My little Italian grampa, who I adored, taught me everything I know about gardening. We used clear garbage bags that we put over a tomato cage so the bottom is facing up. You then bury the ends so we used much larger, 30 or 40-gallon bags so there was length to bury the ends and room at the top so you could cut a half circle in the top section. This created a small greenhouse and on really sunny days you can open them a bit. I use clothes pins to keep the flap closed at night or on days with no sun. This gives each plant like tomatoes or any other plant you want to get a head start on. I had ripe tomatoes by May each year. Last year I got a late start but was eating tomato, and mayo sandwiches in the middle of June. We reused the bags by cleaning them thoroughly and hanging them open to dry. Of course, the bags are not as thick as the ones we used to be able to get and are a lot more expensive than they were in the 70s and 80s. I got 6 years out of my last set of bags and bought a new set last fall. You can get heavy-duty bags still, but you have to get them from industrial supply houses such as Grainger here in the States. I got my tomato plants in the ground this year the last week of Feb. I have been picking sweet grape tomatoes for my salads for the past week. I have another plant of beef stake tomatoes that I picked two this past weekend. I also plant in secession, so I have a steady supply of tomatoes and other plants all summer long into fall. I usually plant every two weeks to keep them coming steadily instead of one big harvest. It is just myself now so I do plant a lot less than when my spouse was alive. Anything I have in abundance goes to a couple of older relatives and neighbors who no longer can plant a garden. My grampa told me to always plant more than I will need to give to others who no longer can plant for themselves and to the poor. He was funny, loving, and a very smart, soft-spoken man. He spoke a little English, which is amazing he was able to build a successful business with so little English and a 6th-grade education. Gramma spoke a little more than him and taught me Italian from the time I could speak. My first word was in Italian, lol. Both were wonderful grandparents and truly beautiful souls. They are deeply missed.

@GrowVeg

11 ай бұрын

Your grampa sounds like a real gentlemen. And how incredible to be enjoying tomatoes so early - that brilliant!

Heatbatteries for cold nights (spring and autumn). Fill bottles with water. Spraypaint one side (sun-facing side) with black color. Lay them between the temparatursensitive plants to absorb sunlight on the day and radiate heat in the night.

THE PLASTIC BOTTLE GREENHOUSE IS SO INGENIOUS I NEVER SAW ANYTHING LIKE THAT BEFORE 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I live in an exposed location in the north of Scotland but have, with the help of husband, built and successfully used a plastic bottle greenhouse over 10 years. Apart from an occasional plastic bottle it’s needed only minor repair over the years. I get a lot of pleasure from it.

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

That super to hear. You must have built it well to withstand the windy weather!

@janiceannal5614

Жыл бұрын

@@GrowVeg that is thanks to the husband. There is no way he wanted the embarrassment of plastic bottles blowing away and up the hill after a winter gale.

@jaytee2642

Жыл бұрын

@@janiceannal5614 Embarrassment is the mother of invention...or something like that. 😉😄😄😄😄😄👍🏻 I've never even heard of a bottle greenhouse, and you've had one for 10 years! I need to do some research on this fascinating concept.

@janiceannal5614

Жыл бұрын

For Jay tee, necessity is the mother of invention. If I find the plans I will post a link.

@lindaedvardsson4218

Жыл бұрын

😍Would Love to see this.. soo cool..😌👌🏼

A lady at my allotment made the plastic bottle greenhouse last year. I'd never heard of it before but it really was the most marvelous thing to see.

Decades ago, my brother in law used milk plastic containers in his garden around his tomato plants for watering them during the hot summer months. His tomatoes were huge and everyone wanted to know what he was feeding them to get them so big. He showed them the milk bottles with water and they were awed! I used the 1/2 gal milk bottle for a scoop before but the plastic was too flimsy. Maybe years ago, they had more plastic in the bottle to do it but not anymore. I loved that greenhouse!! What a great idea. I loved all your ideas! Thank you.

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear the bottles brought about such superb results with this tomatoes. :-)

The bottoms of those types of bottles NEVER stay standing; never fails that they'll fall over. I use yogurt cups. And, as far as plant labels go.....old plastic mini blinds are the way to go! Just ONE mini blind will yield SO MANY; they really are an 'endless supply'. BONUS: KEEP the blinds pull cords and the 'string' that holds all of the slats together and use those to 'tie up/off' things in the garden.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Love - absolutely love - the mini blinds tip. Nice one!

@patriciahawkes386

2 жыл бұрын

I put sticks in mine

@imissnickplur4964

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for that tip, nice way to reuse the one old mini blind that im replacing this week

Not for the garden but I use them filled with water to make up freezer space . Not only does this maximise efficiency it also means in the event of a power cut food will keep frozen longer or if a water complication arises it’s there.

@silversong4VR

Жыл бұрын

Yep, saves on the electric bill for sure!

@Kathy-kr1sv

Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@etelkaordog2462

Жыл бұрын

9

@phoenixkali

Жыл бұрын

Haha I started freezing bottles of water to melt slowly to drink in the hot weather, but now I use them for my coolbox . They melt much slower than usual ice packs, and when out and about wrap a towel round them and use them to cool down or for inflammations!

@micheleolson9914

Жыл бұрын

I have a big chest freezer that it's difficult to reach the bottom with a bad back, and it's difficult to rotate food. Years ago, I filled washed gallon milk jugs about 3/4 full with water, capped them loosely, and lined the entire bottom with them. I left an inch between them for cold air circulation, and put a heavier weight cardboard on top, with another gap around the perimeter. Not only can I reach everything, I waste less food and my freezer runs less because its always full. It's extra insurance when the power goes out too; I throw an old comforter on top and don't open it. Yes, I'm not utilizing the entire storage capacity for food, but I think the trade offs are worth it. I only wish I had done it sooner.

I saw another KZread gardener use the lids as spacers between nesting pots to keep them from getting stuck together. I use that idea now too. I use a bottle w/o the ld as a funnel for filling my TP tubes with soil. It makes for less spillage between tubes. I LOVE your fruit picker idea! I am going to try that. Thank you for all of the great ideas.

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those extra ideas Sandy - great ones. :-)

I use old dish soap bottles for watering seedlings - the lid is either a flip lid or one of those dealies that you pull to open, nice control for the wee plants.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Smart move Karin.

@clairejones4359

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that's such a good idea, thanks so much for posting this

I thot that I was a nut crazy to do what you did, to reuse plastic bottle and plastic tray from the super market ,I am glad that others people things like me.

1 Put bottles on canes to prevent eyes being pokes 2 As above to keep nets above growing plants

@beentheredonethat6584

2 жыл бұрын

I use wine bottle corks to top canes. I have seen snail shells used in the same manner.

I love the fruit picker idea!!I also love the greenhouse made out of bottles!!

@lolabadette3923

Жыл бұрын

rrh

@Find-Your-Bliss-

Жыл бұрын

Your greenhouse idea is something I like very much. Getting a steady source of bottles is very doable. A section of these would work great for a cold frame.

@rogerbrandt6678

11 ай бұрын

The green house is a terrible idea, the bottles are not uv protected, will crumble after 2 years.

Another advantage of the bottle irrigator is that you water your plant, not your weeds. If you're in the middle of an exceptional drought (the driest level), they won't last long without water. Also, a tip for the self-watering planter...stick the wick through the lid, then screw it on...much easier!

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Haha - I genuinely hadn't thought of that - great tip!

@sandyg3772

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

I use plastic bottles for a lot of seedlings AND for cloning my plants. Being able to see the roots without disturbing them is priceless

@jaycee4504

Жыл бұрын

True ! Being able to see what's going on is a big plus.. Good idea 💡.. I have black pots and have no clue what's going on under the soil lol

@patriot20000

Жыл бұрын

I start my seeds in small, clear plastic party cups from the dollar store. Then move them into the same in large. Reuseable too.

@Grumpah

Жыл бұрын

@@patriot20000 I'm not willing to spend more money on more plastics when I already receive more plastic than I like when ordering groceries. Just upcycle that stuff, no need to buy more plastic that will only get a few uses.

@patriot20000

Жыл бұрын

@@Grumpah I don't buy anything that comes in plastic bottles other than laundry detergent. So I don't have anything to upcycle. My plastic cups have lasted for Years. A couple have a piece of packing tape where it got a crack in the side. But that's about it.

@08thriver

Жыл бұрын

@@patriot20000 That is my issue. I never buy any drinks in plastic. I distill my own drinking water, and don't buy sodas or juices, so I have no plastic bottles. I use plastic cups for my seedlings and reuse them each year.

Fill large empty plastic bottles with water and use to weigh down fleece and mesh covers. They don’t tear the fabric like bricks do. I’ve just discovered your channel and I’m enjoying catching up with your videos. I’ve had an allotment for nine years but it just goes to show that there is always something new to learn and try in gardening!

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

It's so true - the more you learn, the more you realise there is so much more to learn! Great use for the bottles. :-)

@windsong2875

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I also fill clear plastic bottles and place by heat living plants to act as mini heaters and wind breaks until weather warms up!

@jesshothersall

Жыл бұрын

Nice one, my bricks did tear the fleece, so thank you very much!

I love your channel, it's always so full of great tips, and has really encouraged me to give veg growing a go. You should have your own TV show.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda, that’s very kind of you to say.

@orosedobheathaabhaile

2 жыл бұрын

Linda...Get on it! Food is supplies are getting tight. Greetings from Ireland.

AHH! I wanted to make a cold frame and I was going to try and obtain an old window from a firm that refurbishes houses in our neighbourhood but now I will simply make the top out of canes and PET bottles. BRILLIANT! Thank you!

@nicolaorman4900

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been stumped with an alternative to the very pricy cold frames I’ve seen and you have just solved the problem for me! Thank you!

@laurawhigham8492

Жыл бұрын

Love the cold frame idea! Do you think silicone caulk between the rows of bottles for extra stability and water control would be needed?

@snuffoutrouge5109

Жыл бұрын

I made an addition to my hot house using packing pallets, I use the solid inner timber and cut it to 40mm x 40 mm to make the frames and then used bought timber for the roof and purchased plastic film from a nursery store.

Sir, you have impressed this old woman. I would have never thought of those ideas for plastic bottles. I just found you & subbed to your channel & I'm looking forward to learning more practical ways of doing things, instead of filling our landfills, & oceans. This is manifested by excess waste that takes eons to get rid of, if ever, is killing wildlife & sea life, & if it continues, it will kill us. Thank you for sharing these clever ideas. Makes me think you've been gardening for quite awhile.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Annette, it's appreciated - and thanks for the sub! :-)

Thank you for the reminder. All of these are years old on a few different East Asia gardeners who receive our world's "recycling:.

The plastic bottle green house is an amazingly simple idea that should be encouraged

So happy to hear Drawing Pins in place of thumb tacks! Lol! Btw...my cucumbers are flowering...2 x females! ✌😁

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed you'll be enjoying cucumbers very soon!

Another drip irrigator: Put a nail hole in the bottom of the bottle. Put your finger over it and fill bottle with water from your rain barrel. Screw on top. Carry to garden and place right side up where you want to drip. Unscrew cap to adjust drip amount. Rather than bury bottom, put stick in ground and tether bottle to it so that it doesn't blow away when empty.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea Jack!

I love the watering can bottle... I'll be adding one to my greenhouse (once I've built it).

Very resourceful and cheaper than buying starter pots!👍

My Grandma always potted up a piece of yarn in her African Violet pots then let the string hang out the bottom into the saucer bottom & watered from there. Same concept, just not plastic related.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

She sounds like a wise lady Anne.

I was recycling my units tonight while pondering what to do about the slugs eating my seedling beans and had an AHA moment! I took the plastic soda bottles, fruit juice containers, etc..., cut off the bottoms, punched holes near the top, put on the cap and stuck them over the seedlings. NOW let's hope the slugs don't dig underneath ;) I think this is a great idea and ends up costing on the price of recycling (5 cents) vs the pricey solutions for plant protection in stores and online.

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

Very smart recycling! :-)

On my self-watering pots, but I had to be careful not to make them top-heavy with the soil, so I used 2 litre containers that were lower and wider. I also made a few snips at the top of the water reservoir so the top would sit down into the bottom. I have a terrible time forgetting to water my indoor houseplants, so this helps me keep them alive!

The 1st use for sinking bottle next to plant is one I use frequently, but there is a downside! I have found many a bee that has drowned in any undrained water. To combat this I put a few holes in the bottom of the bottle that has been removed I then replace that into the (Old bottom, new top) of the bottle so that a little of the water will remain in this but not enough to drown the bees. I do use bottles that are quite heavily dimpled at the base so I just put a hole in three of the five dimples which gives two little pools for the bees to drink. Please consider the bees.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tip Pam, thanks so much.

@StefNoci

2 жыл бұрын

I place some grass cuttings or weeds inside these bottles which will float to help prevent flying insects from drowning but also eventually breakdown into a liquid feed...

@muddyshoesgardener

2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@firestartermoogi56

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this brilliant idea to save the bees, also will help in saving other small creatures ❤️

@windsong2875

2 жыл бұрын

@@StefNoci What a jolly good idea ,thanks for the tip!

This video came just in time.

I use empty water bottles (with the lids on) at the bottom of very large pots to make the pot lighter. I place several bottles in, add a piece of netting or mesh over them so the bottles do not migrate up over time, then I add the soil -which filters down thru the mesh, and then I add the seeds or the plant. Make sure the roots have room to grow.

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

What a great idea!

I cut plastic bottles into rings and placed them around small brassica plants to protect them from cutworms. Using the cloches effect like you showed also works well.

@jesshothersall

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's very good, thanks!

Wow,a plastic bottle greenhouse.🤗 Amazing!❤

I use 1 liter bottles in my self wicking container 4 or 5 gallon buckets. I use an 18 inch pvc pipe that is 7/8 inch diameter stock in the spout. Punch holes in lower 2-3 inches and wrap with some cloth, I use weed barrier cloth, and tie string around cloth at top below the lip. Then I water the plant thru the pvc tube. Of course the bucket has a weep hole about 3 inches above bottom. Worked great.

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great system there Tom.

Recycling plastic bottles to build a greenhouse is great! I am currently using the middle portion of plastic bottles -- cutting off the top and bottom -- to give initial support to tall plants such as snake plants when repotted

@GrowVeg

8 ай бұрын

They're very handy aren't they. :-)

The scoop idea is genius for using with ice melt in the winter! 👍🏼

Great ideas. I use plastic bottles to put over bamboo canes which is then covered with enviromesh to stop making holes in the mesh. The same with fleece in the winter. And I've stuffed rolled corrugated cardboard into hanging bottles for lacewings to use.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

The lacewing idea is a super one - they love this!

@VWilt-so3ws

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowVeg what is a lacewing?

Great video Ben thank you. We are making windmills with plastic bottles to keep those spesky pigeons off our aubergine plants.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

That's a smart use of bottles Jenny.

Love the self watering container! The plant tags are something I’ve been doing for years and they work well. Reduce, reuse, recycle! Blessings...daisy

@davidlaing3798

2 жыл бұрын

I use old plastic blinds mini blinds and cut them into strips for plant tags.

I won’t look at plastic bottles the same either. Wow!! Great ideas!! And that greenhouse. 😳

I've also used the bottoms of bottles in the base of hanging baskets to act as a reservoir, so far has worked very well for my lettuce, in the hanging baskets. The top bits of the bottles I've used as cloches and frost protection. I thought the many bottles on a cane for a greenhouse was great, and also a good way to store / put them to alternative use over winter.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Using the bottle bottoms in hanging baskets is a great idea - I may try that one myself, thanks!

@windsong2875

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder if opaque bottles or green bottles would work as well as clear bottles?

@susanpayton3533

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that suggestion and wow lettuce in hanging baskets, foiling the dreaded slugs FAB.

@TraceUK

4 ай бұрын

How do you top up the reservoir though, if it’s in a hanging basket? Or am I missing something obvious?

Great ideas to re cycle plastic water bottles, thank you! Plastic bottles are great for making skittles out of, just fill with sand or water, just make sure you secure the lid properly. They can even be painted to decorate, or have paper stuck on to do the same, finish with a waterproof sealant. xxx

@GrowVeg

11 ай бұрын

What a great idea! :-)

Fantastic information, thanks Ben. When I was young my Dad used 1/2 gallon glass flagons . He would put a large nail inside the flagon, shake it quite vigorously and it would break the bottom out of the flagon very cleanly. Then place it over new plants to act as a mini glasshouse and protect them from slugs a snails.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. I've heard of filling the bottom of a flagon with boiling water to crack off the bottom - but not the nail trick.

@VWilt-so3ws

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowVeg what is a flagan?

@lydiahubbell6278

2 жыл бұрын

@@VWilt-so3ws it is a jug

@jesshothersall

Жыл бұрын

@@VWilt-so3ws some people call them bell jars? What you use for making home-made wine

I made a cold frame with water bottles. One side is the south facing side of my raised bed. Then I lined up bottles filled with water for insulation and weight for stability...forming a square. Then covered the top opening with a thick clear plastic sheet from a plastic bag that held packing material/peanuts. It's working well to protect cuttings of basils and lavender that will not survive over winter without protection.

@GrowVeg

4 ай бұрын

What a superb idea - love it!

I love the self watering. I use them for small plants until ready to transfer to the garden. I use worn out cotton clothes for the wicks ;)

Wicking tubs using plastic bottles at the bottom. First year trying this. Working well so far

@mjdudas

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds interesting. Can you be more specific about your technique, Trish?

@trishbishop3923

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjdudas look up “Gardening With Leon” and wicking tubs. He demonstrates and gives reasons why this works!

Thanks! Brilliant ideas! The greenhouse is actually pretty especially the colorful parts, it looks like stained glass.

@maureensamson4863

Жыл бұрын

I think the idea could also become just a roof as a garden shelter ! Ideal for beach and ocean clean ups ! Thanks for that brilliant idea !

I always put a bird fat ball container over my freshly planted courgette plants until they are established. Benefits are protection from wind, bugs etc and gives them time to acclimatise. I do add a brick on top to prevent from blowing away. Have you guessed - we live in a very windy area!

@VWilt-so3ws

2 жыл бұрын

What is a bird fat ball container please?

@joanna8698

2 жыл бұрын

@@VWilt-so3ws Large plastic container that fat balls for wild birds are sold in (UK)

5:14 Child to mom, "Dad cut your socks"

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! ;-)

You're definitely thinking out of the box and into the bottle. I've used large plastic bottles and semi clear plastic gallon milk bottles for Winter Seed Sowing. I've also seen that the gallon size freezer Zip Lock bags can be used for winter sowing as well.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

They can be turned to so many things. :-)

Plastic bottles are amazing and when you turned into green house "O wow"

And save the planet! Awesome

We bured milk jugs with a few pinholes in the bottom and screw the cap on to slow the flow to steady drip. Because they're buried they aren't an eyesore. To refill, remove the cap and refill the gallon jug, then recap.

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant - what a smart move! :-)

I love the greenhouse idea! I’m going to start saving!

I had friends save their empty liquor & wine bottles (only those with a screw on cap), drilled small hole in each cap, fill bottle with water & jam in the ground near the base of a plant - refill as required.

I've seen all of these except the greenhouse. That's ingenious

🤍ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!! Thank you!! Subscribed!🤍

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

Nice one - thanks for the sub! :-)

So many clever hacks! I wish I'd seen this before I went out and spent a small fortune on containers... Oh well, live and learn.

So glad I found your channel! Very handy information!

@GrowVeg

3 ай бұрын

Delighted you've found the channel also - welcome! :-)

Three extra ideas, I use bottomless plastic bottles in the greenhouse over new cuttings, over terracotta flower pots just the right size for the bottle to just squeeze over, and stay put. Initially I leave the lid on, and they don't need watering for a while after watering once, the condensation is enough. Other idea is for for glass wine bell jars, is to cut the bottoms off with a water bath tile cutter, very slowly and carefully, then cover the cut edge with an old hose with a slit along it after hand sanding the rough glass edge, making posh glass cloches, and the bottoms make good pot saucers too for summer. Also if you have a rabbit problem, get two plastic bottles, cut a slit down the side, and slip them around the rabbit snack plants on top of each other, so they're over the rabbits heads even if they stand up. Ideal when planting a new hedge or really baby trees, and when plants are a bit stronger and bigger, you just slip them off by opening them up.

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

Great additional tips, thanks Jessica. I'd love to try making a bell cloche from a glass bell jar - I've seen it done and it looks fab!

Rain Proof slug traps: I lay a one pint milk bottle on it's long sided back with handle facing skyward. Cut slits along both sides about 1 inch wide and the length of the long side. Fill reservoir with beer and lay amongst your lettuces. This protects the slug traps from rain and makes them last longer.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Superb idea, thank you!

We are about to go on holiday in peak veg growing season for the first time. Before the veg came first! Now Ihave lots of watering ideas which will save me from bothering my neighbour. Carol uk

@GrowVeg

11 ай бұрын

Hope your garden is okay in your absence Carol - always nervous going away at this time of year, but the gardener deserves a holiday from time to time!

Hi from Turksh lady .thankyou for good ideas

Just what I was thinking about for my hanging basket of strawberries thanks x

great video Man. We might as well collect plastic bottles before they become banned. Ten green bottles hanging on the wall (old nursery rhyme) Keep up the good work Ben

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael.

Nice greenhouse!

Awesome. Love the green house. You know I have to make one!!!! Yay plant tags...

Clever. Thanks.

I use empty small water bottles to put over canes in my vegetable garden. This serves 2 purposes; one to protect my eyes and 2 the sound of the bottle rattling against the cane in a breeze deters pigeons :-)

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

Great move!

I love the idea of using the bottles to protect seedlings 🎉 great video 👍

Amazing. Love the recycling idea for sure. I do the self watering pots with my indoor plants all the time. Then I place them in a pretty pot. I also use the dome idea, to keep moisture and prevent young leaves from drying. I like them as planters because they are light for hanging plants and if decorated, they can be very pretty. There are videos on how to make plastic "look like" cement or ceramic. I also like using plastic bottles (or containers) as planters because it's easy to make holes all around them to keep the roots well aired, which seems to promote healthier roots. I was amazed by the construction of the wall for the greenhouse. That was so interesting! Great video, great visuals. Thanks for sharing.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Recycling in the garden offers so many options. :-)

Oh my, Elizabeth, you're devilish! I was so excited and then,,,,,, now I'm hooked. Can't wait to see exactly what you guys are going to do with such a great little venture. Xxx

Great hacks. Used the scoop for feed for years. I use milk jugs full of hot water to help plants through a frost. Plant and hot water bottles covered with plastic. Cooled water used to irrigate. In Canada you would have to cover the bottle greenhouse with something like vapour barrier to keep the wind from going through the seams

@GrowVeg

Жыл бұрын

I like your technique of hot water bottles for your plants!

Sounds and looks like a Hugh Laurie -sketch from the early 90's

Final Tip is GOLD!

I like the greenhouse a lot...I like gardening!thanks for sharing

You have done an excellent job, Calcutta India. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Fabulous for slug and snail protection!

So innovative coolest ideas Bravo 👏🏻 being new at gardening you've bn a great help. My favorite are plastic bottle panels awesome 👍🏻 thank you 🇺🇸🌺

What interesting ways to use the plastic bottles, it just makes me wish I was out in the country so I could garden again. Thank you for information.

I am in the US and we recycle most of our plastic bottles. The very large dish soap bottles are great for spot on watering. I have used large juice bottles and cleaning solution bottles over plants, but I have to put a stake in them or they blow away. To make self watering containers you don't have to use the same tops with the bottoms of the bottles. We use larger bottle bottoms from large snack containers and the tops of soda bottles will fit 2-3 inside the tubs.

@GrowVeg

11 ай бұрын

Great advice, thank you! :-)

I live in a town in Texas where we don’t have recycling so this is great!

Loving the plastic bottle greenhouse. Brilliant!

I love the ideas. Thank U God bless you.🌿⚘

Wow, so many more than I’d used them for that I don’t know what to say. Awesome!

very impressive. i really like the bottles on the fence idea!

Thank you for the clever ideas Ben! I like watching and learning from your Channel. On this one in the Show More section, in the Chapter offsets, you missed one: Number 7, Self-Watering Container at 6:45. That changes the timings of all the rest that follow.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

Super, thanks for letting me know - and thanks for watching. :-)

Ben…..These are BRILLIANT!!! Ideas!! I immediately went & downed 2 water bottles to use for my tomato plants!! We are having a heat wave here in CANADA and I can’t keep up,with all my potted plants….Thank You So much 🥰🌿🥰

@GrowVeg

11 ай бұрын

So pleased you found this useful. Wishing you cooler weather soon!

Bet you could use the bottles on a straight branch grouped together for a hail cover.

Wow! sir good idea .Now need to colect empty bottles .Thank you for tips.

Excelent video, congratulations from Lima21

Brilliant 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Clever!

Keeping the top soil in an indoor tortoise table moist

Wonderful and useful ideas!

Great Hacks. I have no pet bottles may one now and then, but will keep these hacks in mind.

Its so good I am doing this for my project

🌍💚 6:38 what an amazing idea with the wick. 💡 8:00 another awesome idea, bottles on a stick, so simple.

Excellent ways to be sustainable and save money love it x

One use that I've found for empty plastic bottles, Ben, is as a protection from slugs and snails for large individual seedlings, though you can, of course, use larger bottles for protecting smaller seedlings. Simply cut off the bottom of each bottle and place it over your seedling(s). You can place the top on the bottle at night, or during damp weather, and remove it again in the morning once the slugs and snails have sought refuge in their cold, damp habitats. ;-) I've used this 'method' ever since I planted sunflower seeds, etc. and found that they'd been decimated when next examined. Unfortunately, I can't set beer traps as my plants are grown in containers, which doesn't provide sufficient room to use beer traps.

@GrowVeg

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea - simple but effective.

@micksmixxx

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowVeg Sadly, sir, not always effective. If I'm too late repacing the bottle tops at night, or it's a particularly damp day, the slugs and snails beat me to it. ;-)

@tracker1009

2 жыл бұрын

Also , scatter porridge oats near to the plants, the slugs will eat this instead of your plants 👍

@micksmixxx

2 жыл бұрын

@@tracker1009 Thank you, Treacker 100. I will certainly give porridge oats a try.

@lcamp934

Жыл бұрын

@@micksmixxx if you have room place some damp cardboard near your plants, the slugs and snails will shelter there at the end of the night and can then be removed in the morning