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New Attractions Coming to
Sid’s Ponds and Gardenscapes
 Teachers,
students and the general public will soon have the opportunity
to learn about hydroponic and aquaponic technology at Sid’s
Ponds and Gardenscapes, Inc. in Hornby, Ontario.
A unique display of aquaponic and
hydroponic systems is being planned for Sid’s Ponds and
Gardenscapes and will be installed and ready for visitors this
fall. Prior to the opening of the main displays, an aquaponic
system will be on display this summer to demonstrate the concept
and introduce the idea to customers and visitors to Sid’s
Ponds.
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants
without soil. In an aquaponic system, hydroponics is combined
with aquaculture to produce healthy and safe fish and
vegetables, which are grown in one integrated, recirculating
system. This creates a mini ecosystem where both plants and
fish can thrive because the fish waste provides a food source
for the growing plants and the plants provide a natural filter
for the fish. These technologies have the potential to help
feed people around the world while protecting natural resources,
utilizing waste and conserving water.
Imtiaz Mustapha, owner of Sid’s Ponds, has
hired Nelson and Pade, Inc. www.aquaponics.com, to design
the display, develop custom curriculums and provide on-going
support. Nelson and Pade, Inc. is known in the industry for
experience in aquaponic system design and agri-tourism.
Beginning this fall, Sid’s Ponds will offer
a variety of tours of the aquaponic and hydroponic displays.
Each tour will provide information specific to the group
visiting. These will include educational tours for school
groups of all ages, garden clubs and the general public.
Aquaponics and hydroponics are excellent teaching models for
students of all ages because theses methods of growing plants
and fish demonstrate many concepts taught in biology and the
sciences.
During tours, visitors will be able to
wander among the most innovative aquaponic, hydroponic and
organic systems, viewing lush plants and exotic fruits while
learning about modern and futuristic food production
techniques.
Imagine vine ripened tomatoes ready to
harvest, brilliantly colored flowers spilling out of a
container, strawberries grown from floor to ceiling and banana
trees that seem to be growing through the roof. Lush lettuce
plants will float on a raft on a nutrient-rich pond with
colorful fish swimming in a tank nearby…long seedless cucumbers
will hang from an A-frame trellis that straddles the pond and peppers in a rainbow of colors will thrive.
Sid’s Ponds and Gardenscapes is a dynamic
garden center on 8 acres of land. In addition to a large retail
showroom and 8 display garden ponds, Sid’s is also home to an 18
hole mini golf and a 1/10th scale race track for
remote control electric cars. The aquaponic and hydroponic
displays will complement the existing facility and will provide
a unique learning experience for all.
For more information on Sid’s Ponds and
Gardenscapes, Inc, call 905-824-5104 or visit www.pondclub.com.
Sid’s Ponds and Gardenscapes is located at 6000 Ninth Line,
Hornby, Ontario.
For more information on aquaponics,
hydroponics and aquaculture, visit www.aquaponics.com
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