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 Here are some [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:design_sketches|sketches]] representing potential designs for the balcony.
+====Non-Vegetal Infrastructure====
+===Seedling Pots===
+===Growing Bags===
+I am currently researching on sewing growing bags out of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:grocery_bag_containers|unusable grocery bags]]. I ended up sewing one out of a similar plastic fabric found in FoAM's storage space. This bag is now the main growing space on the balcony, and the first radishes planted there are thriving !
+I also performed some [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:self-watering|self-watering]] trials.
+====Self-Watering Systems====
+I also looked for diverse [[http://www.hellocoton.fr/to/dIgI#http://www.comment-economiser.fr/arrosage-automatique-fait-maison.html|self-watering systems designs]]. I tried diverse systems, based on ropes, pieces of fabrics, and plastic bottles, and have not found a very efficient one yet.
+===Rope-based system===
+{{ :michka:know-hows:img_4882.jpg?400 |}}
+Water flows slowly from the bottle to the soil through the rope, by capillarity. It works but does not waters the soil enough.
+===Fabric-based system===
+{{ :michka:know-hows:img_4895.jpg?400 |}}
+It is supposed to work almost the same way as the rope-based system, but does not seem to be as efficient - it may be a design issue. A new version made of a continuous piece of fabric - and not small ones tied up together - should be tried out.
+===Water-layer based system===
+{{ :michka:know-hows:ku-xlarge.jpg?400 |}}
+I found this design [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffe7JfYyBFE|on Youtube]]. It works well (as long as you do not don't forget to plug the bottle correctly). However, the soil was too soggy with this system.
+===Good neighbour system===
+{{ :michka:know-hows:img_0320.jpg?200 |}}
+After these failures, Rasa offered me to take care of the seedlings when I am away, and I am very grateful to her !
+====Windshield====
+After dramatic death of my first seedlings during a windy day, I started to think about how to protect the plants on the balcony from the wind. I have currently installed a piece of transparent plastic and some glass windows as windshields. I may move towards a system based on plastic bottles.
 ====What I planted====
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   * One pot of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:saponaire|Saponaire]] (cockle)
-====Following====
+On March 25th, I planted indoors many others seeds (156 exactly). Detailed report is coming...
+====Sowing Instructions====
+I started direct sowing of a few vegetables on the balcony. Here are the information I gathered to sow [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:celeri_a_couper|Céléri à couper]] and [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:carotes|Carottes]].
+====Getting seeds====
-I am currently researching on sowing growing bags out of [[michka:know-hows:bioproductive_balcony:grocery_bag_containers|unusable grocery bags]].
+   * Fraternités Ouvrières, Mouscron
+   * Graines de Troc website
+   * Plant Catching website
+   * From friends
 ====What I would like to plant====