In hydroponics and aeroponics applications, nutrient solution needs to be prepared – measured, mixed, and then added to reservoir. In aquaponics, there’s no mixing fertilizer involved, making it a great way for beginners to cultivate plants. Only fish needs to be fed.

The number of commercial applications utilizing aeroponics is still very limited. A number of universities globally are currently exploring science of aquaponics to advance this extreme cultivation technique. Aquaponics is currently being used in areas where fish population is declining and/or their food supply must be imported.

Those tiny seeds will spring from ground O my I spy another fire ant mound It's a battle to have a bountiful harvest But each year I plant and pray for best

I know gardens are a gift from above I plant mine with care and tend it with love The garden of Eden was planted by God I wonder how he felt as he worked sod

This year I ate some silver queen corn I picked it from my garden one Friday morn Straight from stalk to pot it went That sweet corn was worth effort spent

Copyright 2005 Irvin L. Rozier