The Green Suite

So I decided to add a few plants to the open spots in my windowfarm. Michelle and I were at the farmers market and I picked up a few seedlings for 3 bucks each. I got habanero, basil, and mint. Thankfully, they didn’t seem to be bothered by the transplant from dirt to hydro. The mint smells so good! I can’t wait to see how big they will get.

So I decided to add a few plants to the open spots in my windowfarm. Michelle and I were at the farmers market and I picked up a few seedlings for 3 bucks each. I got habanero, basil, and mint. Thankfully, they didn’t seem to be bothered by the transplant from dirt to hydro. The mint smells so good! I can’t wait to see how big they will get.

Texas wind power near Sweetwater. There are miles and miles of them. (Taken with instagram)

Texas wind power near Sweetwater. There are miles and miles of them. (Taken with instagram)

We’ve got worms! I finally got my worms in my compost bin. I have already noticed a reduction of trash. In a few months I will have the best compost money can buy except it will be totally free, and derived from our waste! It was really easy to set up. Total cost on everything including the worms was less than $30. 

We’ve got worms! I finally got my worms in my compost bin. I have already noticed a reduction of trash. In a few months I will have the best compost money can buy except it will be totally free, and derived from our waste! It was really easy to set up. Total cost on everything including the worms was less than $30. 

So technically this is a green energy post ;) I found this chandelier at a thrift store for $15 but is was all beat up. So I had to fix a few things on it before I painted it with some left over paint. Then strung it with beads and jewels I bought on clearance at Michael’s. It was a lot of work, but the final product looks great.  Total cost was $35 for the chandelier and another $30 for the CFL bulbs.  

Close up of the best tomatoes ever! The last ones were sooo amazing. (Taken with instagram)

Close up of the best tomatoes ever! The last ones were sooo amazing. (Taken with instagram)

Window farm at 5 months. I had no idea it would get this big! (Taken with instagram)

Window farm at 5 months. I had no idea it would get this big! (Taken with instagram)

No Impact Experiment in celebration of Earth Day

In Celebration of Earth Day, we have decided to take our environmentalism to the next level. We will participate in “The No Impact Challenge”.  Inspired by, “No Impact Man” the 2009 documentary, ”The No Impact Challenge”changes our environmentally unfriendly habits in favor of habits that cause little or no impact on the environment. They have a website where you can track your progress and share your journey with the online community. Sounds kinda fun right?   

This is a pretty cool 1950's Navy training video, "How magnets create electricity"

I love these old 1950’s training films! This one explains how magnets can be used to create electricity. This is the basic principle behind wind turbines. 

Finally got the repaired panel back in place. After three days of work I’m back where I started. Oh well, at least it’s all working again. Both panels are putting out 19 volts at around 5 amps. Stay tuned for the next project, which will be a worm bin. :)

Finally got the repaired panel back in place. After three days of work I’m back where I started. Oh well, at least it’s all working again. Both panels are putting out 19 volts at around 5 amps. Stay tuned for the next project, which will be a worm bin. :)

Finally back together again and working better than before! Hooray! (Taken with instagram)

Finally back together again and working better than before! Hooray! (Taken with instagram)