Leon's Greenhouse owner Leon Sloan presents "Container Garden Innovations" at the 2018 South Central Vegetable Growers Workshop in Sulphur, OK on December 4, 2018.
Tried this this year, my marigolds are amazing. I'm going to make more next year. I used bottles we emptied that had tea in them. It works just as well.
Would White plastic work? It still lets light in. But not the UV RAYS that makes the houses so hot in the Summer months. I used it when i was doing cuttings.. Great Video!
Leon-Can I do this: I have the brown plastic 7gal trash cans-and some leftover cotton fabric along with the leftover 4 or 6 inch wide plastic containers the plants come in from the store. Can I turn the leftover small plastic containers upside down in the bottom of the trash can, layer the cotton fabric over the containers, drop in a pvc pipe to water and a hole in the side of the trash can to vent then put a layer of 3in landscape rocks and sand over the fabric, then the soil and plant my tomoatoe plants? Will that still work and not over water?
The rocks and sand won't wick the water up into the soil. You're going to need potting soil or coconut coir or peat moss for wicking. Peat moss may rot so most don't recommend it. Visit Leon's you tube Page. Gardening With Leon. He's awesome 🥰.
I get the 5" hole on the outside...how tall are the cans that you're putting the the tub? IS THE HOLE IN THE TOP PART OF THE CAT HIGHER/LOWER or EVEN TO THE HOLE ON THE OUTSIDE?????
The cans on the inside should be about an inch higher than the hole on the outside container. The hole in the inside can or cans are on the side towards the top and bottom. They’re there to led water in the can and the air out. So a 5 inch tall container on the inside, make the hole 4” up on the outside. Six inch container on the inside, a hole 5 inches up on the outside. Leaves about 1” of air space in the inside container.
Not to sound ignorant but he refers to "soil" a lot so there's a difference between actual soil and potting mix. Which one is he referring about for wicking?
Potting soils and potting mix are the same thing, and they are actually soilless mixes. You should not use garden soil or topsoil for this. The "wick" is the are at the bottom that sits in water and draws it up to the rest of the pot.
It is called landscaping or weed barrier fabric. Walmart carries it, as do stores like Lowe's, Home Depot, Menard's, Tractor Supply, Atwood's, Ace Hardware. I saw some at Dollar General in the past.
Don't think so. Plants actually like rust, and it's good for the soil. The only down side I see is, that it will lessen the life span of the system. So plastic prob better, unless it's aluminum cans.
@@Overfl00d Yeah, the cans he uses will rust out and need to be replaced every year. Aluminum soda or tall beer cans won't rust, they should last many seasons.
“I’m not there yet... But I’m gonna be.” I love Leon!
Love this man, giving up personal meaning to saving the environment
Such an energetic and motivated man. I am giving his system a try this year.
So true about shortening seasons! In Siberia 20 years ago we had last frost date 15-18 may, now it 10th june.
Great video, Mr. Leon. Northern California home food grower.
Leon has an ingenious Botanical methodology!!
Tried this this year, my marigolds are amazing. I'm going to make more next year. I used bottles we emptied that had tea in them. It works just as well.
Some great ideas and no BS. What more do you want? Thanks man.
Leon.......Smart Guy....Great presentation.
Love this guy!!’ Smart af!!!!❤️
GOOD WORK LEON HELLO FROM KINGSTON ONTARIO.
Love this guy.
I wish we had a Gardener near Kingwood Texas that could show us some of these techniques
I'm in Cleveland TX and scored 16 lick tubs at the trash compactor! I'm trying to find which method I want to use.
THE OG!!
Thanks
Would White plastic work? It still lets light in. But not the UV RAYS that makes the houses so hot in the Summer months. I used it when i was doing cuttings.. Great Video!
how big is the hole on the side of the wicking tub
Is this an air pruning method; I wouldn’t think so? Thanks 🙏🏻
Can you use a 55 gallon barrel cut length wise to make a self wicking bed?
Can you just cut the cloth and secure over the ends of the freach drain pipe?
I wish OSU would bring you to Stillwater!!!
Where do those crates come from for strawberries 🍓
How many gallons does this container hold?
I would like to hear David explaining the project.
Leon-Can I do this: I have the brown plastic 7gal trash cans-and some leftover cotton fabric along with the leftover 4 or 6 inch wide plastic containers the plants come in from the store. Can I turn the leftover small plastic containers upside down in the bottom of the trash can, layer the cotton fabric over the containers, drop in a pvc pipe to water and a hole in the side of the trash can to vent then put a layer of 3in landscape rocks and sand over the fabric, then the soil and plant my tomoatoe plants? Will that still work and not over water?
The rocks and sand won't wick the water up into the soil. You're going to need potting soil or coconut coir or peat moss for wicking. Peat moss may rot so most don't recommend it. Visit Leon's you tube Page. Gardening With Leon. He's awesome 🥰.
Are the cans and pipe just to take up space ? Where they are is where the water will be. I new to gardening
How can I get some of those folding trays?
I get the 5" hole on the outside...how tall are the cans that you're putting the the tub? IS THE HOLE IN THE TOP PART OF THE CAT HIGHER/LOWER or EVEN TO THE HOLE ON THE OUTSIDE?????
The cans on the inside should be about an inch higher than the hole on the outside container. The hole in the inside can or cans are on the side towards the top and bottom. They’re there to led water in the can and the air out. So a 5 inch tall container on the inside, make the hole 4” up on the outside. Six inch container on the inside, a hole 5 inches up on the outside. Leaves about 1” of air space in the inside container.
Did you put holes in the black tubes?
How you know to watering the wicker
Not to sound ignorant but he refers to "soil" a lot so there's a difference between actual soil and potting mix. Which one is he referring about for wicking?
Potting soils and potting mix are the same thing, and they are actually soilless mixes. You should not use garden soil or topsoil for this. The "wick" is the are at the bottom that sits in water and draws it up to the rest of the pot.
Gardening with Leon is Leon's actual channel. This is not Leon's channel.
How about growing a fig the in self wicking tube? Any difference?
I wanna know what is wrong with tomatoes that are dying tomato plants they're only about 10" toll
You dont need the net or the watering pipe.
Hi, is the landscaping paper is it plastic or cloth, thank you 😊
Where do you find landscaping materials?
It is called landscaping or weed barrier fabric. Walmart carries it, as do stores like Lowe's, Home Depot, Menard's, Tractor Supply, Atwood's, Ace Hardware. I saw some at Dollar General in the past.
How about instead of the pipes or cans you just throw big chunks of bark in there. Like pieces that fall off firewood.
No, probably not. It will rot.
What the cans purpose ??
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BAD THING to use cans dude...contaminate your food!!!! Use pladtic pipes
Don't think so. Plants actually like rust, and it's good for the soil. The only down side I see is, that it will lessen the life span of the system. So plastic prob better, unless it's aluminum cans.
@@Overfl00d
Yeah, the cans he uses will rust out and need to be replaced every year. Aluminum soda or tall beer cans won't rust, they should last many seasons.