

By Cadence Woodland  You may have heard or seen the term “aquaponics” more frequently lately on homesteading, urban agriculture, or small farming sites and forums. Though water based agricultural and multi-level systems have existed throughout human history, I’ve noticed an uptick in interest in it recently and have been curious to see it in action. As it happens, I … [Read more...]

Categories // aquaponics, fish, gardening, London, Uncategorized

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