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====Non-Vegetal Infrastructure==== | ====Non-Vegetal Infrastructure==== |
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| Here are some details about [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:seedling_pots|seedling pots made from waste]], [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:growing_bags|planters made out of grocery bags]], [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:self-watering|self-watering trials]] and [[windshields]]. |
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===Seedling Pots=== | ===Seedling Pots=== |
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I built most of my seedling pots [[michka:know-hows:urban_foraging|out of packaging]] found in FoAM's bin. | I built most of my seedling pots [[michka:know-hows:urban_foraging|out of waste packaging]] found in FoAM's bin. |
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I used many different kinds: | I used many different kinds: |
===Growing Bags=== | ===Growing Bags=== |
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I am currently researching on sewing growing bags out of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:grocery_bag_containers|unusable grocery bags]]. I ended up sewing one out of a similar plastic fabric found in FoAM's storage space. This bag is now the main growing space on the balcony, and the first radishes planted there are thriving ! | {{ :michka:know-hows:img_4824.jpg?400 |}} |
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| After some web research, I understood that it seemed completely fine to [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:grocery_bag_containers|use common grocery bags as a planter]]. I ended up sewing one out at the right dimensions from a similar plastic fabric found in FoAM's storage space. This bag is now the main growing space on the balcony, and the first radishes planted there are thriving ! |
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I also performed some [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:self-watering|self-watering]] trials. | I also performed some [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:self-watering|self-watering]] trials. |