Events - The Aquaponic Source

The Aquaponic Source and the Denver Botanic Gardens Present Murray Hallam

September 19, 9:00 - 3:00, Denver Botanic Gardens

For the first time ever in the U.S. we have one of the most famous Australian aquaponics experts here to teach us in person.  The star the “Aquaponics Made Easy” and the newly released “Aquaponic Secrets” videos, Murray Hallam is without a doubt one of the most highly regarded experts on aquaponics in the world.

In this Aquaponics Made Easy Workshop, you will learn:

• Both the theory and practice of Aquaponics.
• How to understand and manage your own Aquaponics system.
• A brief history of Aquaponics and how it fits in today's water scarcity situation, and localized food production.
• Important considerations when building or procuring your own home system.
• The plants and fish that can be successfully grown in Aquaponics systems.
• System management, water quality, plant health, pest control, the nitrogen cycle.
• Special considerations for indoor and winter growing
• Hand out lecture notes to take home with you.

Lunch with be provided.

Register at the Denver Botanic Gardens

Indoor Aquaponics Class Taught in Boulder, CO October 6 & 13

Imagine growing vegetables and fish together in your home this winter. Now imagine that the only work you need to do is to feed the fish! Aquaponics is a new way of growing, using organic hydroponics with fish waste as the plant food. In this class you will learn how to set up and operate your own Indoor Aquaponics system, and get great information on indoor plant lighting. Two Wednesday evenings - Oct 6 and Oct 13, plus a Saturday greenhouse tour. Click here for more information.