Essentially, aquaponics is organic gardening, but without the dirt. Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture). In aquaponics, the nutrient-rich water that results from raising fish provides a source of natural fertilizer for the growing plants. As the plants consume the nutrients, they help to purify the water that the fish live in. A natural microbial process keeps both the fish and plants healthy and helps sustain an environment in which they both can thrive.

I’ve been researching for over three years and have collected materials as I go. Plus working daily with the farm in one way or another has brought a tremendous amount of experience. We test things continuously. Thanks for your great comments!

This site is a great help and everyone should seriously consider listening to this man and start growing your own food! Its for your health!!

That is very interesting; I’ve never heard that before. I suppose it makes alot of sense though.

Also, to quote:
It is a common misconception that organic foods cost more than non-organic foods; however, the reality is that purchasing non-organic foods from farmers will cost consumers triple the amount due to the taxation from the grocery stores, and the money collected to maintain and repair the environment that is being harmed by the pollution from non-organic farming practices.

This is a very good thing.

It’s all about thinking out the box and a little research also. I remember going to my grandpas house and going into the front yard and eating nice juicy peaces when they were in season. My grandmother had fruit trees at the old farm I used to eat her apples as a young boy. It was just the way people did things back then. You could walk around the house and find enough food to eat.