Ep. 375
The YouTube video from the channel “PARAGRAPHIC” showcases backyard aquaponics, a symbiotic system where fish waste nourishes plants and plant roots filter water for the fish. Host Charles Collins, a sustainable gardener, explains the process using a 350-gallon tilapia tank and grow beds with lava rock for beneficial bacteria. He details the transfer of plants without soil, the benefits of faster and larger plant growth, and their off-grid solar power and battery system. Beyond aquaponics, Collins touches upon traditional gardening, hydroponics, raising chickens and pigs, and the joy of connecting with family through these sustainable practices, emphasizing that anyone can start gardening regardless of space.