The biodome garden book / Patricia Watters.
With over a hundred black and white photographs, as well as detailed diagrams, THE BIODOME GARDEN BOOK describes how to construct and maintain a unique, self-contained, passive solar greenhouse and aquaculture unit that needs no electrical ventilation or humidifying system. Unlike the usual greenhouse structure, the Biodome Garden is a design of superior strength, engineered with a high degree of structural integrity--an organic system capable of supplying animal and vegetable protein and nutrients, while also absorbing, storing, and radiating heat for a naturally humidified, moisture-retaining, weed-free, "potting soil" garden that includes a totally wind-powered ventilation system.
Record details
- ISBN: 1463757360
- ISBN: 9781463757366
- Physical Description: 118 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: Lexington, KY : Armour Press ; c2011.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 1. Will you be prepared? -- Population growth statistics : Food facts and fallacies : What is a biodome garden? -- 2. Principles of the biodome garden -- Components of the biodome garden as a mini-universe are illustrated -- 3. Essentials for passive solar gardening -- The concept of passive solar in a nutshell : Practical application in construction of the biodome garden : adding a biodome garden room for energy saving and building tax credits -- 4. Building the biodome garden, step by step -- Laying the foundation : Constructing the fish tank : Assembling the vegetable bed walls : Putting together a biofilter for proper pH : Effective rodent control : Assembling the dome -- 5. Preparing the beds -- Building a potting soil bed : Raising earthworms for fish food and soil aeration : Composting basics -- 6. Utilizing the water tank -- Fish tank or hot tub? Stocking the tank : Adaptable varieties : Adding water plants -- 7. Incorporating hydroponics -- Building hydroponic herb and vegetable flats : Oyster-shell filters for correct pH balance : Installing a wicking system over the fish tank -- 8. Staying in control -- Companion planting : Natural control of bugs : Predator and parasite beneficial bugs : Recipes for natural pesticides, repellents, and attractants -- 9. Easy-to-build accessories -- Building mushroom trays and growing mushrooms : Incorporating hanging herb baskets -- 10. Block, stones or silo staves? -- Using retaining-wall blocks for raised beds : Pavers for walkways and for show.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | 690.89 WAT (Text) | 37810435116487 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
