I really enjoyed your video. May I please advise a couple things for the future? ~ Watching your single (test fit) unit build it occurred to me that the size of container & thickness of the plastic may affect how many screws it takes to stabilize the false bottom. ~ Secondly, the duplicate build(s). It would probably be simplest to use the successful test fit lid as a prototype so all holes are in the same place. I'm thinking specifically about saving time having to mark out the fill tube hole. Happy gardening and God Bless.
@@shortseasongarden thank you for your reply. I will have to watch all your videos am a follow Canadian and it is not common to find learning videos about gardening in cold climate. Keep it coming🙂
I used a 3-way blend of compost, peat, and potting soil and mixed that with sheep manure. Next time I think I will use a potting mix that is lighter and has more perlite and vermiculite. My mix is a bit heavy.
your version of self-wicking container are SO Damn expensive.! your model/version may not work for the others out there.! but hopefully you can Make something that will LESS expensive DIY wicking container. SO, for me its A BIG "NO" *Thumbs Down*
Like you, I am always looking for the most economical way to garden. Since I have a friend who has access to dozens of recycled plastic tubs from his place of employment, that was the cheapest choice for me. I also had lots of old row covers laying around from when I had a market garden so I didn't need to purchase them. I found some 4 inch pvc pipe left over from a landscaping job and got a box of stainless screws at a salvage and surplus store. The only material I paid full price for was the inch and a quarter pvc fill pipe. You may not have access to the same materials as I have. I suggest that you do an internet search on wicking tubs. There are many versions out there. Look for materials that can be reused, recycled, and repurposed to meet the need. Your imagination is the limit. Have fun gardening.
The best self watering tutorial by far! I subscribed and liked.
Very good video. Thank you...thank you!
I really enjoyed your video.
May I please advise a couple things for the future?
~ Watching your single (test fit) unit build it occurred to me that the size of container & thickness of the plastic may affect how many screws it takes to stabilize the false bottom.
~ Secondly, the duplicate build(s). It would probably be simplest to use the successful test fit lid as a prototype so all holes are in the same place. I'm thinking specifically about saving time having to mark out the fill tube hole.
Happy gardening and God Bless.
A little labor intensive but great work and well thought out!🙏🏻
I will watch it again and again 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it. I should have a sequel out this week showing how to plant in the wicking tubs.
@@shortseasongarden thank you for your reply. I will have to watch all your videos am a follow Canadian and it is not common to find learning videos about gardening in cold climate. Keep it coming🙂
What do you use for your soil mix?
I used a 3-way blend of compost, peat, and potting soil and mixed that with sheep manure. Next time I think I will use a potting mix that is lighter and has more perlite and vermiculite. My mix is a bit heavy.
Maybe you should redo the video so the audio lines up to what you are doing in the video
Thanks for the advice. I’m constantly working at improving my content 😁.
your version of self-wicking container are SO Damn expensive.! your model/version may not work for the others out there.! but hopefully you can Make something that will LESS expensive DIY wicking container. SO, for me its A BIG "NO" *Thumbs Down*
Like you, I am always looking for the most economical way to garden. Since I have a friend who has access to dozens of recycled plastic tubs from his place of employment, that was the cheapest choice for me. I also had lots of old row covers laying around from when I had a market garden so I didn't need to purchase them. I found some 4 inch pvc pipe left over from a landscaping job and got a box of stainless screws at a salvage and surplus store. The only material I paid full price for was the inch and a quarter pvc fill pipe.
You may not have access to the same materials as I have. I suggest that you do an internet search on wicking tubs. There are many versions out there. Look for materials that can be reused, recycled, and repurposed to meet the need. Your imagination is the limit. Have fun gardening.