Sustainability
An exploration into sustainable living with plants and technology
This has been a journey of exploration with a desire to learn about plants and self sufficiency. Hydroponics came into my sphere of influence because of the dramatic reduction in water required to grow crops. This comes with its caveats, but it can’t be denied that hydroponic systems uses less water to grow a plant.
This is the beginning of the hydroponic operation. A Raspberry Pi set up to monitor the air temp / humidity, water temp / ph, and send infrared signals to our AC power plugs for turning the fans and pumps on and off.
Off to Hawaii to learn more about growing and sustainable living! First stop, the middle of nowhere Maui, a perfect place to put my skills to the test. No hydroponic setup required.
One of my favorite places to go.
Learned about so many different types of plants, and most importantly, watched them grow.
Radish, cherimoya, avocado, turmeric, chayote, giant squash.
Large Aquaponic system
Big Island fun! Another world.
Soursop, sprinkler tetrahedrons, mango orchard.
In the end, I learned how intricate our ecosystem is and how bountiful the rewards can be.