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Kirsten Udd
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  • Kaneohe, HI
  • United States
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Plants communicate and respond to sounds...

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Hart Jun 25, 2012. 8 Replies

How's this for amazing!!!!!…Continue

Tags: water, sound, roots, chemicals, plants

 

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Profile Information

How did you find us?
a friend
If you found us through a referral or a newsletter, which was it?
Raychel Watkins
Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
Yes
How old is your system?
Less than 6 months
What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
Tilapia, Other
How big is your fish tank?
2 55-gal barrels
Please tell us something else about yourself.
My system is up and running :D

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Kirsten Udd's Blog

Progress!

Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:41am 0 Comments

Well, it's been two months between blog posts, but I hope to increase the frequency to monthly and then gradually to weekly.

I bought a house and moved in February, then about a week after we moved, an hailstorm did a lot of damage to the plants in the system.  I'd been holding off on a lot of planting in anticipation of the move, but the ones that survived are doing fine.

Last week I added a third barrel to the fish system.  I still have the same 4 grow beds.…

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System surprises

Posted on February 3, 2012 at 8:09pm 8 Comments

Today I decided to clean my pump.  It's been in the water 3 months (5 Nov) and I'd noticed the water pressure slowing down.  I found a great cage for my pump at the thrift store, inserted the pump, wrapped that in old screen from a screen door, and then tied it all up with salvaged fishing net. The surprise came when I started unwrapping the screen and net.  I started noticing movement when I put the pump on the ground.  Upon closer examination, I discovered baby…

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Lanai Aquaponics

Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:30am 2 Comments

OK, we've been up and running for two weeks now, bated breath, but starting to let it out, everything seems balanced in the system.

 

If you'd like to see one extremely conservative way to save space, search facebook (FB in future posts) for Lanai Aquaponics.

 

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At 6:39pm on November 4, 2012, David Schwinghamer said…

I am open for a visit anytime, let me know.

At 11:30pm on June 4, 2012, Dana R Ritschel said…
Hi Kirsten. Im following plans i bought from friendly aquaponics and they are located over by you, not sure which island off the top of my head.
At 11:33pm on August 6, 2011, Carey Ma said…

Thanks for the thumbs up. Please feel free to ask any questions.

 

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At 9:30pm on July 16, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…

Welcome Kirsten,

Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community!  I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics.  There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking questions.  Everyone is quite happy to help out new members – no question is too basic.  


A great place to start is to read the “How to Use This Site” link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Home page.  You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.


Please participate and check in with us every day!  We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.


Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.


Sylvia

 
 
 

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