Hey guys!

So I’m in research phase for building my WindowFarm after I saw Britta’s TED talk and I have to admit that I have a ridiculous amount of information swirling around in my head and it’s starting to overwhelm me. I’ve read dozens of articles on here and there are still a few things unclear to me.

Basically, I was hoping I could do a site visit to someone that has an established WF somewhere near my neighborhood (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) so I can see it in action and get a good visual of all the working parts in person. Would anybody be willing to let me in to see theirs?

I’m thinking of doing a set up similar to Jenna Spevack’s (seen here: http://our.windowfarms.org/2010/05/05/plastic-free-window-farm/) though I may have to cut corners on the no plastic idea. I’m also trying to start off with three or four columns in my GINORMOUS 7.5′ x 8′ living room window. I know that’s pretty ambitious, since it’s my first aeroponic system, but I think the process is pretty straight forward, and I’d rather just get it all done, rather than build the first and then have to scale up later. My research seems to indicate that I should have two separate air lift pump systems so that I have enough lift. Is that correct?

Thanks in advance for all your help and I can’t wait to be eating my very own pak choy!

Attention New York City residents or to those who happen to be in town!

We are throwing a garage sale, potluck style at our storefront space in Williamsburg and want to take this opportunity to meet our local windowfarms enthusiasts. We have a lot goodies (used and new) in the basement that you can buy for cheap! So if you have built a windowfarm, want to build a windowfarm, or simply want to check out what we do in person and meet awesome people such as yourselves, then come over!

Bring your special dish(es) to share, beer (or cocktails) to drink, and we will do the same.

Location:
Storefront (the one with windowfarms on the window)
355 Bedford Ave.
Brookyn NY 11211

Date:
Sunday September 25th

Time:
6pm – 9pm.

Please RSVP by Friday September 23rd. You can do so by emailing us at info@windowfarms.org with ‘Potluck Sunday’ on the subject line.

Thanks so much for your support of the Windowfarms Project. We look forward to seeing you all Sunday! In the mean time check out the list of things we have for sale below, maybe they might get you excited.

***NOTE: Everything for sale is only to be purchased and picked up on site.
We simply do not have the man-power to ship any of these.

Parts:
Rigid tubes
Air pumps
Water pumps
Solar air pumps
Painted/drilled planter bottles
Aluminum tracks for hanging
LED lights
Grow lights
CFL bulbs
Plastic reservoirs of several sizes
Aquarium tank
Clay pellets
Seedling trays
Net cups
Seeds
Hanging cable (wire cable)
Plumbing parts
Timers
Light sockets, wires, cords
Tiny spoons
Tiny envelopes
Drip emitters
Nutrients

Tools:
Lock cutter
Swaging tool
Plastic sealer

Furnitures:
Doors for tabletop
Plant shelvings
Expandable white table
Office chairs

I have been browsing many a seed catalogue, and I am sure that I’m going to buy a bajillion different kinds of seeds. Just to grow one plant of each variety… so…

Let’s swap seeds!!!

Is anyone else interested?

Hi all!

I would like to encourage everyone in the windowfarm community to consider hosting an action party on 10/10/2010 for 350.org!

350.org is an international community effort to encourage positive climate change initiatives in governments all around the world.

10/10 is the chosen date to celebrate success thus far, and to educate others on the importance of taking action.

10/10 is also a perfect opportunity to host a Window Farm class!!!

Share your knowledge, help others get their farm started, re-use all those PET bottles!

Hi Folks,

comes anybody from cologne and are interested to talk about the experiences of hydroculture ?

Greetz

Juan

Are any members from the (United States) Pacific Northwest? Specifically Oregon?

I formed an Oregon group and want to connect with other Oregonians/Pacific Northwesterners.

Reply to this post, send me a message, add me as a friend, or join the group!

-Travis

I just got a suggestion that we hold workshops at the windowfarms headquarters for folks who want to build their own systems.

For the most part, we have been trying to keep all the know-how building online here on the website so that people based elsewhere can benefit as well (like the Finland Windowfarms team!!).

However, I am considering holding workshops occasionally again at headquarters in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We would ask for a $25 per person donation to the project in exchange for a “cooking show” kind of demo session and customized troubleshooting advice.

Interest? We would probably hold the first one in April 2010 sometime.

Hello,

I am a student at Columbia College Chicago and I did a report asking to bring the Windowfarming system somewhere in Chicago. I have gotten a great response from this and just had a meeting with the Garfield Park Conservatory regarding getting a windowfarm installed there. They have agreed to provide space and materials. However, we need to have someone who has completed a Windowfarm in Chicago to help us with putting this plan into action. This is a VERY ecxiting opportunity to get the word out about Windowfarming!

Is there anyone here in the CHICAGO area who has completed a windowfarm?

Or, is there a way I can find members who are in Chicago, either would help.

Let me know!

This Sunday, I will be giving a workshop on the Waterpod! I will focus on whatever are the interests of folks who show up. If you bring measurements of your window, I can help make sure you walk away with a sketch of a full reservoir system designed specifically for one of your windows and all the specs for your components. I will also have a demo model of the three tier system with me.
Lots of other fantastic urban ag specialists will be around. Come hang out!