HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Is it weird that I get excited to open this thread every time I see it bump up?I love posting! It's funny to see my DH and I rush to the basement to check the status of our little "sprouts". We're so proud. They're like our children...only they stay put and don't talk back. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Update on our mini Living with the Land....Left to right in this rock wool:-lettuce-basil-cilantro-spinachTo the left of this set up are our patio tomatoes and Hungarian peppers. :yay: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 That's awesome Deb! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Oh wow, it' actually starting to look like a tiny little garden. So cool!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Some of our baby sprouts have graduated! Lettuce, spinach, cilantro, and basil are in their new hydro-home... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 SpinachLettuce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 just found this thread and it is awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jiggity 0 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Great job. Please keep us posted. Do you have the research and build up of the system posted somewhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Soooooo cool!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Great job. Please keep us posted. Do you have the research and build up of the system posted somewhere?This is a trial run at a hydroponic system, Jiggity. Once we witness it's success, we will surely share the details of the set up. My DH and I LOVE the ride at EpCot (and since my DH works in the plumbing dept at HD), he decided why not give it a try? (Much of the growing research was online)When I can make pesto, prep a salad, pick our own tomatoes, I'll get him to post his plans. In the meantime, keep yer fingers crossed.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 This is so exciting! I'm so glad you are sharing with us! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kadancer 82 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 How hard was this to set up-my teenager has been begging to do this since his first Behind the Seeds tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mommy rainbo.....Bo 41 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 That is awesome. If my basement wasn't so cold I would love to try this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 How hard was this to set up-my teenager has been begging to do this since his first Behind the Seeds tour.Watching my DH build it was EASY . My DH building it for the first time was pretty much trial and error. If we get great results, I'll be sure and post as much detail about its construction as I can. (the napkin with the sketches and doodling will need more detail)It IS very rewarding and certainly a great project for you son. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 That is awesome. If my basement wasn't so cold I would love to try this.We live in Michigan and our basement is around 60-65. The light provides extra heat. As long as the plants get water, nutrients and light, your good. We even have a fan on a timer to "cool" things off from time to time...Remember, lettuce loves cooler temps too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Kadancer, my DH suggests trying a small scale model with a Home Depot bucket. He also said to visit your local hydroponic store for support. Online searches will have endless info too. Let us know if your son tries it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ok Grumpy AKA Cindy~~ 9 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 This is really Neat! I love the Land and find it very interesting how thier gardends grow! Keep us posted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Here come the cucumber! :yay: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ooooh!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogcarbon 0 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Love this!We went on the Behind the Seed tour many YEARS ago, and they handled out papers to build your own and info on where to get more info and materials. Wonder if I still have that info? Hmmmmm.... I will need to do a search this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 My DH and I have only done the boat ride. Absolutely will do the tour in June. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J&J Adventuring..Julia 22 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 This is so very cool. I've always wanted to try out this stuff. Congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 We love that ride and my wife and son did the behind the scenes tour last summer. I can't wait to see how your experiment works out. Thanks for posting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Look at how healthy the roots are! :yay:(This is our spinach) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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