Here is a vid I put together on how I start new worm bins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUlGgAXqabE&feature=youtu.be
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
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
DIY Compost Tumbler
I made a compost tumbler out of a 55 gal. plastic barrel, which was then mounted on a frame with wheels. I have been using ratchet straps to secure the lid while it tumblers, but they have been making the lid cave in because it is to tight. I am thinking of switching to keeper … Continue reading DIY Compost Tumbler
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 