[Mike Nolan]

We had no-bread tuna melts again for supper. The tomatoes were all around 4 ounces, so I wound up using 4 of them. I doubt I will get a lot more tomatoes out of the garden, no fruit appears to be setting and the vines are pretty picked out. Still a number of small tomatoes (cherry/grape size) but probably nothing larger than 3 ounces and not many of those.

I'm going to try an experimental hydroponics setup for tomatoes over the winter, growing Italian Heirloom and something like Better Bush, both determinates. I planted the Italian Heirloom under the lights last week, they're doing fairly well, I need to start the other plants this week. This will be a Deep Water Culture system. (Aerogarden is also a DWC system, but a lot more automated.) I'll post photos when I get it set up.

I also started 12 more lettuce plants in the Aerogarden on Friday, they've all sprouted already.

[Mike Nolan]

I think the original concept was someone picks a recipe they have NOT done, makes it available to everybody else and then we all try it and share our results--what worked, what didn't, what we tinkered with, etc. (With our keto regimen, there are few recipes that I haven't had to tinker with to make keto-friendlier.)

Other concepts are also feasible. Make suggestions and let's see how others feel about it.

[Mike Nolan]

I'm making a batch of chicken stock from the remains of the rotisserie chicken.

[Mike Nolan]

I'm OK with that, but someone still needs to step forward and say they're doing something (including picking a category) for November. 🙂

[Mike Nolan]

The response to this post is disappointing. Doesn't anybody want to step forward and say, "I'll do November"?

[Mike Nolan]

We did do smoked pork chops on the grill, but instead of applesauce or apple butter we used some of the tomato relish I made a few days ago. Changes the flavor profile a bit but it works very well with the pork.

[Mike Nolan]

We had the rest of yesterday's pizza for supper tonight.

[Mike Nolan]

I made the tomato relish using a little extra pepper and onion and no sugar, tastes great that way. Had it on hot dogs for lunch today, less than 2 carbs per tablespoon of relish.

[Mike Nolan]

Friday is turning into Pizza day here, I did another tonight, this time I put the pizza steel on the lowest rack level and dropped the temperature in the oven when I put the pizza in. The bottom was much more done than the top, as I was hoping, but not quite crisp yet, so I'll play with this some more next time.

[Mike Nolan]

I picked more tomatoes and had enough medium sized ones that I'm making a batch of tomato relish (https://mynebraskakitchen.com/wordpress/forums/topic/tomato-relish/) instead of more tomato sauce.

[Mike Nolan]

I had a tomato and salami sandwich and Diane had salami and tomato on a salad.

[Mike Nolan]

He seems comfortable today, though not happy with having to take pills. He's eating well but may be getting tired of the food flavor he's liked most the last few weeks, so I got a few other options to try. He's wearing an e-collar for two weeks which makes it a bit more challenging to eat or drink without the cone getting in the way.

We talked to an Animal Control officer last night, abusing an animal falls under their jurisdiction but discharging a weapon inside city limits is a police matter, so they coordinate with each other. It is unlikely they'll have any solid leads as to who did this, but it does make me wonder whether I have neighbors I should not trust. Could be kids, which raises additional complications.

Reports of people shooting animals inside city limits with a bb gun are not common, thankfully.

[Mike Nolan]

A late dinner because I was picking up the cat at the vet. I had some of the spaghetti squash 'lasagna' and Diane had some salami, cheese and fruit.

[Mike Nolan]

Jack is back home. The vet tech said they took an x-ray just before discharging him to see if they could figure out what happened, and it appears he got shot with a bb gun. the bb is still in his neck area, whether or not it causes additional complications down the road remains to be seen.

[Mike Nolan]

Here's the announcement.

The Aerogarden was an all-in-one approach as opposed to build-your-own, buying tanks, pumps, lights, nutrient, seeds, timers, etc.

The control panel on mine gave out during the warranty period and one of the light panels stopped working, probably a power supply issue. The replacement hasn't failed--yet.

I've been thinking about setting up a deep water culture system to grow tomatoes indoors over the winter anyway, so transitioning to a build-your-own approach is not that scary. Just not as convenient.

Biggest issue for me short term is probably finding a different supplier for nutrients solutions. The one Aerogarden sells is actually made by Scotts, but I don't know if they sell it under their own name. There are other hydroponics nutrients companies out there. The hydroponics prof at UNL covers how to make your own nutrient solutions (as well as testing and monitoring their levels), but that's more for commercial-scale operations.

Dear Valued AeroGarden Customer,

We are saddened to announce the closing of AeroGarden effective January 1, 2025. This was a difficult decision, but one that became necessary due to a number of challenges with this business. First, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your loyalty and support. Second, we intend to wind down operations in a manner that will inspire you to enjoy indoor gardening through the holiday season and beyond.

What to expect

Throughout this transition, our customer service team will be available for support via aerogarden.com/contact-us. To purchase our products prior to closing, you have two options:

Aerogarden.com. Products will be available for purchase through October 7, 2024. You may access your account and its history through March 1, 2026.
Our products will continue to be available on Amazon through the end of the year.

Additionally, the AeroGarden app, which supports AeroGarden Wi-Fi gardens and Indoor Grow Lights via bluetooth technology, will be available for an extended period of time. We will inform you of its longer-term status as we work through the transition period. You can operate your AeroGarden systems without the app as described in the user manual for the applicable product, which can be found at https://aerogarden.com/all-product-manuals.html.

Warranty information

All AeroGarden Gardens purchased on or after November 1, 2024, will be covered by a 90-day limited warranty. This will replace the one-year warranty described in the user manual that comes with the unit. Warranty claims should be submitted as outlined in the user manual and the full 90-day limited warranty, details of which will be available on aerogarden.com by the end of October. We encourage you to keep this in mind when making purchases.

Moving forward

There are a number of online sellers offering seed pods that might serve as a replacement for the AeroGarden seed pods. We encourage you to explore these options as you look to get the most out of your AeroGarden growing system well into the future.

AeroGarden would not have been the brand it is without you. Your passion for growing fresh, healthy food at home inspired us every step of the way. Thank you for being among our biggest supporters and know that we will be here for you through this transition.

Sincerely,
The AeroGarden Team

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