Here is a vid I put together on how I start new worm bins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUlGgAXqabE&feature=youtu.be
Making potting soil
I usually use a ratio of coconut coir, perlite, and VC to make potting soil, but this time was a bit different. I have noticed how dry it is in my house, since I have been having to top off the AP system more frequently than ever. I think it is the forced air heating. … Continue reading Making potting soil
CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE
Please check out my website and follow my blog HERE, also like my page HERE and invite your friends to do the same! I have spent a good portion of time over the winter trying to figure out this technology thing and now that I finally know how to turn the computer on, lol, I am hoping to post … Continue reading CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE
Transplanting and Thinning
The babies needed to be thinned so I salvaged the strong ones for the AP system and composted the ones that weren't doing so good. Then left the strong ones in a staggered position in the planters and top-dressed with about 1/4 inch of vermi-compost. The next step is foliar feeding with compost tea. Also … Continue reading Transplanting and Thinning
Window Garden
This is the new planter I made for the window at an MN house. It is just a 1x2 frame with planters stuck in it.
Urban Gardening in Chicago
Her ia a Worm Inn in an apartment in Chicago that is stocked with Euros. I mean to build a frame around it and make it in to a "rolling island". Stay tuned for updates. So far the worms are happy and the apartment renter is excited. We still have quite a bit of worm … Continue reading Urban Gardening in Chicago
RIP Algae Eaters
The 2 Pleco's I had in the AP system died. I discovered the bodies this morning. Sad day... After doing some research I have decided that the tank was to cold for them. They need higher temps than a MN basement is going to give them in order to survive. They have gone on to … Continue reading RIP Algae Eaters
Starting Seedlings
I like to start seeds that are meant for transplant in cells with a sterile medium like coconut coir. Then place the cells in to a flood tray in order for the seedlings to be watered from the bottom. After they come up I water with compost tea from the bottom and mist them, in … Continue reading Starting Seedlings
Making aerated compost tea
If I am not using a tea brewer, the simplest method to make tea is to use two 5 gal. buckets and aerated it by continuously pouring one in to the other. Add an airstone or two if you can. Pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.665639333462865.1073741836.250581604968642&type=3
Tour of my house in Munster, IN
These vids show what I had going on in the beginning of my permaculture adventures. What is included is a tour of the basement where I kept my worm bins, aquaponics system and compost tea brewer, then we take a look at the garden which I had gotten ready for winter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lurz4NUQB64 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxC-gVwPm18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK7ZeheK8Ek http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zok8My-rx30
Grass Roots Organic Lawn Care 