TCLynx wrote:
If a person counts the set of of an aquaponics system as a hobby (as in something that they might spend some time and money on for enjoyment anyway) and they like growing their own food (veggies and fish) then I personally think it is a good investment to grow healthier food at home.
There is another factor. Doing the gardening and aquaponics might not be a big money savor for me right now but it is preparation for a future where good/safe food might not be so easy to come by.
Growing one's own food is freedom.
There is another factor. Doing the gardening and aquaponics might not be a big money savor for me right now but it is preparation for a future where good/safe food might not be so easy to come by.
Growing one's own food is freedom.
I'm in total agreement with this, the things that entertain you, your hobbies cost money. So I feel it is money I may have spent anyway like pay per view or fishing trips. If I didn't edge walks, weed trim or trim hedges (hypotheticly speaking my neighbors will tell you I don't do these things
) and invested the time in growing edibles Or even duel use edible ornamentals you get double use from the same buck. I'm working on a system that will use my lawn clippings for animal/fish food as well as compost worms and BSF larva. A little more time in the great outdoors and a little less time in front of the devil vision! It just seams to encourage the next steps in healthy living. And as a hobby it is easy/fun, I quit dirt gardening in the heat of summer because it is too much like work. Fighting weeds, stooping in the heat, and fighting insects. A well set up system, not nessasarily expensive saves all the stooping and hard work. And watching fish swim or chickens peck the ground is relaxing, therapeutic. So maybe one less cold beer...nah well maybe not that relaxing. 
