Keeping Animals

When we decided to keep fish in our in-ground concrete swimming pool, we faced the problem of what to do with the existing filter system. There was very little information on the topic available back… Continue reading Keeping Fish in a Pool – can the pool filter stay connected?

Keeping chickens is a topic that has a lot of interest for many reasons, and it is easy to find information on how to keep them in your backyard. We won’t clog the internet any… Continue reading Backyard Chickens : are they only good for eggs?

If you have read any article on this site, you would know that we are based in far north Queensland, Australia. It rains a lot in the wet season; some years, we can get 3.5-4… Continue reading Improve Your Garden Soil With Rock Dust and Chickens.

Aquaponics can be very rewarding. The acquired skills and the produce that can be grown make the initial cost and effort worth the investment. The entire process becomes an active biology and chemistry lesson when… Continue reading Growing Sustainable Fish Food for Aquaponics. (success)

Chickens are arguably the best first step into sustainable gardening and self-sufficiency. The multiple ways the humble chicken can help create closed-loop systems in our gardens are not discussed as much as they should be.… Continue reading Sustainable Gardening with Chickens : (do they need locking up)

Growing papaya from seed is a rewarding experience that allows you to cultivate this tropical fruit right in your backyard. With its delicious taste, vibrant color, and numerous health benefits, papaya is a favorite among… Continue reading Growing Papaya from Seed – a guide from Seeds to Trees.

We are like many families where the kids have grown and left home to make their way in life, leaving an unused swimming pool in the yard. We didn’t consider filling it in and didn’t… Continue reading Putting Fish in a Swimming Pool : 12 Tips to Consider

Filtering any aquaponics system is challenging because so many variables exist. Almost all systems end up custom designed to a degree. An aquaponic system will never remain static because the fish grow, and the fish… Continue reading Building a Pool Aquaponics Filtration System : what worked for us.

This story began on the 6th of December 2014. Location Far North Queensland, Australia. We had ordered 250 Jade Perch fingerlings from a fish farm several hours drive away, and this was the day we… Continue reading Growing Fish in a Swimming Pool Aquaponics System : our story