Would you like to know how to grow fresh healthy chemical free produce in your backyard with the benefit of having access to fresh fish.

Join us for a practical aquaponics workshop on how to build your own aquaponics system and produce organic, vegetables and fresh fish in your own backyard.

This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to build a range of DIY backyard aquaponics setups.

We know there is no one way to do aquaponics, so on the day you will be introduced to several setups to help ensure you get a good grasp on the different options out there for home aquaponics systems. Then you can build your own with confidence.

What the Day will Teach

• The theory behind Aquaponics
• Nutrient cycling in different types of aquaponics systems
• The benefits of integrating Permaculture in to your Aquaponic Design
• Different types of setups, grow beds, pumps and equipment
• Design and hands-on construction of different aquaponics systems
• The different fish food strategies
• Selecting the best fish species for your backyard system
• Selecting the best plants for your backyard system
• How to approach the design of your system, to ensure success
• Understanding ‘system cycling’
• Water Testing for Fish & Plant survival
• Fish disease prevention strategies to ensure optimal health
• Nutrient management of your crop

Inconjunction with Yabba Permaculture to end your day we will take a tour of the First off Grid house in Seven Hills where you will be inspired to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

Teacher for The Day

Scott Gregory is the CEO & Founder of Sprouting Good. Scott teaches students about sustainable food production through Aquaponics, Hydroponics & Permaculture Techniques whilst the organisation employs homeless youth.

The Day Course Fee Also Includes

• A 45 minute one on one design consultation to help you build the best system for your place.

Places are strictly limited & on a first in basis so grab your tickets today.