Water, water, water. It’s what we do in the garden at this time of year. This video isn’t so much about my watering philosophy (I have one), but it is about all the stuff I use to water, from the simple to the complicated.
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Some of the products mentioned:
• I have a very simple, very inexpensive rain barrel, but here’s one that I think is actually attractive: https://www.homedepot.com/p/MGP-Rain-Barrel-VRB-60/308321176
• French Blue watering can (I said it was 2 gallons, it’s actually 3): https://www.gardeners.com/buy/french-blue-plastic-watering-can-3-gallon/06-341.html?SC=XNET0279#start=9
• Water Right Hose (I think I have the 1/2-inch in front and the 7/16-inch hose in the veg garden): https://amzn.to/3ebhiEA
• Dramm Rain Select Water Wand: https://amzn.to/3efpMu8
• THE BEST quick connect fittings: https://amzn.to/2O9BoEy
• FAVORITE electronic water timer: https://amzn.to/2Chiadq
• Gilmour AquaArmor lightweight hose: https://gilmour.com/products/hoses/lightweight-hoses/aquaarmor-lightweight-hose
• Other Dramm watering wand (no adjustable spray function): https://amzn.to/38DKa7h
• Sprinkler on tripod (Orbit tripod zinc): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Orbit-Zinc-Adjustable-Impact-Tripod-Sprinkler/8587380
• Flexon Soaker Hose Kit: https://flexonhose.com/product/soaker-kit/
• Four zone timer that I don’t like: https://amzn.to/3gIwSJn
• Timer I’m considering switching to: https://amzn.to/2Cg6Xd8
My name is Erin and I love sharing inspiration and information with real-life gardeners. I live and garden in southeastern Wisconsin, zone 5.
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22 Comments
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Hello, I purchased a Bionic Steel hose last year and love it! 👍. Light weight, easy to push around and stores no problem (I actually just toss it Willy nilly in a bucket in my garage) and it never kinks! But I think it only comes in the silver color. 😞
Sitting down to think about my irrigation system this year. Spent the winter planning for a bunch of new plants and it will all need water. It was great to have this to review. The veggie garden set up to get your water there was helpful as was all the other tips! Thank you!!
What are the flowers that you put into your basket that hangs on the side of your house it is stunning and I would love to know the flowers that are in there because I would love to duplicate that exact thing if that would be okay of course I would say where I saw it!! Bring you some more vloggers😎
Did you discover a better timer for the veg garden?
Excellent watering overview. Glad to learn about the quick-release fittings & the water wand, ordered them to be ready if it gets done snowing
You mentioned about how to store rain water, P Allen Smith has a 3000 gallon under ground stored he collects off of his buildings
So now I am wondering if I can rig a sprinkler up to one of the 3 tripods that are in my basement and give it a new life!
Are those tibetan mastiffs?
We had the same issue with the rain barrel at my Mom’s. I’m wondering if the flow to the hose would improve if you put the barrel up off the ground- on a stand closer to the roof?
Oooo, helpful! The on/off at the individual garden beds is genius. Thanks Erin. I appreciate your mentioning the dissatisfaction of things you have going on, and why. Most helpful. The hose info is also very valuable for me, at this point. In zone 9b near Tucson, Az 🌵🌵🌵🐝🐝🐞
I have over 1000 feet of hoses around my house. Crazy!
I hooked up a soaker hose to my rain barrel and my plans are always consistently watered sense there's no pressure but only gravity feed
Your veg garden watering system sounds like ours. The garden is about 500 ft from the house. Multiple hoses are hooked to a timer by the house. Part of the system is black pipe We picked the hoses up the first couple years but decided it wasn't worth our time to keep doing that. We just buy extra hose, if needed, when they're on sale to replaced damaged ones that electrical tape won't fix. The garden has just one impulse sprinkler on a pipe so the garden is in a circle.
It would have been nice and even more beneficial if you had shown how these work. I was especially interested in the tripod sprinkler. I don't mean this as disrespect, but you talk alot and don't show how things actually work.
Take care
Love watching you! I've learned so much and I just love your personality! Look into the Zero brand hoses. They are so light weight, rarely kink and are incredibly durable. You will never have a problem coiling again. They even come in 100' lengths.
Thank you Erin , I agree that Dramm is great. I was looking at timers today so your video was very helpful! Thanks as always for sharing!
You always make me smile. Sometimes I laugh. And such great info. I’m always on the lookout for watering helps so … THANKS!
I just bought a Hose Link retractable hose. Saves my back and so easy. You can attach a wand or any other attachments. Best part is easy stop & go. Love it!!!
HOSELINK.
Great great tips! I have an inground irrigation system. I traveled for my job for many years and so most of my plants suffered immensely. I invested in a Rain Bird smart system. It is wonderful. Can access it from anywhere and program as needed. I don’t know if there is one that could be used in your vegetable garden, as it does need WiFi. But I can say that it is so easy to program. My previous one was not. You did this video a year or so ago so maybe you have found an answer. But your system is brilliant in my opinion!
I'm really starting to realize that plant watering is an actual science in and of itself. And I most definitely dread watering in summer here in zone 9b. It's literally death to be out in the day