Aquaponics

In the greenhouse we have an Aquaponics system set up. Aquaponics is a system of

aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies 

nutrients for plants grown hydroponically, which in turn purify the water for the fish. 

Pest Trial

Pest Trial: In the vegetable garden we have four varieties of tomato plants growing: Perfect Flame, Brady Big, Genuwine, and Orange Zinger. This trial is evaluating the effectiveness of an organic approach using 2 oils on the pest population including:Leaf - footed Bugs and Brown & Green Stink Bugs. 

Above are two pictures of Lady Beetle larvae. Lady Beetles are beneficial insects that eat aphids and other soft body insects. Lady Beetles are great insects to have around the garden!!