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Post by Happy on Sept 5, 2018 13:57:35 GMT -5
I'm used to putting 7 pods in each of my machines, so I'm trying to cheat with my Harvests. First I removed the plastic cover for the fill hole. Then I cut out a piece of a dehydrated soup container, and made a semicircular cut for the 7th pod. (Someone asked me if AGs would grow sorrel, so I'm doing a test pod for her.)  I realize that as they get bigger, I may need to transfer the entire garden to a larger unit. Here's another one I started today. (Mary I'll let you know if the Green Forest will be a good fit for a Harvest.)  What do you think? |
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Post by MaryL on Sept 5, 2018 17:50:45 GMT -5
 I think that is GENIUS!!!!! I never have used the fill hole to add water anyway, it's a total waste of space for me, so I am really loving this idea. Is the piece you used styrofoam? Does it sit within the hole or on top? Edit: Nevermind about the last question, I see now I look at it again. |
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Post by Happy on Sept 5, 2018 17:58:27 GMT -5
Aw, shucks, Mary.
Two heads are always better than one!
The material looks to me like plastic or plasticized paper, but I'm not sure.
I don't eat yogurt, but a large yogurt container would be ideal.
If I had foam, I would certainly give that a try, too.
It was easier to do than I had expected.
Enjoy that 7th pod!
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Post by MaryL on Sept 5, 2018 18:31:26 GMT -5
I also love how you used the hole plugs, upside down, instead of the paper pod covers for the germination stage. At first I didn't understand what I was looking at, then I got it and loved it.
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Post by Happy on Sept 5, 2018 19:38:06 GMT -5
Thanks, Mary. This way I don't usually bother with the domes  |
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Post by Rialle on Sept 5, 2018 21:05:22 GMT -5
This is brilliant.
I bet something could even be 3D printed to fit this idea.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 8:22:14 GMT -5
i am amazed at some of the neat ideas AG-ers can come up with!  |
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Post by Shawn on Sept 6, 2018 9:39:42 GMT -5
i am amazed at some of the neat ideas AG-ers can come up with! 
I agree
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Post by Happy on Sept 6, 2018 10:06:56 GMT -5
I’m so happy to be part of this creative and supportive community.
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Post by nick on Sept 6, 2018 10:47:28 GMT -5
I bet something could even be 3D printed to fit this idea. This could definitely be done. Just requires precise measurements/cuts. |
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Post by Rialle on Sept 6, 2018 11:03:27 GMT -5
I bet something could even be 3D printed to fit this idea. This could definitely be done. Just requires precise measurements/cuts. Hmmmmm. Maybe if I feel adventurous I'll try and tackle this. I hear Staples offers 3d printing now...no idea what their pricing is, though. (Or it might give me the finally push I need to get one for myself, hubby and I have been wanting one... maybe Cyber Monday sales I might have just founda decently priced on sale, gonna do some digging). |
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Post by nick on Sept 6, 2018 12:40:53 GMT -5
If you're going to jump into 3D printing your own parts, I highly recommend a set of good digital calipers. They greatly simplify the process.
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Post by Rialle on Sept 6, 2018 13:05:14 GMT -5
If you're going to jump into 3D printing your own parts, I highly recommend a set of good digital calipers. They greatly simplify the process. I think we have one. If not, I’ll grab one. Thanks! |
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Post by Happy on Nov 17, 2018 15:35:34 GMT -5
I often will add TWO extra pods in my Harvest. I cut a plastic "disposable" plate or the plastic tray from frozen meals in this shape so that the watering hole will block light.  |
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Post by MaryL on Nov 18, 2018 10:49:35 GMT -5
Love it.
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Post by Shawn on Nov 18, 2018 11:12:39 GMT -5
Very innovative  |
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Post by nick on Nov 18, 2018 11:27:30 GMT -5
If I had a Harvest deck to measure I would whip up some covers and 3D print them for you all. Anyone want to loan me one for a bit? |
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Post by Shawn on Nov 18, 2018 11:31:24 GMT -5
If I had a Harvest deck to measure I would whip up some covers and 3D print them for you all. Anyone want to loan me one for a bit? 
I can send you just a deck of a Harvest if you want one for measurements? I would need you to PM me your mailing info. Of course it will have to be mailed back  |
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Post by nick on Nov 18, 2018 11:32:23 GMT -5
If I had a Harvest deck to measure I would whip up some covers and 3D print them for you all. Anyone want to loan me one for a bit?
I can send you just a deck of a Harvest if you want one for measurements? I would need you to PM me your mailing info. Of course it will have to be mailed back Perfect! Let’s do this! |
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Post by MaryL on Nov 18, 2018 11:43:32 GMT -5
Oh this’ll be fun!
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