Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T10:10:15ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFiskhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2796968410?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/group/greenhouses/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=greenhouses&user=0mm0cglxqchye&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThey Die Happy: Ethanol a Potential new Pest Management Tooltag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-07-19:4778851:Topic:6327162016-07-19T16:37:23.603ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>They Die Happy: Ethanol a Potential new Pest Management Tool</p>
<p>IPM is Integrated Pest Management. Because aquaponics is an ecosystem approach to agriculture, pest control can be difficult. However, what if there was a method for IPM spot treatment that killed insects well, leaves no residue, is biodegradable and is of low toxicity to plants and fish? There is and we use it every day. It is called ethanol.</p>
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<p>They Die Happy: Ethanol a Potential new Pest Management Tool</p>
<p>IPM is Integrated Pest Management. Because aquaponics is an ecosystem approach to agriculture, pest control can be difficult. However, what if there was a method for IPM spot treatment that killed insects well, leaves no residue, is biodegradable and is of low toxicity to plants and fish? There is and we use it every day. It is called ethanol.</p>
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<p>Here is the link: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/29tIjTe">http://bit.ly/29tIjTe</a></p> Seeking greenhouse / component manufacturertag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-01:4778851:Topic:6046342015-05-01T14:50:18.686ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>We're assisting a client who is planning a 24 by 50 foot educational greenhouse facility. This will be an institutional grade project. We are seeking manufacturers who offer preengineered package greenhouses or greenhouse components who may have an interest in the project. If you know of same, please let us know.</p>
<p>We're assisting a client who is planning a 24 by 50 foot educational greenhouse facility. This will be an institutional grade project. We are seeking manufacturers who offer preengineered package greenhouses or greenhouse components who may have an interest in the project. If you know of same, please let us know.</p> greenhouse cover?tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-03-10:4778851:Topic:5995342015-03-10T03:53:29.731ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>I am looking at installing a hoop style cover over our broken pool to convert it into a greenhouse. I need to know what to cover it with and where to find it. Preferably not horribly expensive since I have 8 kids and 2 mortgages and limited funds......Hence the greenhouse to grow some of our food and become a little more self sufficient. The greenhouse will be 70'x40'.</p>
<p>I am looking at installing a hoop style cover over our broken pool to convert it into a greenhouse. I need to know what to cover it with and where to find it. Preferably not horribly expensive since I have 8 kids and 2 mortgages and limited funds......Hence the greenhouse to grow some of our food and become a little more self sufficient. The greenhouse will be 70'x40'.</p> Painting/Staining Greenhouse Frametag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-09-12:4778851:Topic:5781262014-09-12T04:31:17.045ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>I'm enlarging my 8x10 GH and want to coat the 2"x4" framing I will use. Does anyone have suggestions for the best way to do this for longevity and appearance. Color recommendations also welcome.</p>
<p>I'm enlarging my 8x10 GH and want to coat the 2"x4" framing I will use. Does anyone have suggestions for the best way to do this for longevity and appearance. Color recommendations also welcome.</p> Solartag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-05:4778851:Topic:5011292013-08-05T00:31:05.529ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>Mark..name is Wil..I live in Austin and sell solar for homes...would ;like to discuss your ideas...also..the pdf did not post...</p>
<p>Mark..name is Wil..I live in Austin and sell solar for homes...would ;like to discuss your ideas...also..the pdf did not post...</p> Passive Solar Greenhouse in Texastag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-03:4778851:Topic:5005102013-08-03T00:51:08.558ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656373833?profile=original" target="_self">greenhouse%20East%20wall%2072413.PDF</a></p>
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<p>This is my greenhouse design for Texas. Breaking ground this week. I actually worked as a consultant for the state of Texas in 1980 and we built some of these "passive" houses in El Paso and Austin. </p>
<p>I'm leaning away from SHCS, but will run a tube underground and to the outside of the structure to have the option of drawing air…</p>
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<p>This is my greenhouse design for Texas. Breaking ground this week. I actually worked as a consultant for the state of Texas in 1980 and we built some of these "passive" houses in El Paso and Austin. </p>
<p>I'm leaning away from SHCS, but will run a tube underground and to the outside of the structure to have the option of drawing air into the structure from under some huge oak trees where the temp is always 10 degrees cooler than in the sun. Don't feel that storing "heat" in the soil would help in Texas. Goals are focused on cooling.</p>
<p>My strong skill is construction. I build high end homes and do rain water and solar systems. But I am new to aquaponics and hope to avoid mistakes in the tank designs and water flow strategies. I'm going to start with a Bell Syphon system in the media beds, which will drain into the rafts. The deep water raft will drain by gravity to a sump. Goal is to avoid devices like timers and keep the system as simple as possible. Complex systems seem to break down too often. Don't know if I need a swirl filter but feel like I could add one if things get out of balance. </p>
<p>In order to help cooling in our 100 degree Texas climate, my plan is to build the raft beds out of concrete and CMU (cinderblock) and waterproof it with Throseal FX100 which is labeled for potable water and also good for low pH. My hope is that all the thermal mass will help temper the climate during the summer. Winter is no problem here. Also, I like the solidity of concrete over wood and durascrim.</p>
<p>Any thoughts on design improvements will be appreciated. I'll take photos as I go. </p>
<p></p> Greenhouse glazing and UV filteringtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-12:4778851:Topic:4848362013-06-12T12:42:31.927ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>I am beginning researching the selection of glazing for a planned greenhouse/solarium addition attached to our house. As it must meet architectural and structural engineering (hurricane) standards, it will use rigid glazing panels rather than films. At this point, the benefits of using twin-wall polycarbonate panels put them ahead of other considerations.</p>
<p>I find conflicting information regarding the benefit of either allowing or filtering UV. Specifically, it appears that filtering UV…</p>
<p>I am beginning researching the selection of glazing for a planned greenhouse/solarium addition attached to our house. As it must meet architectural and structural engineering (hurricane) standards, it will use rigid glazing panels rather than films. At this point, the benefits of using twin-wall polycarbonate panels put them ahead of other considerations.</p>
<p>I find conflicting information regarding the benefit of either allowing or filtering UV. Specifically, it appears that filtering UV from the light spectrum disorients a number of winged greenhouse pests, reducing damage to plants (and reduces my use of sunscreen!). On the other side, published research finds higher levels of beneficial compounds, carotenoids, in plants receiving supplemental UV-A and UV-B light.</p>
<p>Polycarbonate panels use polymers that include UV inhibitors to prevent yellowing and degrading of the panels. This suggests that any supplemental lighting I install should emphasize UV-A and UV-B wavelengths.</p>
<p>I expect to find more information as I dig further, but wonder if any group members have covered similar ground and can make suggestions?</p> Pictures of our Open housetag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-23:4778851:Topic:4663332013-04-23T13:39:12.271ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>Here are a bunch of pictures from our open house. They are links to a facebook or G+ album....hopefully it will work! ;-)</p>
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<p>Here are a bunch of pictures from our open house. They are links to a facebook or G+ album....hopefully it will work! ;-)</p>
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<p></p> Green House Roofingtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-19:4778851:Topic:4645532013-04-19T19:45:49.076ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
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<p>I live in Florida and building a wood frame green house ( my wife hates my hoop house, says it belongs in a 3rd world county) and going to place corrugated polycarbonate panels over 8 feet from the ends on both sides (to catch and channel rain) and leave the center area open for heat dissipation.</p>
<p>My question is this:</p>
<p>***white panels have a 45% light transmission rate and offer UV reduction to maintain the color and protect anything below</p>
<p>***** Clear panels have…</p>
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<p>I live in Florida and building a wood frame green house ( my wife hates my hoop house, says it belongs in a 3rd world county) and going to place corrugated polycarbonate panels over 8 feet from the ends on both sides (to catch and channel rain) and leave the center area open for heat dissipation.</p>
<p>My question is this:</p>
<p>***white panels have a 45% light transmission rate and offer UV reduction to maintain the color and protect anything below</p>
<p>***** Clear panels have a 90% light transmission but no UV protection.</p>
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<p>is 45% light reduction to much?</p>
<p>I like the idea of UV block!</p>
<p>The shade cloth I am using is 40% so I guess not much difference.</p>
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<p></p> Insulating material for greenhouse constructiontag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-26:4778851:Topic:4548552013-03-26T22:30:04.455ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
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<p>Over the winter I purchased a used steel framed greenhouse. It is 45' x 15' with 8' side walls and a peak height of 17'. I am planning on constructing the greenhouse this spring. It will be south facing and have a concrete foundation. I am trying to decide what material to use on the sidewalls and the roof. I want it to be well insulated because winter temepratures are routinely around 20F with lows around 0F. IT also has to be well ventilated for summer temperatures reaching…</p>
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<p>Over the winter I purchased a used steel framed greenhouse. It is 45' x 15' with 8' side walls and a peak height of 17'. I am planning on constructing the greenhouse this spring. It will be south facing and have a concrete foundation. I am trying to decide what material to use on the sidewalls and the roof. I want it to be well insulated because winter temepratures are routinely around 20F with lows around 0F. IT also has to be well ventilated for summer temperatures reaching 90-100F. I am considering using polycarbonate panels for the south facing wall and the roof to let the light and heat in. I was thinking of using a better insulated material for the north east and west walls. Does anyone with construction experience have any suggestions on what kind of insulated material to use. I have not purchased any of the building material yet (other than the frame) so I am open to any suggestions. I would like to keep the costs down but I am more concerned using the best materials to regulate the temps easier and limit my heating bills.</p>
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<p>FYI the concrete foundation has not been built yet either so if anyone has any suggestions about insulating a concrete foundation I would appreciate the info.</p>
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