For a minute there I thought I had to get off my couch, when all the while the fact is we don't have to do anything much but keep things afloat for just a few decades more! In fact, we'd best shut up about PO, because if our offspring finds out we knew about it all along, they'll turn and wring our necks come 2036!
Joined: Jun 02, 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Bradenton FL
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: Garden suitable for wheelchair or restricted movement
Some folks would like to garden, but can not stoop or bend down to do it. Often, digging is not possible, or the exertion required is just too much to do safely. I have trouble with bending and stooping myself, and can only walk around for short periodes of time. So, I have built an elivated growing space that is convienient to use while seated. If interested, construction details with pictures are at www.hydroprojects.homestead.com. There you will see a link for elevated trough system. The total cost is reasonable, under a hundred dollars if everything is bought new. The growing area is 8 inches wide by any length you like. The one I built is 11 foot long. It can be shorter or longer as desired. Please let me know if you like it or have any questions. n6xf chuck
Joined: Sep 03, 2007 Posts: 598 Location: Sunny Virginia, USA
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Garden suitable for wheelchair or restricted movement
Very interesting. What is the nutrient mix that you use for the trough system? _________________ When somebody makes a statement you don't understand, don't tell him he's crazy. Ask him what he means. -- Otto Harkaman, Space Viking
Joined: Jun 02, 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Bradenton FL
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Garden suitable for wheelchair or restricted movement
Hi, I use a commercial product from southern agriculture and insecticides. www.southernag.com It comes in 25 pound bags. 1/2 cup is used for 25 gallons. Also 1/4 cup of calcium nitrate, and 1/8 cup of epsom salts. It is called SA Soluable special hydroponic mix. I runs around $25 bucks. 5-11-26. If you go to their site, you can find it in their commercial products catalog on page 6 ( I think). It is a PDF file. Hope this helps. I think the product number is 77666, but I'm not positive about that. chuck
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