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expanding basement?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew Mar 17, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes

ok, this will sound like an odd idea. Not even technically the basement I referring to. I have a walk-in basement. There is a door, and a section that is like part of the basement, but it is not…Continue

Rain barrels, safe or toxic?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Shaw Mar 13, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes

So I started out with Rain barrels to water my plants. Then later on, heard Ashfault shingles have bad chemicals in them...lead, oil, bird poo, etc. Any input? I picked up an old pool filter for…Continue

Canning foods? Drying spices? Sources for Spice Jars?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rank Wang May 22. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Just wondered if other people have had success in canning their goods or dehydrating them. I have a Presto 23 quart pressure canner, and an Oster dehydrator. Only products I did and liked were Jam…Continue

Interesting Crops to try?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jimi Subgum Apr 16, 2012. 26 Replies 0 Likes

Wondered if anyone had some interestign crops they have tried growing. I am in Rochester NY (limitted growing season). Much success with Legend tomatoes and Matt's wild cherry tomatoes (blight…Continue

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Rank Wang replied to Matthew's discussion Canning foods? Drying spices? Sources for Spice Jars?

"I bought a lot of glass jars here https://www.reihey.com, which can almost meet the needs of the entire kitchen. They are also easy to store and organize. But glass material is heavy and fragile.It is recommended to choose carefully"

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At 6:19pm on March 8, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Matthew,

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.

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