Charter Retail Installation, June/July 2009

Oakhurst Community Garden Public Demonstration

Spring 2009, comparing growth rates of vegetables, the barrel system grew much faster than those in the ground. Another factor was public interest and knowledge. No one had heard of aquaponics. The idea of it was extremely appealing.


Atlantis Hydroponics before installation


Installing the drip system.


Installation prior to planting.

Atlantis Hydroponics, Atlanta, GA 100 square foot functioning system with large scale graphics and freestanding display.

In Progress, Retail Display

Progressive Gardens, Wilmington, NC prototype retail concept, retail and education center. 3500 square feet.

Washington State, Proposal for displays for chain for 3 stores

In Progress, System Design

Development of modular racking system for supporting aquaponics on a small scale.

Software mapping for aquaponics management.
   


Spring 2009, public demo of a barrel unit at Oakhurst community garden in Decatur, GA. Pros: Barrels are inexpensive and they can work very well. They are easy to cut and will last forever to hold fish and plants. It is a good re-use of an industrial product.  Cons: They can be difficult to source at a good price.  The white or blue plastic is not appealing to look at.


Broccoli was started from 3” seedlings in early April. This shows about week 3.


This shows about week 5. Broccoli planted in the ground nearby, at around the same time, was half this size.


This shows tomatoes and lettuce in the 3rd week.


The same plants about a week later.


The fish used in this system were wild-caught crappie, bass and bluegill, fed earthworms from the garden daily.