Trish Sie feeds the fish in an aquaponic system ($249) that uses fish waste in the lower tank to fertilize plants in the upper pot. The plants then clean the water in the lower fish tank. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
German grain mills from KoMo: The Fidibus 21 grain mill ($459), left, KoMo Duett combo grain mill and oat roller ($1,110), center, and KoMo Floc Mon electric grain and oat roller ($519), right. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
The manual KoMo oat roller. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Aquadorables mini pods for fish and plants features three small interchangeable plant pods and a 1-gallon freshwater aquarium ($39.95). (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Two-gallon size beer-making kits range from $59 to $99. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
All organic grains are for sale for about $2 per pound. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Sprouting mixes and containers. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Everything you need to make a variety of fragrant soaps at King’s Roost in Los Feliz. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Tish Sie shares a colorful apron for sale at King’s Roost ($22 to $24). (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Various kitchen items are for sale at King’s Roost in Los Feliz. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
