Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together

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Sylvia Bernstein

Aquaponic Gardening

A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together

Sylvia Bernstein

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New Society Publishers
11 October 2011

Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques; Gardening; Specialised gardening methods

Aquaponics 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.

Aquaponic Gardening is 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:

System location considerations and hardware components The living elements-fish, plants, bacteria, and worms Putting it all together-starting and maintaining a healthy system

Aquaponics 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.

Sylvia Bernstein is 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.

Edited by: Sylvia Bernstein
Imprint: New Society Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 562g
ISBN: 9780865717015
ISBN 10: 086571701X
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 11 October 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Reviews for Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together

This isn't just another book for dummies; this is a comprehensive handbook on how to grow real food...so meticulously documented, that failure is not an option. -- Jeff Edwards - President, Progressive Gardening Trade Association (PGTA) I have always wanted to put my money where my mouth is and figure out how to do sustainable aquaculture in the context of my home garden. Finally I've got the book to help me do it. — Paul Greenberg - Best Selling Author, Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food This is a delightful book to read! ... I've been involved with hydroponics and aquaculture for 30 years and still learned from reading this very thorough how-to book. — Henry A. Robitaille, PhD - Former General Manager, The Land Exhibit, Epcot Center