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What is happening in other places

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http://ning.it/y7PSoz neat article I found on aquaculture hubContinue

Roof top garden in Hawaii

Started this discussion. Last reply by Raychel A Watkins Feb 11. 3 Replies 1 Like

This is not aquaponics (yet) but it does signal that peop[le are thinking.http://www.gokakaako.com/2012/01/farmroof/Continue

Spreading the word

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http://www.aquaculturehub.org/Go to the forums on this web site and see what Glen Martinez and Natalie are doing to spread the word around the pacific. …Continue

Recording everything you do

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I didn't know where to put this so I decided it was basic and usefull. I hope you think it is. When I first started my systems in Dec of 09 I was to busy to record anything. That was my excuse…Continue

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Raychel A Watkins replied to Eric Warwick's discussion Aquaculture Vs. Hydroponics What To Start First? in the group Threadjackers

"I do the same I call it old water. I just add a 5 gal bucket of water from one of the other fish tanks put the fish and the plants in. Some times I cycle it over night and add the fish the next day. I have never had a problem or…"

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You know who you are, you Sicko's. When threads spawn new conversations, copy the gist of the Idea and paste here as a new discussionSee More

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Converse commented on Raychel A Watkins's blog post ALL THINGS COME TO HE WHO WAITS

"Encouraging and inspiring words at just the right time! Thank you! - Converse"

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Kenneth J Roche' commented on Raychel A Watkins's blog post ALL THINGS COME TO HE WHO WAITS

"Truly inspiring! thx for sharing."

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Carey Ma commented on Raychel A Watkins's blog post ALL THINGS COME TO HE WHO WAITS

"Great story Raychel. I could only wish I lived in a civilized country with IBC totes and barrels. It seems my efforts with AP are fizzling out... at least my chicken enterprise and consultations are keeping me afloat. Please pray for me.I think AP…"

May 22

Raychel A Watkins commented on Barbara McLain's blog post An Internet Video Compilation for Germinating Seeds for Aquaponics

"Mahalo Barbara. That could help a lot to have my students to look at several videos about aquaponics. My WWOOfers also. I tell them to go to you tube but they get caught up in so many videos."

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ALL THINGS COME TO HE WHO WAITS

I looked up the origin of this phrase and found it really isn't known but someone used it in a poem but the last line was that it comes to late. I want to tell you of a story that the waiting pais off big time. Kirsten (this site) is my partner in crime for looking for all things aquaponic. We have been waiting together for quite some time for things that are economical. I have wanted hallow tile blocks for almost 1 year now. I need to raise my original troughs off the ground. I want to…See More

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Raychel A Watkins commented on Barbara McLain's blog post Major Honolulu Home Builder Integrates Aquaponics

"I think I didn't push add. Barbara if you find out how to get the catfish legal would you let me know as I want to raise them also. TCLynx of this site raisess them in Florida and they get huge in a short time. I know we have…"

May 20

Raychel A Watkins commented on Barbara McLain's blog post Major Honolulu Home Builder Integrates Aquaponics

"Rifght on Barbara. That is a service that will be needed for those that can not figure it out and those that do not want to figure it out. Kirsten and I are working together to get as many backyard systems into existance as we can. …"

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Raychel A Watkins commented on Barbara McLain's blog post Major Honolulu Home Builder Integrates Aquaponics

"Hi Barbara Welcome to the site. You always have so much to add on the hub I am happy you joined us over here. Raychel"

May 19

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How did you find us?: surfing aquaponic sites

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: yes

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): I have only being working at it for 4 months. I love to experiment to see what works best. My fish are very healthy, my water is good. My plants need iron I think. Does anyone know what type of iron is safe for the fish?

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I have lived in Hawaii off and on for over 42 years. The land is the love of my life. I really started going green about 10 years ago. I work in the medical field to support my fish habit.

I grew up on a 280 acre farm in Iowa and swore I would never be a farmer. I joined the Navy at 18 and beat feet out of Iowa. I ended up being stationed in heaven (Hawaii). I have left only once and will never do that again. Funny thing is I have become a farmer. I had only been doing aquaponics for a few months when I joined this site. Now it has been over a year. I now have 13 tanks all between 180 gals and 300 gal. I will have 17 when in a few weeks. I have a Masters in Biology and love doing experiments. My passion has transfered from parasites to Fish and vegetables. I just added some gravel beds to my farm. I had all troughs with rafts. I am now taking advantage of the WWOOFer program and getting wonderful help for my project. I love sharing aquaponics with everyone. I really love giving them some food off my beds.

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ALL THINGS COME TO HE WHO WAITS

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EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY

Posted on May 5, 2012 at 12:22am 4 Comments 3 Likes

That was what Kirsten and I told the participants in our class at the Honolulu Board of Water Supply on the 28th of April. We told them that Earth Day was the 22 of April but we felt we all should honor the earth every day. We had given a class on Economical Aquaponics for World Water day. We were so well received that they had a spill over crowd and we gave another class on the 28th. Mostly the participants are an over 40 group who are very excited about aquaponics. Some have started…

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KUDOS TO ALL WHO GROW IN THE WINTER

Posted on January 29, 2012 at 1:43pm 5 Comments 3 Likes

The first thing I want to say is You people who grow in the winter are fabulous. I couldn't pull it off. I think about you (seriously) when I am out complaining about the hot sun and the lack of rain. We got our first rain in 10 months the other night. Hallelujah It was about an inch. I live on the dry side of Oahu. I am so impressed when I read what all of you are doing. It makes me believe that this movement is here to stay. Keep it up we need everyone of you.

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Merry Christmas and a Prospers New Year to All The Aquapons

Posted on December 21, 2011 at 10:38pm 5 Comments 2 Likes

I guess it is about time for some Hallelujahs and Thank You Jesus for this year that has almost passed. There is so much to be thankful for. First, I have a crew of 4 wonderful hard working WWOOFers living here. They will stay at least 3 months which makes it really good. You don't have to constantly retrain. Tales is from Brazil and he is a biologist and loves the aquaponics. I can trust him to take care of the fish , His friend Sandro is from Brazil also. He has cleared all the…

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At 7:48pm on May 1, 2012, Carey Ma said…: Hi Raychel, Thank you so much for turning me onto natural farming. It's definitively changed my world for the better. Big hug and warm smooch!

I hope all is going well in your world.

Cheers

At 8:06am on January 16, 2012, moonyguy said…: Thank you very much Raychel. Just trying to learn things so any help would be much appreciated. Not much going on here on the North Shore :)

Vishnu

At 6:34pm on January 15, 2012, Larry Yonashiro said…: Hi Raychel, honored to have you join our group. Thinking of moving to Maui?

At 12:55pm on December 29, 2011, Chris Schup said…: Hey Raych...got a call from a woman at the Comp named Ann. Her garden club is anxious to tour your place (Grace was right!). They’ll love your AP 101 presentation :) ... Got some good vid clips of you last week. Will have a final compilation soon-ish. Talk soon.

At 6:29pm on November 23, 2011, andrew namiki robert said…: Hi Raychel,

Thanks for the tour yesterday it was a great learning experiance and gave me a lot of idead and things to work on, (my wallet is hurting already)

Thanks

Andrew (London)

At 6:12am on November 7, 2011, George said…: My wife recently informed me that our elephant ear is Taro. Any thoughts on whether this is a tasty variety? I assume you wait until it is dormant to harvest but am not certain. Any suggestions?

At 6:34pm on September 23, 2011, Maggie Culver said…: No, I don't Skype but I really should learn about it. I believe you're right about assembling together. My husband said to tell you that we'd love to come visit you as soon as you tell us how we can DRIVE there since neither one one of us wants to fly!

I'm having trouble concentrating on anything other than getting my greenhouse set up for aquaponics. I have drawings and measurements and I"m pretty sure now how I'm setting it up.

My cow had her calf yesterday so I am training her to be milked now. Today ended up pretty good with her standing still (AMEN!)

My hubby is home for the weekend and he just fixed me a burger....gonna go eat! Take care!

At 8:54pm on September 22, 2011, Maggie Culver said…: Not much! I came home and got right to work clearing out my greenhouse and getting a 300 gal. tank! Still getting it situated. Hope to have it ready for water in the next few weeks. Raychel, you are a fabulous person and I really enjoyed meeting you. If we don't see each other before, I'll see you "on the other side". ( But I do hope we can both do the 2012 conference!)

At 8:55pm on March 28, 2011, kelsey harvey said…: Hi Raychel,

Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. My mini lanai system has been running very smoothly with the minor tweaks here and there. Thank you for your welcoming me to the site. You're right, it is great.

Aloha!

Kelsey

At 1:39am on March 26, 2011, AlbertF said…: You mean for the meetup? Whenever you want. For home meetups the flow is different. So name a start and end time that is convenient for you. I'm sorry you cant make it to Olomana, that was the availability that Glenn had.