Aquaponic gardening use fish to fertilize plants which then clean the water for the fish. It is a contained, sustainable system that can provide you with both fish and vegetables in a natural ecosystem. Learn the details about aquaponic gardening: what it is, how it works, and how you can create one of these soil-free gardens in your own backyard, on your patio, or in your apartment!
In this class, you will learn:
-The benefits of aquaponic gardening
-How different types of aquaponic gardening systems work
-What types of fish and plants are produced in aquaponic gardens
-How to create and manage a successful aquaponic garden in Arizona
Sheri Schmeckpeper has lived for 17 years on a 1.25 acre mini-farm in Gilbert she and her husband call the SupUrban Farm. They now grow about 80% of their own food, including meat, fish, eggs, dairy, fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Their goal is to make their home as organically self-sustaining as possible. This means each part of the system, whether microbe or cattle, helps to nourish other parts of the system.
Sheri holds an MA in Adult Education. When not caring for the farm or exploring the wildlands, she writes curriculum and teaches classes in sustainability, food production, personal finance and inter-personal relationships.
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