Edition Eight

The eighth edition of the Backyard Aquaponics magazine, is packed with useful information. Edition eight features the unique role aquaponics plays within the family unit.

Joel Malcolm has been privileged to an exclusive interview with Dr. James Rakocy - one  of the worlds leading specialists on aquaponics. Continuing on from our Commercial Aquaponics series, this edition includes an article on a commercial NFT system, based in New Zealand.

Faye Arcaro also continues sharing he passion for insects in her captivating tale of the white cabbage butterfly.The edition is packed full of articles that are bound to stimulate your interest, and provide you with hours of entertainment.

Commercial NFT Aquaponics

Wilson Lenard shows us why commercial aquaponics has so much potential in New Zealand. He takes us on an in-depth tour of his commercial system and discusses exactly how his system works.

This is a valuable read for any commercial and non commercial grower, and continues on from our series on commercial aquaponics systems.

Picking from the Patch

With a legion of enthusiastic followers, reading about their day to day efforts, Mark and Jannette England are local celebrities. Their captivating journey of 365 days picking from their patch, has enthrilled hundreds of keen readers.

Their daily blog shows just how easy it really is to grow your own produce in your backyard.

Okra

One of the world's forgotten staples. It was once a proud vegetable, and was used extensively by native americans.This wonder plant contains a magnitude of vitamins and minerals. And the best thing is, okra is unbelievably easy to grow and eat.

It is best chopped up into stews and sauces where it acts as a thickening agent.