John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to Yonkers, New York to visit the Science Barge. The Barge is a floating vessel that uses wind and solar power for energy and collects rainwater and filters river water for clean water. Using the water and power they are able to grow food using a variety of methods including hydroponics and aquaponics. In this episode you will learn more about the Science Barge which is a project of Groundwork Hudson Valley and how they teach kids about sustainability and how food grows. After watching this episode you will learn some techniques you can use to start growing your own food today.
Learn more about the Science Barge at
http://www.groundworkhv.org/
Post time: Jul-16-2017