permaculture

[John Fritz <johnfritz77@yahoo.com>]

In case anyone on this thread was not aware, the following links are helpful 
for those who are looking for low maintenance irrigation.  I would only 
substitute for the hydroponic fertilization aspect of the systems.  
   
  John.
   
  
Here is a summary of everything I've found on "Earth Boxes," a
combination between Hydroponic gardening and container gardening. We
have just received our 1st Earth Box and will be testing it out on
tomatoes.

The original commercial Earth Box:
http://www.earthbox.com/
http://www.jaynesgarden.com/Food/earth-box.htm

Home Made Earth Box plans:
http://www.josho.com/Earthbox.htm
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/contain/msg0501044214330.html
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/newsrel/2004/apr04/apr0424.html

Daisy Chain boxes together using hose & bulkheads
http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings.categories/ssid/327

connected to a Watering Box attached to your water.This float valve
controls the water level.
http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/8221/cid/2024



                
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