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Comment on My Quick and Dirty DIY DWC by Alex

Alex — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:21:02 +0000

Good info, I’d just like to add one thing. If you’re using a 500W equivalent CFL (im assuming 125w or 150w bulb) you should get yourself a ceramic socket. It would be safer.

Comment on Should’ve Done My Homework (or How I Got Screwed by Nextgen/Amerinada) by E.H.

E.H. — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:05:48 +0000

I don’t think there’s much risk for fire as long as the lighting system is properly set-up. If you keep the easily combustible stuff away from the light there shouldn’t be any danger, and the bits that get blown all over won’t be hot enough to start fires.

Just messes.

I’d thought about eBay or Craigslist, by my concern is that the equipment might be used, or more specifically for what it might have been used. I like to play it extra safe when my hobby is so commonly used for “other” plants.

Comment on Should’ve Done My Homework (or How I Got Screwed by Nextgen/Amerinada) by Dan

Dan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:44:48 +0000

Oh man, that is a bummer! I am always freaked out about my bulb bursting when I am not home. Can that not set the house on fire? Hope you can find a new ballast before long, ebay has some pretty good deals.

Comment on If a Butterfly Flaps it’s Wings Online… by Computers & Tech

Computers & Tech — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:47:53 +0000

Hi there,
Great post, I just stumbled upon it and I am already a fan.

Comment on DIY Earth Box by E.H.

E.H. — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:25:34 +0000

Cool, I’d like to see some pictures of that. I always like new ideas.

Comment on DIY Earth Box by GriZ

GriZ — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:00:06 +0000

I used a similar design this year becasue voles were destroying my plants. I used the rubbermaid 18 gal. and cut out the indented part of the lid to use as a soil screen over the resevoir and used many aeration holes in it covered by some landscape fabric. I also do some w/o aeration holes and found the aeration holes made a big difference in plants performance with the aerated plants doing much better. I used 4 – 6″ legs for the screen made from pvc with two acting as wicking chambers. The systems works so well that 8′ high fence pole are too short to support the tomato plants. As of mid August the vines are at least 12′ high and flopping over the top of my supports. Next year I need to spend my time building some type of support to contain these vigorous plants. Even italian hot pepper plants are 4-5′ high!

Comment on You Know You’re a Gardener When… by Rosengeranium (Indoor Gardener)

Rosengeranium (Indoor Gardener) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:15:11 +0000

I hope you managed the sun! Chard is a joy to grow – and it tastes well. When I start a new allotment garden I’ll plant loads of it!

I add one item to your “you know you’re a gardener when…” list
-You know you’re a gardener when you look at a SciFi-movie and exclaims
“Regular geraniums! Couldn’t they at least have chosen something that looks at bit more exotic?!”
(Side note: sci fi geek points to anyone identifying the movie in question…)

Comment on My Quick and Dirty DIY DWC by LotSmonidot

LotSmonidot — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:08:17 +0000

Fantastic website – hope to visit again=D

Comment on DIY Earth Box by D.I.Y. Sub-Irrigation « Paper Chaise

D.I.Y. Sub-Irrigation « Paper Chaise — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:45:05 +0000

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Comment on DIY Earth Box by Jim Socal

Jim Socal — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:34:44 +0000

Thanks for this info. I was curious as to how one might make one of these!
Now I know that making one is way beyond my skills and/or desire to build one.
Looks like way too much work for me! Maybe if I was retired and had nothing better to do… Nah. Probably not!
But thanks. Now I know.