Suggestion about a technical section of the forum

catalinsv · May 29, 2009

Hello to everybody,

I'm thinking that a section of the forum for the strictly technical stuff will be useful to everyone.
I mean building self watering containers or other stuff like this, diy greenhouses, irrigation systems, automation regarding the gardening, other growing systems (like hydroponics or aeroponics).
When I started this year with the seddlings I had to read tons of pages on the internet, for the greenhouse also.
Here are a lot of tomatovillians who build a lot of diy stuff, and I suppose will be a benefit for the TV forum to have a technical section, in this way people can learn from other people experience or can make a good decision when they try to start a new thing.
For example, I built some 5 gallon earthtainers for seedlings, a greenhouse, a irrigation system and all were posted on a single topic, this making difficult for other people to find and learn from my work, or to get any critics, suggestion or knowledge from more experienced people.
In my opinion some technical things can make easier and fun the tomato trip from seedling to the kitchen table.

Best regards,
Catalin

**Mischka** · May 31, 2009

Sounds like a good idea, Catalin - anyone else interested?

Barbee · May 31, 2009

I think a DIY section would be great. Everything from the earthtainers Ray built to Dcarch's portable greenhouse could be right in one place.

ContainerTed · May 31, 2009

I think it sounds good. I'm reminded of the recent construction of the patio planters that are self-watering. To have those projects and other SWC's in one location. I can see projects where planters are built into wooden patios. And like Catalin posted, it would help with searching for the information.

Ted

amideutch · June 1, 2009

Sounds like an excellent Idea. dcarch would be an excellent choice for the moderator of such a forum. Ami

recruiterg · June 1, 2009

I like the idea too.

RonnyWil · June 2, 2009

Great idea! We all use different equipment and techniques that make things easier. Two heads are better then one. Just imagine what you could do with 3582 heads.

**mdvpc** · June 2, 2009

Sounds like a great idea to me-I am not handy at all with my hands, so I sure could use help and learn.

Thawley · June 3, 2009

Great idea, though I'd consider a less intimidating title. Technical gives me visions of that college biology class I was forced to take. Gear, Irrigation & DYI maybe?

tessa · June 3, 2009

how about we have a workshop?

tomakers · June 3, 2009

I think it's a good idea to have all DIY projects, irrigation, etc., in one section.

ContainerTed · June 3, 2009

Tessa, I like that title, with a caveat.

How about "DIY WORKSHOP"

Ted

**Mischka** · June 8, 2009

Forum created - enjoy!

Zana · June 8, 2009

Thanks Mischka!

I look forward to reading lots of interesting ideas or methods ore projects here in this thread.

catalinsv · June 8, 2009

Thank you Mischka!

I knew that was not a bad idea.

Best regards,
Catalin

May 29, 2009	#1
catalinsv Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 20	Suggestion about a technical section of the forum Hello to everybody, I'm thinking that a section of the forum for the strictly technical stuff will be useful to everyone. I mean building self watering containers or other stuff like this, diy greenhouses, irrigation systems, automation regarding the gardening, other growing systems (like hydroponics or aeroponics). When I started this year with the seddlings I had to read tons of pages on the internet, for the greenhouse also. Here are a lot of tomatovillians who build a lot of diy stuff, and I suppose will be a benefit for the TV forum to have a technical section, in this way people can learn from other people experience or can make a good decision when they try to start a new thing. For example, I built some 5 gallon earthtainers for seedlings, a greenhouse, a irrigation system and all were posted on a single topic, this making difficult for other people to find and learn from my work, or to get any critics, suggestion or knowledge from more experienced people. In my opinion some technical things can make easier and fun the tomato trip from seedling to the kitchen table. Best regards, Catalin

May 31, 2009	#2
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	Sounds like a good idea, Catalin - anyone else interested? __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

May 31, 2009	#3
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	I think a DIY section would be great. Everything from the earthtainers Ray built to Dcarch's portable greenhouse could be right in one place. __________________ *Barbee*

May 31, 2009	#4
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	I think it sounds good. I'm reminded of the recent construction of the patio planters that are self-watering. To have those projects and other SWC's in one location. I can see projects where planters are built into wooden patios. And like Catalin posted, it would help with searching for the information. Ted __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

June 1, 2009	#5
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Sounds like an excellent Idea. dcarch would be an excellent choice for the moderator of such a forum. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

June 1, 2009	#6
recruiterg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edina, MN (Zone 4) Posts: 945	I like the idea too.

June 2, 2009	#7
RonnyWil Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Collierville TN Posts: 106	Great idea! We all use different equipment and techniques that make things easier. Two heads are better then one. Just imagine what you could do with 3582 heads. __________________ I'm two days older than dirt and I like to play in it.

June 2, 2009	#8
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Sounds like a great idea to me-I am not handy at all with my hands, so I sure could use help and learn. __________________ Michael

June 3, 2009	#9
Thawley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal - Zone 10 Posts: 106	Great idea, though I'd consider a less intimidating title. Technical gives me visions of that college biology class I was forced to take. Gear, Irrigation & DYI maybe?

June 3, 2009	#10
tessa Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: perth, western australia Posts: 1,031	how about we have a workshop?

June 3, 2009	#11
tomakers Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cranberry Country, SE MA - zone 6? Posts: 353	I think it's a good idea to have all DIY projects, irrigation, etc., in one section. __________________ I never met a fish I didn't like.

June 8, 2009	#13
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	Forum created - enjoy! __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

June 8, 2009	#14
Zana Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southwestern Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,521	Thanks Mischka! I look forward to reading lots of interesting ideas or methods ore projects here in this thread.