Class in how to convert a 10 ft backyard swimming pool to aquaponics

[Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr.]

Good morning. The time has finally come to teach a special class. For some time now I have been regaling you with some great photos of my work in aquaponics, some tantalizing results and a great dream of what can be done next. Now the time has come to start teaching how I did it by simply refurbishing a 10-foot plastic Walmart special above ground swimming pool like we all have in the garage, with a few easy but important modifications of course. 

(Yes all the food in the photos came from a refurbished swimming pool)

Some background. Deep Water Culture: 50/ft2 growbed 

Completely self-contained: No IBC Totes, no wires, no long lengths of pvc pipe, no seals (bulkheads etc). 80% of materials available from local big box stores (A kit is coming however). 

NOTE: This system is NOT for everybody or every situation. But it has its place.

When the idea was publically introduced 3 years ago the time was not right. But now it is. I am looking to have a class Saturday morning December 12th or 19th. Anybody interested?

[Juanita Colucci]

I am very interested... but my schedule doesn't allow major trip this month... sigh  : (

[Liz & Dan]

Any chance you would be willing to do this class again?  I would love to attend, but life got in the way back in Dec!

[Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr.]

Greetings. Just did a small class last week. Next one likely on April 23rd 2016. Slightly different subject though.

Dr. B

[Liz & Dan]

Ooh - I'll go write you in on the calendar now!  :)  How do I sign up for it?  I had 5 teenagers visiting over Easter - last week wouldn't have worked out!

[Richard]

This looks great, is it too late to sign up? What time and where is the class?

[Liz & Dan]

Dr Brooks said the next class will probably be next month... I'm sure he'll post more info when it's settled.

[Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr.]

Yes. It will be late next month (May 2016). Just a note, since the idea was introduced in December 2015, a number of units have been built by students that are now beginning to produce actual food. ;-). So far so good. 

[Richard]

Looking forward to it! Please keep us posted on the details.

[Michael & Kristine Stoddard]

What are you using for raft material? Where did you source it?

Thank you.

[Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr.]

Good evening. DowCorning Blue Board sourced at Lowes.