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Hi. I’m looking for powered nutrients, preferably organic. I’m using Ohrstrom’s maxicrop right now which is derived from seaweed but if people have other suggestions I’m open to them.
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Hi Janet. Thanks for the link. I’m actually not teaching in the classroom this year. I’m freelancing and writing this curriculum. So I don’t think I’m eligible.
In reply to - joanna posted an update in the group Teaching: Hi. I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m Joanna, a NYC teacher and curriculum specialist. My good friend and colleague Beth (who will be joining this group shortly) and I are developing a science curriculum of which hydroponics is a major component. We’ll be on the boards quite a [...] · View -
Hi James. My colleague and I are developing a K-5 curriculum. We’re both former NYC public school teachers and have teamed up for a new adventure.
I’ll definitely keep you posted on our developments! I was one of the first people to have a window farm installed in my house. Sadly my husband and I had to take it down when we moved. I’m working on a way to rebuild it in some fashion in my new place. In reply to - joanna posted an update in the group Teaching: Hi. I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m Joanna, a NYC teacher and curriculum specialist. My good friend and colleague Beth (who will be joining this group shortly) and I are developing a science curriculum of which hydroponics is a major component. We’ll be on the boards quite a [...] · View -
Hi. I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m Joanna, a NYC teacher and curriculum specialist. My good friend and colleague Beth (who will be joining this group shortly) and I are developing a science curriculum of which hydroponics is a major component. We’ll be on the boards quite a bit.
Welcome Joanna! That is exciting! What is the age group that you will be developing this curriculum for? Keep us updated on how the development goes, I am sure the community would love to help to get the ball rolling on practical / legitimized classroom use for WindowFarms. The more that gets put out there always serves to inspire new thoughts too!
Hi James. My colleague and I are developing a K-5 curriculum. We’re both former NYC public school teachers and have teamed up for a new adventure.
I’ll definitely keep you posted on our developments! I was one of the first people to have a window farm installed in my house. Sadly my husband and I had to take it down when we moved. I’m working on a way to rebuild it in some fashion in my new place. That’s great, getting them interested and thinking early is what I like to see! I am sure you will come up with some great hands-on activities for the little ones to build their knowledge base surrounding food production and responsible living. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! And don’t forget, this is a place for collaboration, so if you want any insight, just start a thread or make a post, and we will gladly help work out the kinks, or add in some flavor!
hi joanna, you should enter your science curriculum in the WF contest. You can win a WF for your classroom. I posted the link in a post above and it is on the windowfarms.org site under contest. If you can’t find the link, let me know and I will post it for for you.
Hi Janet. Thanks for the link. I’m actually not teaching in the classroom this year. I’m freelancing and writing this curriculum. So I don’t think I’m eligible.
I’m sorry, I over looked the former part.
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joanna commented on the blog post Static Hydroponics in a bottle 2 years, 9 months ago · View
That’s excellent. I work with Boswyck Farms in Brooklyn. We’re doing a similar soda bottle program. They’re awesome in the classroom (and at home and work). I’d love to talk more about what you’re doing.
Cheers! Joanna
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joanna commented on the blog post Airlift woes 2 years, 12 months ago · View
Wow–this looks great. How long did it take you to build?
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joanna commented on the blog post Strawberry update – 22 days since transplant 3 years, 2 months ago · View
Fabulous. I’m looking forward to hearing how they turn out. How will you pollinate them? By hand?
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3 years, 7 months ago · ViewJoanna Burgess joined the group Manhattan 3 years, 7 months ago · View
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Joanna Burgess commented on the blog post First Harvest
Hi Ted. I didn’t grow either one from seed–I got both plants from the Union Sq Farmer’s Market when they were tiny. The Sweet Basil grew like crazy–it got bigger everyday. I picked the leaves when it was about 1 ft tall and got 3 cups (packed down) which is the perfect amt for a [...]
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Joanna Burgess wrote a new blog post: Window Farm Cat Defense
My cat Lizzie (not pictured) has pretty much killed one of my Amish Snap Pea plants. Here is my simple yet effective cat defense system: cover windowsill with many house plants, in this case orchids and 1 cactus.
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Joanna Burgess wrote a new blog post: First Harvest
I had my first harvest last night. Friends came over for homemade pizza which I topped with pesto I made from sweet basil and silver thyme–both of which I grew in my Window Farm. The other ingredients were mostly local. I made the dough, grew some of the tomatoes we used on my fire escape; [...]
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Joanna Burgess commented on the blog post The Windowfarms Project Wants You!
Hey Britta. I’m happy to help you out. I don’t think I can be an “official” intern but grant writing/research, plant care/experimentation I can do.
Joanna3 years, 8 months ago · View
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Joanna Burgess commented on the blog post Here’s My Farm
I’m dong a little plant replacement this weekend so when I’m done I’ll post an update. Thanks for the compliments.
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Joanna Burgess commented on the blog post Amish Snap Peas
Good idea re: alligator clip. I’m trying to grow a curtain but I think it will take a it. It’ll be pretty when it fills in.
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Joanna Burgess commented on the blog post Amish Snap Peas
@Britta Hey! I wanted to use something sturdy and thin because I still need to open this window from time to time. I tried plastic fishing wire but found it difficult to work with–thick and unwieldy. I decided 28 gauge wire I bought for knitting a cover for my bottles (I’ll post a picture of [...]
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Joanna Burgess commented on the blog post Amish Snap Peas
@Britta Hey! I wanted to use something sturdy and thin because I still need to open this window from time to time. I tried plastic fishing wire but found it difficult to work with–thick and unwieldy. I decided 28 gauge wire I bought for knitting a cover for my bottles (I’ll post a picture of [...]
3 years, 9 months ago · View
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Joanna Burgess commented on the blog post Amish Snap Peas
@Britta Hey! I wanted to use something sturdy and thin because I still need to open this window from time to time. I tried plastic fishing wire but found it difficult to work with–thick and unwieldy. I decided 28 gauge wire I bought for knitting a cover for my bottles (I’ll post a picture of [...]
3 years, 9 months ago · View
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Joanna Burgess commented on the blog post Here’s My Farm
@Calais The nasturtiums aren’t doing so hot. I think it’s because I couldn’t get them into my farm right away. I’m going to replace one tomorrow with another endive plant.
3 years, 9 months ago · View
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