{"product_id":"9780865717015","title":"Aquaponic Gardening","description":"Author: Sylvia Bernstein\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780865717015\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 11 Oct 2011\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs, and fruits, while providing the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source of protein. On a larger scale, it is a key solution to mitigating food insecurity, climate change, groundwater pollution, and the impacts of overfishing on our oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquaponic Gardening \u003c\/i\u003eis the definitive do-it-yourself home manual, focused on giving you all the tools you need to create your own aquaponic system and enjoy healthy, safe, fresh, and delicious food all year round. Starting with an overview of the theory, benefits, and potential of aquaponics, the book goes on to explain:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem location considerations and hardware components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe living elements-fish, plants, bacteria, and worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePutting it all together-starting and maintaining a healthy system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to six times more productive and use ninety percent less water than conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilizing, bending, digging, or heavy lifting-in fact, there really is no downside! Anyone interested in taking the next step towards self-sufficiency will be fascinated by this practical, accessible, and well-illustrated guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSylvia Bernstein \u003c\/b\u003eis the president and founder of The Aquaponic Source. An internationally recognized expert on aquaponic gardening, Sylvia speaks, writes, and blogs extensively about this revolutionary technique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814086725790,"sku":"ADS-9780865717015","price":54.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780865717015.jpg?v=1778334638","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780865717015","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}