Aquaponics systems are nutritious and educational, but can be intimidating the same time. Learn the basics of what an aquaponics system is, how it works and how to make it function properly. Hands-on grow bed […]

Fermented foods have gained popularity, but to get the most from these they need to be alive and freshly made. Learn how to make these delicious and potently healthy foods. All FREE classes held every […]

Summer may seem more like winter to gardeners in Austin, but mitigating heat and moving to indoor cultivation can give you high yields. Learn about the strategies that beat the heat! All FREE classes held […]

There are invisible forces... It seems almost like mysticism, these energy forms that flow through our environment imperceptibly- or almost imperceptibly. A great deal of science has been done to show what radiation and magnetic […]

Traditionally, aquaponics is a slow process of building up nutrients for plants and filtration for fish. Slow startup, dead fish  and disappointing yields can be skipped by employing the "Quick Start" method developed at Brite […]

Kombucha has healing, probiotic and nutritional properties that make it a medicinal powerhouse. Learn how you can add to this already impressive repertoire by making herbal kombucha with impressive new properties and flavors. All FREE […]

Sprouting has been an ancient tradition undergoing a renaissance due to recent scientific proof of their health-promoting benefits. Growing sprouts in small spaces can be incredibly nutritious and saves tremendous cost. Use these same techniques […]

Passive systems are sometimes the right way to go in areas with limited power. Wicking beds can have fantastic yields, less maintenance and reduced watering versus in-ground gardening. Learn how the right configuration, layering and worm […]

We want trees, lawn and bushes for aesthetics- but what if those things all worked together to make food? Many hardy native plants can augment your yard and your plate. All FREE classes held every […]

This session will be almost entirely a hands-on demonstration of how to take the starting materials available at Brite Ideas and put them together into a complete aquaponics system. Come and learn how to build […]