Raised Bed Alternative | Preparing Totes for Growing Food

Raised Bed Alternative | Preparing Totes for Growing Food | Storage Container Gardening

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@starletta8293 Ай бұрын

Love seeing father teaching his babies the importance of self sufficiency! ❤

@christinej2358 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure your totes have a 2 or 5 on the bottom which means they are safe to grow or store foods in. Any other numbers mean the totes are made from chemical recycles that can be absorbed into the soil which will transfer into your food plants and in your produce that you eat. By the way, Your little one is absolutely adorable!

@maydaygarden 2 жыл бұрын

1, 2, 4, and 5 are considered food grade. You want to avoid 3 or any other container without any number at all i.e., Dollar Store buckets and plant pots. My 18-gal Sterilite totes are a 5.

@CaribSunsations 2 жыл бұрын

These have a "5"

@janemack8852 2 жыл бұрын

I still think I'd wash it first. Thanks for the plastic numbers to use.

@joystubbs3542 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip!

@quintinfranklin9168 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you for that important suggestion!

@missarcene4345 2 ай бұрын

I sm 70 year old womsn who will be trying this for my late start up veggie 10:34 garden. Wish me well. I liked and subscribed

@louisejohnson6625 2 ай бұрын

😅your baby is beautiful and so precious.

@John-pk8lr Ай бұрын

Came for tote gardening. Stayed for the little one with bear ears. 👍

@schmittyconstanz 2 жыл бұрын

You are instilling respect for nature in your adorable little girl.She is a little doll!

@420kerbster 2 жыл бұрын

How refreshing to see my people super self sufficient and cost effective is always appreciated 😊 I am starting a balcony grow. Good luck everyone HAPPY HARVEST

@purpledancerbmw5279 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Liu-Kang-Xi Жыл бұрын

Your people meaning "humans"?

@nannykat1057 Жыл бұрын

@@Liu-Kang-Xi I pray that's what they mean. We're all in this struggle together. Amen!

@godsamazing2090 Жыл бұрын

Amen, Sis ❤ I've started mine from store bought bell pepper and mini sweet pepper (seeds). I'm definitely trying the bin raised bed method he's using in this video. Congrats on your balcony vegetable garden! Happy Harvesting, Sis ❤🖤💚💛

@clemarr 2 жыл бұрын

A child and dirt and something to dig with. It doesn't get any better than that. 😊 Great video thanks.

@lynettetrese-williams365 2 жыл бұрын

Love the little baby gardener that you are growing. She will be a great gardener when she gets a little older.

@Cec9e13 Жыл бұрын

I knooow, what a doll! And so sweet and trying to help!

@kd-yd5pk 2 жыл бұрын

That was so precious when the baby said, "ok Daddy." ❣️❣️ Thanks for your great tip!

@hdalzrpls8677 Жыл бұрын

The minute the baby came in I had to subscribe!

@sandramoore8903 2 жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful moment with your daughter. If you teach her while she is young, you will have a love of gardening together and fresh food all your life.

@dianeschroeder5882 2 жыл бұрын

I've gardened for many years. With the world in such a crazy state, I'm going to try 4-6 totes of veggies and share with my elderly neighbors next door. I had a dying tree taken down in the front yard before the snows came this past winter. I'm going to use some of those fresh wood chips to partially fill the totes. Last year my dogs ate tomatoes, peppers and strawberries I grew in the yard ! Now the totes can go in the sunny front yard so the harvest will be people food. 😊 Thank .you for your inexpensive ideas. Your little one is adorbs!! Peace to all from Buffalo, NY.

@NormieNeko 2 жыл бұрын

Community gardens would be even more useful than the grassy parks covering sections of a town or city. Maybe those with a lower income can pay less or nothing to rent a square of the community garden. I'm not sure how it works because my own small town lacks one, but I know they exist elsewhere.

@Postnghost86 2 жыл бұрын

@@NormieNeko one of the best ideas I’ve ever come across. Not only low cost, but teach people self sufficiency. Government would not like that though.

@sircasm6578 Жыл бұрын

This post made me laugh because our Rottweiler feasted on our garden as well 😂

@Liu-Kang-Xi Жыл бұрын

Please be kind and feed your dogs proper dog food and stop being so darn cheap! They shouldn't have to live like savages. 😢

@jeanbean1390 2 жыл бұрын

Your child is such a good helper - you must be so proud! 😊

@angelicamateo2027 2 жыл бұрын

When you said “Here in Florida” I had such a relief 😅

@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals 2 ай бұрын

I love how your lil baby is involved, this is super meaningful activity for little ones to observe and participate in. 💕

@roxannetracy2931 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a tote grower and this is AWESOME! Never thought to use the refuse to reduce soil cost. I have native soil as well but I still buy container soil and it is costly. You just saved me a bundle! Brilliant.

@keywannawilson4194 Жыл бұрын

You can make your own also and save

@tennesseenana4838 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - I'm using those this year. I've also added kitchen scraps to the mix before adding the potting soil. I have mine on blocks and/or bricks to help raise them up some. It's easier on my back. There are also lots of things that can be done with the lids. Your 'helper' is a real cutie!

@MaLiArtworks186 2 жыл бұрын

I put my buckets abd totes on cinder blocks.

@fallmax 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I don’t know what to do with my lids I am all knew to gardening I would love any other help thank you I didn’t know you could even use totes to grow vegetables in

@shallowphatgal 2 жыл бұрын

@@fallmax Put them on craigslist or local FB page. Somehow, even as large as they are. tubs are just like Tupperware and lids go missing.

@NormieNeko 2 жыл бұрын

@@shallowphatgal Great idea. I need lids for several containers I actually use for storage. Some people throw away containers that lack a lid, so that's another idea--asking around or actually "dumpster diving."

@alexandriahatten2167 2 жыл бұрын

She's adorable. Helping her daddy. The totes are an awesome idea!!!

@WillChil466 Ай бұрын

Yes but look for beat up ones at thrift stores . Use your old ugly ones n put that new one inside .😅

@cher-amirose7109 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestions. And involving the baby...SO adorable!

@livinglifeleona Жыл бұрын

I like this because I want my garden to save me money not make me broke. ✌️ Will have to try this.

@WillChil466 Ай бұрын

Use old totes

@657449 Ай бұрын

As of April 2024 Walmart had the totes for $8.50. This is my plan this year for my squash and cucumbers. You have to water and fertilize more often. That was my lesson last year with the 5 gal pails. Children are apprentice adults. Teach them well.

@user-zd7wk5wi2n 2 жыл бұрын

Watched it because Baby Kendall is too cute to miss. 🍎🍅🍓

@shimerathomas2861 27 күн бұрын

You guys are Blessed to be able to grow in a warmer state ; I'm in Chicago I grow in my pots indoors mostly or in recycled cloth bins, too much lead here, and it's cold Thanks for sharing

@stephanie_beth 2 жыл бұрын

💖💖💖 Oh my goodness, your baby is absolutely adorable! So happy I found your channel, what a great idea! Can't wait make a few 🙏👍

@kluv7139 Ай бұрын

ahhhhhhhhhhhh tooooooooo precious...Great dad and thanks for helpin me get started

@cynkhair 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad your video popped up. I love this idea. Now I’m not so intimidated of “gardening” because you shown me how to start small. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to more videos.

@JustOchi Жыл бұрын

Your daughter made my day. Family is a beautiful thing. You definitely made this look easy. You answered my question, holes on the side. I never thought of mulch in the bottom. Thank you

@abbibrannan333 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I saw some totes yesterday at the store, On Sale. So I looked for your video, and learned how easy it can be. Today I will go back and get a few. Your toddler, so cute!

@H2Ocritter 2 ай бұрын

I have been clearing my storage unit and plan to use those totes up on old patio chairs for a raised bed garden. Just researching what layers go into it. Starting small (2 totes).

@julibeswick-valentine3690 2 жыл бұрын

I do use totes but had never thought to reduce the amount of soil. Your method is a big game changer. I make a lot of my own compost and then have to buy some in. This year for whatever reason bags of compost have doubled in price in Ireland and reckoned I would have to reduce the crops I was going to grow. Now I won't have to, many thanks for the tip.

@gwenmangelson 2 жыл бұрын

I have used black livestock feed tubs- they work great and so does your idea! good job! (42+years a gardener here)

@sophiadallas2702 Ай бұрын

Can I use mulch since I have no debris for bottom?

@avelsgard78 2 жыл бұрын

Super idea! Thank you for this! Your little helper is so dang cute!!!! I'm a grandma, so I know cute when I see it! So glad I found your channel and look forward to more great videos from you!

@lindafurr2404 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea with the tote filler. I’m growing veggies in kiddie swimming pools and big flower pots. I have a lot of totes already so I will be using them also. Your baby is precious. She got me when she said “Ok daddy.”

@KindalFerson Ай бұрын

Love your child’s name. Beautiful little soul.

@cindysmith3720 2 жыл бұрын

What a precious little helper you have!! I live in POLK County Florida and wanted to remind you that mid summer till Fall, it is difficult to find Totes in any stores cause kids are packing up for college, schools and universities. When my daughter was headed to FSU, Tallahassee 3 years ago, we couldn't find a tote in any Walmart...so shop early!! Good luck with your beautiful garden..

@paulawinstead5660 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know nor realize that Walmart was the only store in Florida that sold totes???

@cheesypoofpoofs7700 2 жыл бұрын

The BABY!!! SO ADORABLE!! 😍😍😩😩

@ridingwilding760 2 жыл бұрын

With the composting material, something I learned doing the very same thing, is that some plants do like a deeper depth of soil for their roots. I learned the hard way that plants like pumpkins, watermelon, tomatoes, winter squash and sweet potatoes all like 24+ inches of soil to grow in. I’m in New Mexico and have found tubs a great addition to my garden.

@christineking6687 2 жыл бұрын

My husband says he wants to do this. Thanks for this video. Your baby is so cute and sweet

@rosewood9839 2 жыл бұрын

Your daughter is precious! You have such a good helper 🥰

@dbowles09 2 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber, I have about 16 of those totes from my move & would’ve never thought to use them like this. Thanks for the tips & we will be doing us some raised gardens as I just got my seeds. Much success to your channel & look forward to more awesome content.

@ITSMSTL4U Жыл бұрын

this is exactly what im doing now lol

@gowithhisflow5853 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing the ending lol we appreciate your hard efforts to help us ❤

@PsycInColour 2 жыл бұрын

Great video brother keep up the back to natural/farming black representation ❤️✊🏾 I’ve subscribed 🌿🌿🌿🌿 blessings to you and your family 🌿💐🌿💐🌿💐🌿💐

@The3rdGunman Ай бұрын

Bless you for this video brother. Beautiful little queen working in the garden. The video was very helpful!

@mattiecopeland8741 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstrating how to make a raised garden. I will do the same with my two grandchildren. Blessings to you and your family.

@TheeGoldenGoddess1 2 жыл бұрын

Kendall is absolutely adorable & very observant! 😁💜 Great video, tfs family. Be well.✨

@michellestratford9753 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking your veggies do well because you have the cutest helper ever! 🥰. Thank you for the great tips too!

@artthompson612 Жыл бұрын

You are fortunate to enjoy such a lovely child. My the Lord watch over your efforts. .

@meenakshimuralidhar6498 Ай бұрын

❤ Great idea Brother, thanks for sharing👏🏾👋 You got your Bonus involving your family, especially your baby👍

@Hoe_Biden 2 жыл бұрын

I...literally just bought a whole bunch of clear totes that I haven't put to use yet. This is an awesome idea!! I'd also love to use the clear ones to see the roots growing if possible..... Do the totes and garden supplies you buy come with the baby? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 She is so cute!

@janetsandham7058 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant , Were in the UK, not much garden ,and my husband suggested these boxes ect for me ,as I carnt do a lot ,through illnesses , These are just enough for us ,so glad I came across u , I love any thing garden , And seeing ur beautiful little one made me smile , So so adorable

@blaqfish 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir for a instructional video to speak to those of us that are apartment dwelling and these containers are a perfect solution. Your interaction with the baby is precious...it's a good way to get children involved so when the harvest comes...watch out 😊

@lolap3667 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Btw....you seem like a great Daddy🙏🏽💜👍🏽

@marjoriegarner5369 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work and educating people about growing food. I used to have a half acre truck garden in Missoula, Montana. Now I'm 80, on my own, and have a tiny space at my apartment complex. I live at over 6,000 ft. elevation, in a high mountain valley... where it gets routinely 40 below zero in eight months - long winters, where the ground is frozen solid until May.

@Learningthetruth7 2 жыл бұрын

That child is adorable.

@fifibg 2 жыл бұрын

that baby is too cute!!!

@sonnestt 2 жыл бұрын

Just have to comment on your absolutely adorable little helper..... treasure each moment, they pass quickly.... Godspeed 💕✝️🕊️

@annogbeni4506 2 жыл бұрын

The little Gardner was adorable

@barbaraprice6252 2 жыл бұрын

I am just beginning to grow gardens in the community, and I was sold on just raised beds. This is such a great idea. Bless up to you and wife. Pls continue to teach.

@raksha1940 2 жыл бұрын

Hi today is the first time seeing your beautiful video. So far I love the idea..using the totes.. I love the way your first layer consisted of twigs..ochre branches etc.. Thank you so much..This is my second year planting a garden.. I have learnt lot from other gardening shows..Thanks.. God Bless!🙏🥰🇨🇦

@donnalawrence8593 2 жыл бұрын

I just found this guy. I would thank him. His little handsome man should have had just a little box beside him to help mix. Daddy took the fun out. Lol. Love, peace to all.

@cher-amirose7109 2 жыл бұрын

hahahahahahaha....the last part though! That was great! Thank you for NOT editing that out...was funny. Baby, then Mommy...then your reactions....hilarious and so sweet.

@bettyannneher7793 Ай бұрын

I have 2 raised beds & my husband made a large box that sits on the ground. These are new this season. In the past planted in the ground but certain things didn't do well. I was thinking of doing my tomatoes in pots or totes. Thank you for this information. BTW...your baby is adorable

@kimskluckers5665 2 жыл бұрын

Such a precious little helper! 🥰

@earthsgardenapothecary7185 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I found quite a few thrift stores and grew beans, asparagus, melons, etc in totes, they work. Only issue I encountered is after sitting for a winter or so they start to become brittle, then will crack easy if moved.

@bjbrownbob 2 жыл бұрын

I love your baby girl participation and your bloopers crack me up!!! New subbie.

@valeriejensen983 2 жыл бұрын

Hi friends!! You all are teaching and doing a great service to those who live in the neighborhood! Do you know our FATHER GOD LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST? I DO and wouldn't have my life HE has given me any other way! Your daughter is precious and a wonderful helper, daddy's little girl! BLESSINGS 🙏🙏 ♥️ to you and those dear neigbors always! 1state DELAWARE THE SMALL WONDER!

@CatherinesGardenHomeLWS 2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea. I think that it would be good for starting seedlings in the spring in my zone 6 garden USA. Enjoy your baby playing in the dirt!

@joyceknight9568 Ай бұрын

Wow, cheaper than goodwill ! As are most things nowadays as goodwill thinks they are special !! Lol

@yolandacarter5663 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a new Gardner, love it

@WillChil466 Ай бұрын

Good Yo. It is a hek ova hobby 🎉

@jennymontague851 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip about knowing your area. I'm in AZ, so it's already too late to do some things, but maybe in containers so I can move them around, I can keep moving my plants to a cooler partially shady spot in the afternoon. That means getting up early which isn't my thing, but if I want a garden, this girl has to change her ways. Hey, like your video, especially the music. That is what kept me around. That music woke my me up. Thanks.

@aquilaclark814 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing the preparation for totes are used totes quite a bit in my garden person. Your little helper is so cute. Just adorable.😂

@baljeet50 2 жыл бұрын

great video, if you get a chance, watch Robbie & Garry's videos, they have been doing this and a lot of other things from the last many years. They are queen and king of Eco friendly, global friendly bunch. Great couple. love you too

@ellenfisher6341 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are !

@genzprepper954 2 жыл бұрын

I watch them!

@genzprepper954 2 жыл бұрын

First time gardener

@livingintheforest3963 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍 Robbie and Gary!! But unfortunately plastic is not good for the environment but unfortunately some of us do you have to do that that’s true I have to go my stuff on my deck and in my mudroom because I live in a forest and too many animals.

@elsakekahuna8023 2 жыл бұрын

Robbie and Gary have been using cardboard boxes also. As along as the cardboard does not have writing on it. If not planting directly in soil I use for weed control.

@theswissgardenvlog3189 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea, I used these to grow my tomatoes last year and they did fantastic. And brilliant used of natural organic materials to fill up the container. Thanks for sharing👍🏾

@dabzprincess92 Күн бұрын

I knew this was Florida ❤it

@marilyngrass416 2 жыл бұрын

Put tote flat on ground worms come up through holes to help fertilize the tubs also stagger (tower) stack and worms will go to top of tub and down, kitchen scraps are good compost.

@saintamerican6105 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Im going to start collecting sticks tomorrow yay

@sylviazuniga909 2 жыл бұрын

hello i just found your channel but i wanted to tell you one thing. thank you i work with children and i see so often fathers absent frim a child's life. it us encouraging to see a daughter that loves her dad and the father includes his daughter in his life.

@bobbiduval7961 2 жыл бұрын

Great video but I have to say forget about gardening that baby girl is absolutely the most adorable child I have ever seen!!!!♥️

@thatgirlrobbie2695 2 ай бұрын

Good day all!! I'm a New Subsciber to your channel and I'm happy you came across my feed!☺️ Was looking to purchase a raise garden bed, but your idea of totes falls within my budget, Great idea and Thanks a bunch and for sharing these tips! Btw that lil Kendall, she is such a beauty, with those lil kissable cheeks!❣️ I'm also in S. Florida so I'm definitely listening 😊

@HiddenRoyal1472 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, subscribed 👍 I love family oriented videos that are not only entertaining, but have valuable, easy tutorial information to share with others that will be beneficial for others and encouraging for others to get back to nature and grow their own gardens. Also, knowing what is used in Sterilite totes (From Townsend Mass) and it’s the only plastic products I use when it comes to any harvested foods I grow. So happy to have come across this video, it was fun and informative, and very well done 👍 God Bless you and your family, and keep growing 🙏💖

@mannymakingmoves 2 жыл бұрын

great video. The real star is Kendall. Sorry ... Teach them young..memories of a lifetime. I don't remember a lot of things but when it comes to gardening I remember those days with Grandma.

@msmargieposton5980 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. I love container gardening since I no longer own a home. It lets me still grow the things I like & it's a relaxing pastime. I like your video as you explain things well & don't go to fast to be able to understand what you're doing. Also you have good tips for things to check on when starting & growing a garden.

@ladbol521 2 жыл бұрын

I like your side kick, the cute little gardner

@susanbritton-giza5054 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Yes watch Robbie and Garry videos ! They are are a hoot and so exciting in their garden ! ! All the best to you ! Please keep teaching and leaning through out your life !😍🤓🙏🏼💕! You are both lucky to live in warm weather area ! I live in Cleveland Ohio! Yikes 🙄! It’s still cold here in April 5th ! Praying for warm weather 😍😍😍

@kalihoward 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Cleveland Ohio as well and the weather keeps going up and down. I'm going to try to start planting around the end of April. We should be clear from the freezing temperatures by then 🤞🏼

@camillabarnes6678 2 жыл бұрын

Robbie is cool. she saved me from animals digging by suggesting tulle to cover them. Also, got the solar fountains.

@TheMzTR 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Plz remind ur subbies/viewer's to look at the bottom stamp that says 5. This is ok for food grade. Other low numbers are dangerous to use to plant bc the leak toxins in the dirt & water. I'm in NJ Zone 6b... blessings

@jadejade4140 3 жыл бұрын

Love Love Love it!!!! 👍🏽

@maryfelton1333 2 жыл бұрын

I did Home Depot buckets a few years ago and after watching several videos using totes I am using them this year. We moved from Virginia to Central Fl into a senior citizen community and they have very very strick rules about gardening and every thing else. A bit of advice. Use a much larger drill bit for drainage.l placed about 8 totes on the cement patio and tomatoes,peas and sweet potatoes but the squash, zuchinni and cucumbers did'nt seem to like the poor drainage after several days of rain. I"m not sure but I think larger drainage holes would have helped

@rosiecastroff9386 Ай бұрын

absolutley!! and they are awesome for planting!

@vickiezaccardo1711 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I made some great hugels with all the sticks and roots, and clay left over from digging- up gardens, and leaves. Those days are past for me and needng ideas for rased beds. Your little one is precious.

@YT4Me57 2 жыл бұрын

The baby, awwww 💖🌱

@salsan2946 Жыл бұрын

When you talked about how useful this method is for letting you move your crop around to a shady place it hit me that it would also be good for dodging the spring storms and the hail that comes with them! I could just carry the tubs to the garage! Brilliant. I am using this idea. Thank you!