Dianne Wonder
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Dianne Wonder and Dave Story are now friends
Jan 27
Dianne Wonder commented on Gina Cavaliero's group Green Acre Organics
"Love the "exotic" ideas.  But what if I could just move some southern fruit northward? Anyone try growing Pawpaws?  I saw Murray H grow them in Austrailia.  Here in Wisconsin, I can grow the trees but they don't set…"
Jan 27
Dianne Wonder replied to Dianne Wonder's discussion Cold/dark weather in the group Midwest Aquaponics
"Thanks Steve!  We have a lot of cold and overcast days up here.  do you think these systems would work?  Looks like a warmer climate than we have.  Of course, we could rig a valve to only exchange water if it is warmed, but, how…"
Dec 21, 2011
Dianne Wonder replied to Dianne Wonder's discussion Cold/dark weather in the group Midwest Aquaponics
"My barn is 50 by 14 feet and has a nice high ceiling.  It was originally a chicken coop which we cleaned up, insulated and had 30amps of power brought into it. Because it was a coop, it has a shed roof, with lots of windows facing south.…"
Dec 21, 2011
Vlad Jovanovic replied to Dianne Wonder's discussion Cold/dark weather in the group Midwest Aquaponics
"I grew up in Cleveland (which has a similar climate to where I live now) so Yellow Perch was was of the first species I researched fo AP. Perch seemed real promising, only here it is illegal (invasive species), so I settled on Common Carp. (Kind of…"
Dec 21, 2011
Steve Vaitl replied to Dianne Wonder's discussion Cold/dark weather in the group Midwest Aquaponics
"Dianne, Here's a couple of youtube videos that give instructions on how to build a very basic, but effective, solar heater that you might want to consider incorporating into your plans. Of course, you can always take the design concepts they…"
Dec 21, 2011
Dianne Wonder replied to Dianne Wonder's discussion Cold/dark weather in the group Midwest Aquaponics
"Vlad--brilliant!  Thanks for your suggestions.  I'm encouraged. Looks like we will need to make a larger upfront capital investment to get started.   Which fish are you considering?  Around here perch are popular for Friday…"
Dec 21, 2011
Vlad Jovanovic replied to Dianne Wonder's discussion Cold/dark weather in the group Midwest Aquaponics
"Hi Diane, Inside my 2131 square foot greenhouse, I am heating 96 cubic feet of space (a space for sprouting seeds) with a 250Watt Metal Halide light. Right now the ambient temperature inside the otherwise unheated greenhouse is 2…"
Dec 20, 2011
Dianne Wonder added a discussion to the group Midwest Aquaponics
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Cold/dark weather

Hi midwesterners!   I'm in Wisconsin looking for ideas to develop a system in our small barn.  I'm afraid the cold and dark of winter will keep us from proceeding year-round.  I noticed that some cold water systems are using bluegills.  I'm also interested in yellow perch, or other species of cold water fish or shellfish and wonder what your experience has been.  I just don't think I can keep our outbuilding warmer than 55 degrees without breaking the energy bank.  Does artificial lighting…See More
Dec 20, 2011
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Dianne Wonder joined Christopher Meunier's group
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Midwest Aquaponics

Aquaponic growers in the Midwest (MN, WI, MI, IA, IL, OH, MO, IN) i think that is the midwest
Dec 20, 2011
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Dianne Wonder commented on The Aquaponics Association's group The Aquaponics Association
"How about AGA: Aquaponics Gardening Association Has a nice flow... (I am addicted and I'm still only a wannabe)"
Nov 16, 2011
Dianne Wonder joined The Aquaponics Association's group
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The Aquaponics Association

This group is for anyone that wants to support or join the AA.  The AA's primary focus is to promote aquaponics so more will embrace aquaponics and grow their own food or even grow it for their friends, family or community.  Its grass roots grown with aquaponics water!See More
Nov 15, 2011
Dianne Wonder joined Gina Cavaliero's group
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Green Acre Organics

This is a group for those that want to stay connected with Green Acre Organics. At Green Acre, we are focused on optimizing commercial growing with the newest techniques and technologies for integrated system growing.  Recognizing the value of integrating media bed growing into raft (DWC) technology, this hybrid aquaponics design optimizes nutrient density by allowing the additional metabolization of valuable solids typically removed from DWC systems. Why remove the most valuable element in an…See More
Nov 8, 2011
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Dianne Wonder and Gina Cavaliero are now friends
Nov 4, 2011
Kathleen Paynter and Dianne Wonder are now friends
Oct 19, 2011
Sylvia Bernstein left a comment for Dianne Wonder
"Welcome Dianne, Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community!  I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics.  There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in…"
Oct 18, 2011

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At 8:20pm on October 18, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…

Welcome Dianne,


Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community!  I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics.  There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking questions.  Everyone is quite happy to help out new members – no question is too basic.  


A great place to start is to read the “How to Use This Site” link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Home page.  You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.


Please add a profile image, participate and check in with us every day!  We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.


Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.


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