Expanded Shale/Growing Media - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T10:40:42Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/expanded-shale-growing-media?groupUrl=texas&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A166301&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A27477&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes, Rick, Nature's Way isn't…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-12-29:4778851:Comment:4258512012-12-29T00:12:53.403ZTerry Starkeyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TerryStarkey
<p>Yes, Rick, Nature's Way isn't far off. I went there looking for expanded shale in fact. They had some on site, but it was small. They did tell me I could sift through it if I wanted to, and I may end up doing that, but I need to make a screen of the appropriate size first before I bother going up there again. I will say the shale they had was larger, on average, than what I've been seeing in the bags. I planted a very small grown bed with some of the bagged stuff, and it appears to be…</p>
<p>Yes, Rick, Nature's Way isn't far off. I went there looking for expanded shale in fact. They had some on site, but it was small. They did tell me I could sift through it if I wanted to, and I may end up doing that, but I need to make a screen of the appropriate size first before I bother going up there again. I will say the shale they had was larger, on average, than what I've been seeing in the bags. I planted a very small grown bed with some of the bagged stuff, and it appears to be working just fine, but it is so small, a lot of it sticks to your hands if it's wet. Almost like REALLY big sand. Still, the plants that are in it appear to be growing just fine, and the worms I've got in there appear to be thriving. Maybe the size isn't such an issue after all. I dunno. I'm still trying to figure all this out. </p> I'm interested in seeing if S…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-10:4778851:Comment:3998822012-10-10T12:52:14.470ZRick Ophttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickOp
<p>I'm interested in seeing if Sandy still offers large ES too.</p>
<p>Hi Terry. I envy how close you are to Nature's Way Resources... my favorite mulch maker. In fact you might talk to John (Ferguson) there about them bringing in a load of the larger-screened expanded shale.</p>
<p>I haven't been around to the soil yards this year to see if any more have started dealing in ES.</p>
<p>On the other hand, this group of ours is growing so much that we probably have at least two bulk orders to…</p>
<p>I'm interested in seeing if Sandy still offers large ES too.</p>
<p>Hi Terry. I envy how close you are to Nature's Way Resources... my favorite mulch maker. In fact you might talk to John (Ferguson) there about them bringing in a load of the larger-screened expanded shale.</p>
<p>I haven't been around to the soil yards this year to see if any more have started dealing in ES.</p>
<p>On the other hand, this group of ours is growing so much that we probably have at least two bulk orders to dangle in front of TXI...</p> I see this discussion is a bi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-09-28:4778851:Comment:3968372012-09-28T22:28:05.277ZTerry Starkeyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TerryStarkey
<p>I see this discussion is a bit dated, but are you still selling the expanded shale or know where I can pick some up? I live just about a mile south of the Woodlands. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Sandy Mathieu said:</cite></p>
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<p>I see this discussion is a bit dated, but are you still selling the expanded shale or know where I can pick some up? I live just about a mile south of the Woodlands. <br/> <br/> <cite>Sandy Mathieu said:</cite></p>
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<p>The correct size of the expanded shale is the larger 3/4" material. We buy it by the truckload then sift out the small stuff and sell it 100 lb bags for $25. This stuff is used for special road construction, so most landscape suppliers do not carry it. We are located in the woodlands area of houston. We have several grow beds running with the material. Here is a link to the product with a picture.</p>
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</blockquote> Yeah bro, let's light 'em up…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-07:4778851:Comment:3319272012-05-07T20:48:56.568ZRick Ophttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickOp
<p>Yeah bro, let's light 'em up tomorrow. Need big media for Harris / Ft Bend!!</p>
<p>Yeah bro, let's light 'em up tomorrow. Need big media for Harris / Ft Bend!!</p> I'd be up for that! tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-07:4778851:Comment:3317262012-05-07T18:18:27.386ZNat Guytonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/NatGuyton
<p>I'd be up for that! </p>
<p>I'd be up for that! </p> Ahh... Maybe we can convince…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-06:4778851:Comment:3312562012-05-06T22:23:50.561ZRick Ophttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickOp
Ahh... Maybe we can convince to bring the "1/2 to 3/4 inch" exp shale down as long as they're fetching it. Instead if the all-sizes-including-fines grade.<br />
Conference call with Rick, Nat, Richard (LivingEarth Sales) and Rene (TXI Horticultural, 972-647-3393)??<br />
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I can dream, can't I? :)
Ahh... Maybe we can convince to bring the "1/2 to 3/4 inch" exp shale down as long as they're fetching it. Instead if the all-sizes-including-fines grade.<br />
Conference call with Rick, Nat, Richard (LivingEarth Sales) and Rene (TXI Horticultural, 972-647-3393)??<br />
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I can dream, can't I? :) I was all set to rent a truck…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-06:4778851:Comment:3309822012-05-06T16:28:36.382ZNat Guytonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/NatGuyton
<p>I was all set to rent a truck and head over to Living Earth yesterday... glad I called first, they only had one yard available! Looks like I have to wait a week or go in the morning sometime this week if they get some more in.</p>
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<p>I was all set to rent a truck and head over to Living Earth yesterday... glad I called first, they only had one yard available! Looks like I have to wait a week or go in the morning sometime this week if they get some more in.</p>
<p></p> Grrrrr... My Living Earth cha…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-04:4778851:Comment:3303322012-05-04T17:38:15.611ZRick Ophttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickOp
<p>Grrrrr... My Living Earth charged $110 a yard for the same thing. Yeah, Plano is right there at the source.</p>
<p>Grrrrr... My Living Earth charged $110 a yard for the same thing. Yeah, Plano is right there at the source.</p> Expanded shale at maximum wei…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-04:4778851:Comment:3304102012-05-04T16:12:44.223ZChuck Goeckehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChuckGoecke
<p>Expanded shale at maximum weights a little less than about 1500 lbs per cubic yard(27 cuft/cuyd X 55 lbs/cuft), and there is a Living Earth bulk yard about 2 miles from my house(its actually right behind Wells Bros) so it shouldn't be too stressful to our truck. One can always pick up orders less than the minimum delivery, but I think it's got to be in 1 yard increments to get the yard price. The price here at Living Earth is $65 per yard, and the guy told me that since it's been dry, it…</p>
<p>Expanded shale at maximum weights a little less than about 1500 lbs per cubic yard(27 cuft/cuyd X 55 lbs/cuft), and there is a Living Earth bulk yard about 2 miles from my house(its actually right behind Wells Bros) so it shouldn't be too stressful to our truck. One can always pick up orders less than the minimum delivery, but I think it's got to be in 1 yard increments to get the yard price. The price here at Living Earth is $65 per yard, and the guy told me that since it's been dry, it now weights about 700-800 lbs a yard. </p> Thanks, Rick. I figure I'm j…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-04:4778851:Comment:3302442012-05-04T15:19:30.497ZNat Guytonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/NatGuyton
<p>Thanks, Rick. I figure I'm just going to have to rent a truck from home depot and swing by there tomorrow morning. It'll be nice to finally get going on the media!</p>
<p>Thanks, Rick. I figure I'm just going to have to rent a truck from home depot and swing by there tomorrow morning. It'll be nice to finally get going on the media!</p>