Aquaponic Gardening is the fascinating marriage of hydroponics (growing plants without soil) and aquaculture (growing fish in captivity). The popular Udemy course "Aquaponic Gardening: Growing Fish and Vegetables Together" teaches you how to grow an entire dinner right in your backyard with aquaponics! Safe, healthy fish and organic vegetables with no weeds! Aquaponic … [Read more...]
8 Hobbies That Will Make You Smarter – According to Science
If you think all hobbies are just pleasurable ways that people spend their time, think again. Some can actually make you smarter. Check out these hobbies and the free Alison courses that will help you get started on them. 1. Photography You combine different elements like light, exposure, and effects to click a perfect picture, which requires a lot of focus … [Read more...]
Aquaponic Gardening: Growing Fish and Vegetables Together
Grow an entire dinner right in your backyard! Safe, healthy fish and organic vegetables with no weeds or watering! Welcome to Aquaponic Gardening and the fascinating marriage of hydroponics (growing plants without soil) and aquaculture (growing fish in captivity). This course is based on the Instructor's book, "Aquaponic Gardening: A Step by Step Guide to Growing Fish and … [Read more...]
Introduction to Growing Organic Food Sustainably – A Free Course
Growing your own organic food in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner is becoming a very popular activity. However, many people hesitate at growing vegetables as they are uncertain how they should start and of the kind of work that is needed. The Alison free online course "Introduction to Growing Organic Food Sustainably" introduces you to all aspects of growing … [Read more...]
Understanding Soil – A Free Course
Soil is the skin of the earth It begins as rock that is broken down by plants, animals, and the elements; it blends with other materials, and becomes the foundation of our the forests, grasslands and fields. In this course we will explore how soil works and what makes it possible for plants to grow in soil at all. 1: Soil Basics The Story of Soil Living Soil Soil … [Read more...]
Healthy Soils (Videos) – A Free Course
Soil Stories - The Whole Story In "Soil Stories", our protagonist, Francine, embarks on a journey of discovery that begins with her realization that soil is alive and that without soil, life as we know would not exist. In her journey of discovery she meets with soil scientists who help her "see" beneath the surface of the soil and help her understand how diverse yet ordered … [Read more...]
Honey Bee Health and Pollination / BioForum – A Free Course
Relationship Between Honey Bee Health and Pollination in Agro-ecosystems Dr. Rangel will address: The importance of honey bees as pollinators, value of honey bee pollination services in the US, and some definitions of ecosystems, agro-ecosystems, and ecosystem services (pollination being an important ecosystem service to humans) Basics of pollination biology, … [Read more...]
