LOW Cost DIY Self Watering Raised Garden Wicking Bed From an IBC

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In this video, we turn a simple IBC into a self-watering wicking bed perfect for any gardener wanting to save water, save money and grow big crops of healthy vegetables!
0:00 Introduction
1:45 What is an IBC?
2:20 Where to get an IBC?
2:50 Wicking bed advantages
4:40 Cost of making/buying IBC wicking bed
5:45 Materials needed to make a wicking bed
8:33 Water reservoir
10:56 Fitting the geofabric
11:39 Layering organic materials to make the growing medium
19:40 Mulching the bed
20:17 Securing the Inlet Pipe
21:03 Watering the wicking bed
22:52 Final tips and summary
25:03 Conclusion
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@Selfsufficientme 27 күн бұрын

G'day Everyone, the link to the detailed article on our website is: selfsufficientme.com/how-to-make-an-ibc-wicking-bed-2-ways/ Remember, our new website is coming soon and we will finally have our own merch store plus other helpful resources in the future! Thanks for your support! Cheers :)

@MrJFoster1984 27 күн бұрын

Water storage/drinking water, worm farms, aquaponics, fire fighting trailers, growing beds, Have 12 of them, they are great. If you look online there are fittings available which can adapt to go to fresh water and ag line.

@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 27 күн бұрын

Mate this is a ripper way to do a bunch of garden beds if you have a few dollars to spare. Have a ripper Mark!

@myshinobi1987 26 күн бұрын

I wonder if you could apply this self watering principal to the Birdies garden beds (the full height ones in particular) as I have three already in Hügelkultur.

@Basskip 26 күн бұрын

Hi Mark/Celia, is there a specific kind of paint we should be using to protect the IBC? Thanks for the great video

@Mr.Binks. 25 күн бұрын

@basskip hi, Celia here, I just used a good quality tinned spray paint.

@whobee7872 19 күн бұрын

In a quaint little Aussy neighborhood, not too far away, lives a man named Mark, brightening up every day. Once a soldier, now with a spade in his hand, He tends to his garden across the vast land. With a sparkle in his eye and a grin so wide, Mark shares his gardening tips with great pride. On his KZfaq channel, he's known far and wide, teaching folks to grow, with joy by their side. "Let's Get Into It!" is his famous cheer, As he dives into gardening, year after year. From onions to celery, he knows what to do, With his trusty old shovel and watering can too. His tales are amusing, his humor so bright, As he talks 'bout his garden, in the day and the night. With rhymes in his speech and a bounce in his stride, Mark's gardening wisdom, you'll surely abide. So if you're in need of a laugh and some green, Just tune in to Mark, you'll see what I mean. For a veteran turned gardener, so charming and wise, with his catchphrase he'll say, "Let's Get Into It!" with pride!

@danielleterry2331 19 күн бұрын

Very nice 👍

@user-nn1jr3bm8u 16 күн бұрын

He didn't see it 😭😭

@ml.5377 10 күн бұрын

A joy to read!

@amydecker6207 8 күн бұрын

That's great!

@babystepsgarden6162 8 күн бұрын

You surely brightened up my day! Thank you so much! 🌺🌻🌺🌻🌺

@aaronhopkins6697 27 күн бұрын

My garden tip I've been doing for years is. Wash out the compost and manure bags in a wheel barrow then you have the best free nutrient water to add to the garden and plants. Waste not want not ! Happy gardening 👍

@FarmingandCookingFolkCuisine 27 күн бұрын

Bạn thật biết cách tận dụng hết những gì mình có không để lãng phí ❤️👍.

@kathrynbillinghurst188 27 күн бұрын

Thanx ✌️😁👍💐 Good ☝️ one!

@nunyabusiness863 27 күн бұрын

Actually never even thought to do that. I always shook my head at the waste in the corners and sides of the bags, not even thinking about rinsing them out. Thank you so much for this!

@W4iteFlame 26 күн бұрын

That is a good and logical idea. Thanks

@LPD-9 26 күн бұрын

Legend, can't believe I haven't thought of doing this before!

@bmelloyello 27 күн бұрын

This gave me an idea, maybe a little impractile but if the need arrises and water is really scarce, you could set these up in a row of descending elevation, so you water the highest bed, the water filters through and drains out into the 2nd bed, and so on. Plants that require the most water could be in the highest beds, and more drought tolerant plants could be in the lowest beds.

@RommelManurung 26 күн бұрын

Similar concept to Balinese (among other indigenous cultures) paddy rice field to both maximise and conserve water use

@VK-qo1gm 26 күн бұрын

A brilliant & very practical idea, especially as water is one of our most precious resources

@lelleithmurray235 25 күн бұрын

Yes! That sounds like a very good idea! So much of the water won't go to waste.

@miamikkelsen1 23 күн бұрын

I believe that might be the setup we see in the still picture around 4:48?

@gengar90 22 күн бұрын

great idea

@dannyfrommyceswickfarm1758 26 күн бұрын

Hi Mark my wife and I live in central Vic, we have almost 150 wicking beds it's the only way we can grow our vegetables due to the lack of rain fall here we use 20 mm gravel 150mm thick then a good wheelbarrow load of tree mulch 80 litres of fresh cow manure and soil to fill best garden beds I've ever grown in. our irrigation system is a closed system so we don't wast any water

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

150 wicking beds! WOW! Great stuff Danny - I bet you guys grow a ton... or more ;) All the best :)

@traryvery8851 25 күн бұрын

That is so impressive 😀

@ReynoldsinTexas 27 күн бұрын

Thank you brother I'm in Texas USA and I'll need to do this very quickly as we head into summer. I appreciate all your videos! Much love

@veganwinter 27 күн бұрын

I think we have similar conditions to you here in Queensland , Aus. Hard growing but worthwhile! Good luck!

@dr.froghopper6711 27 күн бұрын

I’m in New Mexico and I live at 5000’ elevation SW of Albuquerque. We water here like we enjoy sex: long and deep. These totes will help!

@beverlyzoch9042 27 күн бұрын

We live in Southeast Texas and we go from really wet to really dry! This sounds like a good idea. Thanks

@TXJan0057 26 күн бұрын

I really like the way the edges are covered and the use of sand in the water reservoir these are both features I haven't seen in wicking tubs before.

@NHamel123 14 күн бұрын

Jack Spirko has vids on these working in the DFW area if you need more inspiration

@marilynturcotte5304 27 күн бұрын

I love what she has done with her gardening concept. Only containers that are food-grade and large barrels, the use of wire-mesh trash cans as protectors for the lettuce, well, I'm borrowing that idea to stop chipmunks from digging in my garden beds.

@vginnmusa3128 26 күн бұрын

Keeps rats & quail from eating your sprouts too!

@weirdsweetcoolplants 17 күн бұрын

Why not trap the chipmunks? Then get a campfire, some herbs and spices and some friends. I can see it now: "Chipmunks roasting over an open fire...."❤😂

@theSam91 26 күн бұрын

Wicking beds are the way to go for arid/semi arid areas. Where I am the yard is 100% hydrophobic sand. You can make wicking beds out of timber too, we used some old fence pailings to make raised beds then used a large pond liner for the reservoir. Tree roots can't get in, the plants have all the water they need while not wasting a single drop. The plants don't even wilt in summer! They just make so much sense.

@bradjolliffe7382 26 күн бұрын

Hey mark im a Farmer in the Riverina about 30 kms west of wagga we have a veggie garden full of 30 or more ibc tubs we use a full size tub and use your method of adding wood in the bottom and we use waste from our feedlot and straw and hay it makes a great mix and the height of a full ibc is great because that’s comfortable to weed and manage being a ex shearer I love the full size containers saving bending obviously we’re lucky enough to have these ibc tubs on hand moret than we can use from our farm cropping program but we’ve also found them excellent for storing of winter wood for the fire just by pulling the Blatter out I’m amazed at the price people pay for them when in reality a lot of farmers just burn them or hand them back into there chemical agents that dispose of them a few phone calls and you will find a lot of farmers are happy to get rid of them and be happy for someone make use out of them rather than burn them

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

G'day Brad, ahh the beautiful Riverina... That brings back memories. I spent several years in Wagga when I was an Army recruit and then later as a recruit instructor. I haven't thought of using whole IBCs for Hugelkultur raised beds - that sounds like a great idea! It's also a top way to repurpose these containers. Thanks for sharing 👍🙂

@betterlivingonabudget 27 күн бұрын

I've never seen an IBC garden bed before, great idea.

@Shiaraenaa 25 күн бұрын

Good Day Mark, I'm writing to you from Poland. I have been watching your channel for over two years now and I wanted to thank you, it helps me both learn and stay interested in gardening. I absolutely appreciate your unending enthusiasm and kindness. I have a feeling we would disagree about a lot of issues and I absolutely love that it doesn't have to matter at all. I live in a big city, in a block of flats and at times looking at KZfaq was my only connection to gardening. Right now I am a part of a growing communal garden in the middle of the city hoping to bring some joy and good food to more people. Thank you a lot!

@Selfsufficientme 25 күн бұрын

G'day and thanks for supporting my channel for so long! I agree; the beauty of gardening is how it acts as a perfect conduit to join people together, no matter their opinions on other things. Well done on getting out and getting into it in your communal garden! These growing spaces are gold for city areas, and I wish they had more. All the best :)

@rachalnocchi5600 27 күн бұрын

What a fantastic idea! These raised beds are potentally so much less expensive to buy. Thank you for showing yet another way to garden!❤🌱

@justineg2121 26 күн бұрын

Great job. Good tip: have a plugged hole at the very bottom of the wicking bed. Every 12 months or so, the water should be completely emptied out (which is where sand is a bit problematic). Dissolved mineral salts and other nutrients from the soil can build up in the water reservoir that can end up burning vegies after a while 😊

@peteraugust5295 26 күн бұрын

I use IBCs here in Germany for water storage. Prices generally vary from 50-70€ (80-115AUD). If you want a food safe one, you can add another 50% on top. Maybe more. I generally get mine from a guy that runs a logistics company, where I get a pretty good discount.

@dougadams9419 27 күн бұрын

That was a very interesting video. It gave me a few ideas for my next garden once the ground is prepared. Maybe not with the IBC, but for raised beds. And from a USAF Veteran, Thank you Mark for your Service in the Australian Military. We Veterans are a Brotherhood.

@autumnwest5854 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for your Service

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for your service Doug! Cheers mate :)

@Pat206 25 күн бұрын

So true!

@James-mv9qx 27 күн бұрын

I've had these going for several years, except I used 20mm drainage stone instead of sand. They work great for a couple of years but in my case the grass and weed seeds were blowing in and they'd grow the roots into the shade cloth around the edge. It would get really matted in and you can't pull it out, so you end up with a 10cm "tuft" of grass around the edge which eventually takes over. Really need to cut that cloth well below the soil line

@Thingys-Jill 27 күн бұрын

A 275 gallon food grade IBC here in Idaho, USA is $350 plus tax and delivery. Just not feasible. I'd be putting a bucket under the overflow to catch that water! I think it's an awesome idea and thoroughly enjoyed the video.

@kyyurtman1416 27 күн бұрын

That's a brand new one. Search Mqrket place for IBC that have been used for food products. I get mine for $40 here in Kentucky. Most of the ones I have gotten over the years have been used to hold sunflower oil, vegetable oil, and soy bean oil. They have always come with the main valves, caps, and cage. Keep looking. You can do the same thing in a smaller scale with 55 gallon food grade barrels. Cut them in half the long way. Place 2 4x4 or 4x6 pressure treated beams parallel with on the ground. Place the barrel half laying on the 2 beams. Find the comfort spot and use metal roofing screws that have the gasket to secure to beams. Add plumbing, sand and soil and your good to go.

@williamrutherford8346 26 күн бұрын

Buy used ones that are food grade or ones contained mulch dye. We have them in Maryland for less than $100. Then split into 2 garden beds.

@vginnmusa3128 26 күн бұрын

I get used ones for $45-100, depending on what was in them, condition (bent cage or base) & source. New unused ones cost what you are quoting.

@traryvery8851 25 күн бұрын

As folks are saying, used food grade is the way to go and if water and heat are issues you will be happy with wicking beds.

@pinkiepinkster8395 23 күн бұрын

Still worth it bc you will now get many years of free food.

@BeeKayy13 26 күн бұрын

I have never in my life watched views climb whilst watching something. I am so happy for you and your channel Mark. Well done. And THANKYOU for getting into it on camera. You are a smart and wonderful man and I am so glad to have access to such great and wholesome content. Love from Melbourne 🌾⭐

@montymc450 26 күн бұрын

Wicked wicking wondrous work. Deserves s double thumbs up

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

LOL... 🙂👍

@crazychickenladyhomestead6918 27 күн бұрын

We found some old rubbing alcohol totes for $35 each. The did not come with the caps/plugs. We cut them in half, drilled a few holes for drainage and added sticks, small aged logs and leaves about 1/3 the way. Then I messed up and used topsoil. However, it grew greens and herbs very well. After a year, I added store bought container soil and planted strawberries and asparagus in one. They're doing PHENOMENALLY! We also planted potatoes in another and topped it with bagged garden soil. Those are 3ft tall now and the lemon balm, catnip, collards and kale are all going crazy. Hugelkuter is a great thing even with crappy soil!

@ericv00 26 күн бұрын

Hugelkultur is my way of getting rid of my brush piles, haha! (and I get rid of my grass clippings by using them for mulch) Have to grow veg just to deal with my yard waste!

@epicgardening 26 күн бұрын

Love this Mark! I have fond memories of my IBC connected to a gutter, connected to a hose... that overflowed...into my garden...LOL. - Kevin

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Yeah, that's another great idea and useage for an IBC. Cheers mate :)

@khamsibq 26 күн бұрын

That is amazing work I follow u from Saudi arabia We r lacking water in certain ares in saudi arabia I think wicking tub is gud for planting rice at home

@brucemattes5015 26 күн бұрын

This is so much more practical than the traditional wooden raised beds that I made out of pressure treated southern yellow pine decades ago in 1983-1984. The sad truth was that in just 11 years, when I was forced by circumstances to disassemble those beds, I found to my dismay that I could take a long-shanked, flat blade screwdriver and with little to no real effort thrust it all of the way through the 1.5" thick 2×8's and 2×10's that those beds were constructed from. I theorized that my soil was so biologically alive that it overcame the anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties of the wood preservative used to treat the southern yellow pine.

@Benlikesstuff 23 күн бұрын

I actually live in Brisbane. So I can actually use the same guy :) how great ! 👍

@virginiarocks 27 күн бұрын

Wow. It would be interesting to have a garden tour of her garden someday. Interesting topic.

@jasonbean2764 27 күн бұрын

We're on the brink of a drought here in Florida. I'm grateful that our new chief community gardener had the foresight to install raised beds and drip irrigation! I just wish he hadn't had to use pressure treated lumber. I guess it's all he could find.

@jessicapacella2937 26 күн бұрын

Is that why all my grass is dead

@gidget8717 26 күн бұрын

Yup! When its dry in Florida, your lawn is brown. BUT the rainy season is just around the corner. The first year we lived down here, it rained every single day the month of july. Irma was our first hurricane, we had lived here for 6 years. @@jessicapacella2937

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

I would use an alternative to treated lumber where possible but having said that, there's no concrete evidence (that I've seen) of serious leeching into food. I still would ensure the harvest is washed properly, especially root veggies like potatoes and carrots. All the best :)

@nascar8rc 27 күн бұрын

Just wanted to say been watching your videos for a very long time. And have never commented on any of them until now. Just wanted to let you know I love every video that you've done. Thanks so much for all your insight and hard work 👍 And all that you do! 👍

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind feedback and also for supporting the channel for so long without getting sick of me! Cheers mate 👍🙂

@user-yi1li1dp1u 16 күн бұрын

Around our place, the IBC frames are used for storing and seasoning firewood. The couple of wicking beds have a simple 13mm irrigation pipe outlet which is on a 90 degree fitting so the pipe can be rotated to adjust the depth of water in the ibc

@vk4vsp 27 күн бұрын

If you're building one of these from scratch, you'll find the IBC comes on its own metal pallet, so no need to raise it up. A lot of companies get material such as ad-blue (which is just urea), or canola oil (used for lubricating machinery) in IBCs. Once they're empty, they send them back to the manufacturer for the deposit, which is only a few dollars. So if you can find someone who's willing to sell you an IBC for the cost of the deposit, you're winning. I built ours after watching Rob's videos, so I used a lot more ag pipe than Celia and just used a thick layer of sugar cane mulch on top of the sand, rather than cloth, to keep the soil and sand separated. It probably mixes a bit after a while, but that doesn't matter once the bed is established. The most important thing with wicking beds of any kind is to use plenty of organic matter in the growing medium, so the water can wick up through it.

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with growing the wicking way in an IBC! Cheers :)

@ReapWhatYouSowGardening 27 күн бұрын

Great video Mark! I did the same thing but with plastic storage totes for growing TONS of veg in. Been doing it for 3 years now

@NeighborhoodOfBlue 27 күн бұрын

Careful with those. They break down in sunlight as they are not UV-rated.

@ReapWhatYouSowGardening 27 күн бұрын

@@NeighborhoodOfBlue mine NEVER broke down and some of them are even 4 to 5 years old

@lelleithmurray235 25 күн бұрын

Good day Mark! What a lovely garden your friend has, and an excellent example of recycling plastic. One big thumbs up! 👍

@denisehawkins7280 26 күн бұрын

I have 10 of these and they work fantastic..I have them placed where a normal in ground bed won't work due to the yard flooding in heavy rain... I paid $100.for each full one and then cut them in half ...making two beds for $50 each.... Plus I have five full ones connected to shed roof gutters ..these are full of water for extra for the gardens when times are dry.... I have these all covered in two layers of heavy duty shade cloth to stop the water from turning green or you can paint them ... My ibcs are all food grade...make sure of that... Mine had vinegar in them so when I got them I fully washed them out with some bi carb soda to neutralise any vinegar that may of remained as a residue... Great video thanks for the share... 💞

@Selfsufficientme 25 күн бұрын

G'day Denise, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with reusing IBC! Cheers :)

@iluomopeloso 23 күн бұрын

How do they do over winter? I'd love to try this, but I'm worried that the winter freeze would kill all the microorganisms that don't have anywhere deeper to go like they do in raised beds that are connected to the ground.

@allandriver2066 24 күн бұрын

The great thing for me about wicking beds is that because they are self contained they are perfect for people who rent. I have half a dozen beds made from 200 litre plastic tanks that I have cut in half and work perfectly. Big enough to grow a decent crop....but small enough to move if needed.

@crt9082 25 күн бұрын

Love this garden chat...and love the Lil tour of her garden. Would love to see it again!

@meettheworld6241 27 күн бұрын

Her handling of that box cutter had me thinking she's gonna nip a finger at any second, or Mark...😂😂😂

@FarmingandCookingFolkCuisine 27 күн бұрын

Bạn giỏi tưởng tượng quá 😅.

@winterlantern5695 27 күн бұрын

She's making needless dangers to herself. Just put the dam thing down or retract it. Just takes 1 second.

@darkknight145 26 күн бұрын

Added blood and Bone!

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

I should have played some suspense background music lol... :)

@flyingcrocs8144 27 күн бұрын

When people talk about "dry as a bone," I live in AZ lol. i know what you're talking about.

@metasamsara 27 күн бұрын

I like to put felt in the bottom of my indoor pots to prevent dirt coming out through the drainage and it has the advantage of keeping moisture wicking at the bottom. It's very similar to the water retention of sphagnum moss. I recently started window indoor garden beds of 40L each and it has a water retention part in the center of the bottom while the feet drain out. I put rocks in the feet and felt above before packing dirt to properly diffuse the water from the center puddle throughout the whole bed evenly, at least that's the hope. It also has the advantage of keeping plants roots warmer in pots for overwintering.

@Taking_Back_Thyme 4 күн бұрын

First time seeing an IBC used for a garden bed. Brilliant!

@keiheaherakiwi1611 27 күн бұрын

Hoselink hoses and equipment is the BEST…… cheers to hose link

@veganwinter 27 күн бұрын

Agree! Such a good investment.

@garulusglandarius6126 25 күн бұрын

Love this system, love this lady , I’m going to try at least one bed this year. Thanks guys 👍👍🇦🇺🇬🇧

@VEWNZ 27 күн бұрын

Wow wow wow The perfect solution for me (too much decking & concrete ... running out of ground for food growing) Now all I got to do is locate those IBC Wicking Beds here in Wellington NZ. Her garden was just as stunning as yours

@ReapWhatYouSowGardening 27 күн бұрын

Best quotes from mark: she is so organized the mirror opposite of what i am 😂

@WendyHannan-pt7ez 7 сағат бұрын

That’s what I love about Mark, he’s so down to earth.

@FusRoDarshinae 26 күн бұрын

These can be made better looking with a wooden raised garden frame built around it. You can make it as cheap or luxury as you like, I prefer the look of horizontal fence palings with a wider thicker wood around the top that you can sit on. Stained or oiled timber looks great and you can use treated timber as it does not come into contact with the soil, or if you do use untreated it will last longer from not touching the soil. In wetter climates you can also make more drainage just drill holes in the bottom. If you build a wooden frame around the IBC, the metal frame is then optional, you can use that for other things. You also then dont need to put pipe around the top of the plastic.

@darlenepreston525 26 күн бұрын

Licking,Missouri-USA.... totally awesome thanks- more like this please.🌻

@thizizliz 25 күн бұрын

Oh wow, this could work for me up here in the desert! No water waste - we get 10 inches of rain in a big year, so that's always a good thing. Also I don't think they'd get as hot as the metal ones. Thank you!!!!!!

@DonnyPetit 26 күн бұрын

I'm sold! As a desert-dweller this will be incredibly helpful for me.

@kimtaylor3271 27 күн бұрын

I live in Kansas USA . Here the totes are around 30 to 40 dollars a piece.

@ktjktj3918 6 күн бұрын

Where in Kansas can I purchase them?? What is the name of business? Thanks

@nannygranny9534 27 күн бұрын

I so appreciate all the info that helps me grow food!!

@AllGoodSeeds 8 күн бұрын

Liked that she is reclaiming the overflow water from the beds. Nutrient dense for hand watering!

@_Timo1 26 күн бұрын

Phenomenal idea! I'd take the hose trim off from the top and tuck the fabric under it then zip tie through it to hold it cleaner. maybe even connect the outlet pipes together and catch the excess in a full IBC tote as a catchment system. I might implement this into my future plans.

@Mr.Binks. 25 күн бұрын

Such a great idea!!

@njato9761 26 күн бұрын

Ive been thinking of building raised beds for a long time but have always held of because of the cost. The solution to my problem just presented itself. Thank you

@droac3 27 күн бұрын

I made my own from scratch following an ABC Gardening Australia video. Worth a look too. Very similar design and works really well. Thanks to you both for the video.

@teenagardner3623 27 күн бұрын

Great video once again about options of growing space in raised beds plus self watering. We can all appreciate the recycling. I also appreciate the lasagna/ compost in place method.

@brettharman3909 25 күн бұрын

Mark. I have watched this set up before. I will be in the future setting something similar later on in our garden. Cool video 😎

@ckamina768 26 күн бұрын

Bio char is the underrated hero of gardeners that not many use. Ancient Amazonian people turned their horrible nutrient deficient sandy soil into usable ultra rich growing medium with bio char. Archaeologists found this soil around their ancient cities, it’s called terra preta. Look it up, it’s a wonderful resource from our past.

@BOVANATOR 25 күн бұрын

I love the intro music... I wonder how many people recognized it as an ode to the Little River Band! Love it!

@johniwan1 26 күн бұрын

I started with one free IBC tote and it worked well. When I went looking to buy more they were $300+ here in Massachusetts (US) and I had to fetch them myself. For around $200 I could build a 4'x8'x3' (1.2mx2.4mx.9m) bed from galvanized metal roofing panels and 2"x6"x8" lumber from Home Depot. They look great and I'm now up to 8 units. I call them my "fat old guy" beds because I don't spend my day all bent over anymore and weeding is a pleasure too! This year I'm building them for 2 of my neighbors. Great channel Mark but I hate when you complain you don't get as much during "winter". The only crop we get here in winter is icicles and all the snow you can eat!

@chezmoi42 26 күн бұрын

Remember that she is buying used units, not new. But good work on inventing your own recipe for your beds!

@johniwan1 26 күн бұрын

@@chezmoi42 The $300+ were also used, new was 500+. I figured there were companies with stacks of them to get rid of but I guess there's a huge market in this area. Oh well, I like mine better.

@justbenice7448 16 күн бұрын

One day I was watching one of the video's and a super long green snake was making it's way up a tree. Mr. Self Sufficient Me commented on it and went on about the business of filming his video. I have a HUGE phobia of snakes and CANNOT imagine living anywhere where they're commonplace. I pop in from time to time to watch a video, because let's face it-they're great! But, I'm always on the alert to close the vid, just in case Lol.

@helenmcgill5563 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Mark and Cecilia, that was a fabulous, informative video and one which I will certainly try if I can get the containers here in Esperance WA. Love all your videos Mark, have been watching every one for many years now. It’s great that you are featuring other gardeners and their idea too on your channel. Great work 😀👍🌻

@Cubevanlife 16 күн бұрын

Bloody hell I’ve just ordered two 9’ raised corrugated metal beds online. I have three spare IBC totes for water collection in my backyard that I purchased from local farmers for $50 each. If you cut them in half you get two beds and you can give them a proper cleaning. This is brilliant.

@GamerGoop 26 күн бұрын

You are one of the only channels I watch for gardening ideas!

@TheGreatEL 26 күн бұрын

Those framed raised beds made from halved blue plastic barrels in the back look hella interesting too! Maybe even a video on them by any chance?

@stevelush9994 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for yet another inspiring video you are encouraging an army of people including me to become more self sufficient even if its only in a small way (like me)

@lodzalater8169 21 күн бұрын

She's a lovely lady , made me smile at the end . Hope to see another follow up in future 🙏

@hansimuli 25 күн бұрын

First pink hair lady that isn't off-putting. Thank you very much. I learned something today.

@gryphenicedancer8796 23 күн бұрын

I don't know why KZfaq recommend this, but I'm glad it did. I'm in Central Florida, a lot of this is useful. My yard is small, but I think I can fit at least two in the back. Fresh veggies all year round!

@Luke4145 26 күн бұрын

I have had wicking beds for several years and there great. four of mine are old discarded fridges for free! In the water reservoir part I use pebbles and also inverted old plastic pots to take up space so less stones/ pebbles they have holes drilled so the water can flow through. It can be very hot and dry, if you go away for a few days everything is fine.

@smetzroth01 27 күн бұрын

I've been slowly transitioning from raised beds to wicking for a few years now after the last drought we had. My wicking beds are all ibc and perform awesome. I'm currently awaiting delivery of a 3m x 1.1m wicking bed from a fellow toowoomba local watersaver Gardens. He used wood bark in the reservoir with great success.

@debramcglinchie2664 18 күн бұрын

I purchased materials to convert my corro beds from birdies from same fellow years ago - unfortunately the wood chip breaks down & the plastic he supplied was not uv stable so have had to replace both (which means completely emptying beds - a big job) have used 25mm gravel & builders plastic in ones I've done but will use pond liner in larger ones

@smetzroth01 17 күн бұрын

@debramcglinchie2664 interesting. I did ask him how long the woodchip lasts and he said 7 to 8 years. I've been half thinking of doing more conventional in this one I brought. Even the drain I'm thinking about doing a pipe like normal rather than the slits in the liner.

@letsthrive4455 26 күн бұрын

Its my first year/growing season using these types of beds, mine cost $50 each ( just for the half tank) and we did everything else, so far, its amazing

@TrinaMadeIt 26 күн бұрын

We are in southwest wa and we haven’t had rain in over 6 months. Its just rained the last 24 hours and my garden soooo needed it.

@traryvery8851 25 күн бұрын

Glad you have had some rain. It’s been pretty dry in Adelaide but not as bad as that.

@melissahamm8122 18 күн бұрын

Wow you have some great friends I love real people who share great ideas I love your tubal water sweating system and the drainage that you've provided it's absolutely perfect or should I say genius are you sure you weren't a plant in a past life😅 your garden is beautiful good luck in the future😊 thanks so much for sharing

@Roro0189 Күн бұрын

Love your videos Mark, they make me happy and feel at peace.

@Color-of-love 27 күн бұрын

She impressed me. That is going to work well for me in Costa Rica.

@AeveryFreeman 15 күн бұрын

As a Northern hemisphere resident, I am always amazed at what you can grow 'down under'. Thanks much.

@vsznry 27 күн бұрын

Nawice. You should team up with Brodie Moss aka YBS Youngbloods for a vid. Think he's in WA. He'd def be interested in how to get more self sufficient by growing on his property. Though he's already pretty outdoorsy-knowledgeable.

@johnjude2685 27 күн бұрын

I catch rain already estimated 360 gallons with about 1/3" of rainfall, and wasted water is something I dislike. Water is a great resource, and I don't waste it Almost never using tap water. Them raise bed does look great Thanks

@veganwinter 27 күн бұрын

This was great. Wonderful info. Thanks to you both. You are such a gentleman Mark and you give me faith in humanity.

@Selfsufficientme 26 күн бұрын

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I also have faith in humanity and I appreciate your kind feedback. Cheers :)

@jonathan_r_lee92 25 күн бұрын

Great shout-out to Rob Bob. I don't do aquaponics but his videos have been very educational on the process of gardening in that way.

@davinasquirrel7672 26 күн бұрын

Good idea for raised beds, and the $100 isn't too bad for those not equipped to cut them in half (angle grinder would be my weapon of choice). Getting second hand food grade IBCs can be a little bit of a challenge. As for Hoselink, yes I too am a big fan. Well worth the investment.

@mariahsmom9457 27 күн бұрын

Fantastic! I would absolutely love a tour of her garden. Maybe some video idea? It would be good tios and inspiration for thise of us that live in urban/suburban areas. Thank you from Kansas USA 🌻🌻🌻

@xavierdireen687 2 күн бұрын

Easily one of your best videos. Innovative stuff. Very satisfying. Luv it!👍🌱

@bradlafferty 27 күн бұрын

I didn’t know about the website, but I’m glad to now do as those recipes looked wonderful! Great vid, thanks!

@jasonmann5019 26 күн бұрын

Another excellent video here Mark. Great information here and thank you Celia for sharing your garden. I loved watching this video. Best wishes Jason from Melbourne Victoria.

@Mr.Binks. 26 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Jason!

@perrywelsh2558 2 күн бұрын

Have been using them for over ten years and they are the best growing system compared to ground planting. They were a boon during the drought in the Northern Tablelands. About to build 4 more. Just do it!

@thelambdafunction 16 күн бұрын

This project reminds me of a on-going similar idea that is being used at the "Renewable energies Park" in Italy (referred to as "Parco delle Energie Rinnovabili" or "PeR") where they have raised planters using pretty much the same automatic irrigation system, and many other ideas that could allow someone to have their home running (almost) completely off-the-grid.. They went with the approach of building the containment structure from scratch, which admittedly is more work, but it's much more flexible because you can decide all the measures and you can reuse many other types of materials too.. People should try this, especially because it works even on the smaller scale. Also, loving the magpies sneaking in some "binary data streams" as I call them.. They can sound like the good old'e dial-up 🤣

@JamesTappenden 26 күн бұрын

Epic! I've been waiting for a video on this. Thanks Celia and Mark 👌

@SBoots29 24 күн бұрын

Now that I am retired I built 3 raised beds. I obtain my water from the lake I live on/by but My future beds will incorporate this. Just a note, we just bought our first bag of carrots because we ran out of the ones I grew last year. It was a tough buy because I know I can grow my own vegetables. Cheers.

@johnlord8337 27 күн бұрын

It is more simple than simple in making a viable under-surface irrigation system. No manual or automatic surface drip irrigation pipes. No manual or automatic underground drip irrigation hoses. No bigger and outside water container systems wicking down to lower raised bed soil. Just core out a 2-3 inch diameter (and shove a PVC piping) down to the 1 foot above level of the ground surface of the raised bed. All you need to do is put 2 or 3 evenly spaced across the raised bed area - and inside of the outside raised bed end curvatures. Using a dip stick, you can quickly know the water level inside the raised bed PVCs, ... and how much to fill up the PVC pipe in water compensation !!! Direct underground irrigation - simple materials, long lasting materials, no evaporation of water, ....

@abbibrannan333 22 күн бұрын

So I did google what it would cost in Washington State. Alibaba has 264 gal. for $98. Alignean food grade 330 gal. $67. yes there is a big difference in the prices. This is the best self=wicking system I have seen on the web, Thank You both!

@mark1hancock 22 күн бұрын

I like the idea of the old bread crates to create the water reservoir as it will workout cheaper than the ag pipe

@nellieblighhill4575 27 күн бұрын

Thankyou and fabulous guys...this is definitely the way to go if you are concerned about being on a budget and saving the planet at the same time. Can I just say a little hint for ripping newspaper. It actually has a grain. If you rip it from the top or bottom, like you both did, it comes out in uneven chunks which is fine for this purpose but if you rip it from the side instead it will strip in straight even strips and it is a lot easier to do.

@lilmak889 27 күн бұрын

Loved! Loved and loved it heaps! ❤

@rockyusa2012 27 күн бұрын

Great video

@amac9245 27 күн бұрын

Super great idea. What a ripper!

@babystepsgarden6162 8 күн бұрын

I am hoping for IBC's, but have just begun gardening. ❤ ❤ ❤

@donaldsanders5124 25 күн бұрын

Here in SC USA I pay 40 dollars for used IBC's that have had soap in them. I cut them with a Saws-All and get to raised beds for 20 dollars each. I use Horse manure all stall waiste that's aged from a local Horse Rancher for 20 dollars a PU truck load ( I have to go get it myself at that price) and that feels two to three raised beds. If you use the German Hugoculture technique wth rotten wood in the bottom you can even feel four raised beds with one PU truck load. I drill 1/2 in holes around the bottom at six inches from bottom for drains. I tried smaller holes but the clogged up.. You don't loose any soil with 1/2 so no worries there. I've got nearly thirty IBC raised beds now and have veg's to give away every year to my family, friends and church. But having some many raise beds allows me to grow a lot of different different types of Corn, Tomatoes, Squash, insted of just a few types. I like the variety but you don't need that many for a small family. Mayby ten or twelve would be plenty to grow a lot of food for fresh eating and canning for winter. Love your video's and I get a huge chuckle every time with that big thumb of your's, lets get in to it. haha