We have a few wicking tubs it really cuts down on the watering. I've watched Leon make all kinds good man he really wants people to learn to grow food.
I'm rooting for you Greg. I have to fill the tubs every couple days in the heat of the summer to have consistent moisture to prevent splitting on tomatoes. Peppers are more forgiving. I had some of the commercial weed barrier expose to the outside elements for at least 5 years and it was still good. I had to rip it off the boards to get it off.. I got my 6" at lowes. it was perforated , it doesn't matter.
I do something similar. I fill the bottom layers with dead punky branches and limbs. Essentially Hügelkultur container gardening. Has been working very well for me.
Thank you both for taking the time to make this video. I am very interested in making one of these. I may try it! I have to say, I loved seeing each of your dogs make an appearance. It was like they were saying, “Hi Dad. What are you doing? Can I help? I can help. You let me know when you need my help.”
Excellent instruction from you both! This answered some of the questions I still had after watching other videos. Y'all made this seem so easy, that now I have to try a least one. Do you think this would work for a lemon tree? Blessings!
Great video with lots of tips for success. Do you have a way to determine how much water is in the bottom? So you know how soon you need to add more water? Thanks to both of you
I use 17 gallon containers, drill a one inch hole 3 inches up from the bottom on opposite sides. Fill with my growing medium and water twice a week, the 2 each reservoir in the bottom hold enough water in the soil to keep the soil moist enough to feed the plants for 3-4 days in our eastern NC climate.
I love this setup! Thank you both for taking the time to show all the steps to get one of these setup for growing. Just an FYI, I priced the tubs at Home Depot and Lowe’s. They are currently running around $15. Supply chain issues I guess! God bless!
Hi Jill, pumpkins ate heavy feeders, wondering how did your grew in wucking tub. I used 15 gallon container this year and not getting any pumpkin (maybe too hot?) Was your wicking tub large enough for pumpkins?
Excellent video and instructions thank you both I’ll be using your method for sure my only comment is that you would be better off using your own compost from home rather than miracle grow that way you shouldn’t need to fertilise it all season as a real life compost full of microbes and biotic life is much healthier for the plantsAl-Tabatabai if you are using it to grow vegetables in the vegetables will be full of the micro nutrients that you need to keep you healthy whereas miracle grow focuses on NPK.Check out on YouTube how to make your own compost once you start making your own compost you’ll fall in love with Guarding properly as he will realise there is no waste in the system whatsoever everything gets recycled. Thanks again😊
37 Comments
YAYYYY!!! I've been SOOO CURIOUS ABOUT THESE? EXCITED!!!! THANK YOU!!
Great tutorial! Hubs is so handy and makes it look super easy. Thanks for sharing the wicking tub video with us. Take care.
Question, do the tomatoes get enough sun in the tunnel? Also, can I make my own soil mix that would be more cost effective than miracle gro?
We did this last year and it worked great. We also got the idea from Leon, he's a wealth of information.
We have a few wicking tubs it really cuts down on the watering. I've watched Leon make all kinds good man he really wants people to learn to grow food.
I'm rooting for you Greg. I have to fill the tubs every couple days in the heat of the summer to have consistent moisture to prevent splitting on tomatoes. Peppers are more forgiving. I had some of the commercial weed barrier expose to the outside elements for at least 5 years and it was still good. I had to rip it off the boards to get it off.. I got my 6" at lowes. it was perforated , it doesn't matter.
Thanks so much for this video!!! Tons of great info!
Great instructional video! Thank you for posting, it simplified the process.
I do something similar. I fill the bottom layers with dead punky branches and limbs. Essentially Hügelkultur container gardening. Has been working very well for me.
Your husband is a good instructor !
Your questions were excellent 🌱
THIS upload answered my question from 2 weeks ago:
How you keep everything watered. THANK YOU ! 🌱
Well done tutorial. Thanks
as old school Mansfield, a thumbs down to the Kennedale shirt ;). Otherwise, good stuff
Thank you both for taking the time to make this video. I am very interested in making one of these. I may try it! I have to say, I loved seeing each of your dogs make an appearance. It was like they were saying, “Hi Dad. What are you doing? Can I help? I can help. You let me know when you need my help.”
If you use milk jugs or water bottles, drill holes in the so the air can escape or they’ll want to float up.
Excellent instruction from you both! This answered some of the questions I still had after watching other videos. Y'all made this seem so easy, that now I have to try a least one. Do you think this would work for a lemon tree? Blessings!
Good video! Did you buy your weed fabric at a big box store?
This is a great idea since this might be a hot and dry season. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing!
Love this Video. Truely Amazing what you have accomplished.
Great clip
Great video with lots of tips for success. Do you have a way to determine how much water is in the bottom? So you know how soon you need to add more water? Thanks to both of you
What is the name of the weed fabric you used
I use 17 gallon containers, drill a one inch hole 3 inches up from the bottom on opposite sides. Fill with my growing medium and water twice a week, the 2 each reservoir in the bottom hold enough water in the soil to keep the soil moist enough to feed the plants for 3-4 days in our eastern NC climate.
I like it! nice!
It's a little home made self watering
System!
We made two of these this weekend using your tutorial!! Easy! Sharing on my Instagram.
I love this setup! Thank you both for taking the time to show all the steps to get one of these setup for growing. Just an FYI, I priced the tubs at Home Depot and Lowe’s. They are currently running around $15. Supply chain issues I guess!
God bless!
I tried this. It worked great. But then the ants marched up the side and into the drain hole and attacked my zucchini.
Thank you, Jill and Greg for sharing this very useful video👍 Which by the way, love your German Shepherd💕
Definitely going to try this method and I wonder if putting logs in the bottom would work
Hi Jill, pumpkins ate heavy feeders, wondering how did your grew in wucking tub. I used 15 gallon container this year and not getting any pumpkin (maybe too hot?) Was your wicking tub large enough for pumpkins?
Thank you for this! Love your dogs and the shepherd. Our two like to be right by our sides also no matter what or where we are doing something.
👏👏👏just found the video I've been looking for 👏👏👏👏 Blessings ❤️
Leon is awesome
Excellent video and instructions thank you both I’ll be using your method for sure my only comment is that you would be better off using your own compost from home rather than miracle grow that way you shouldn’t need to fertilise it all season as a real life compost full of microbes and biotic life is much healthier for the plantsAl-Tabatabai if you are using it to grow vegetables in the vegetables will be full of the micro nutrients that you need to keep you healthy whereas miracle grow focuses on NPK.Check out on YouTube how to make your own compost once you start making your own compost you’ll fall in love with Guarding properly as he will realise there is no waste in the system whatsoever everything gets recycled. Thanks again😊
How do you know how full to fill the wicking tub? Fill it until you see the water come out the hole, or just guess?