I am 65, living below poverty level, living with breast cancer and enjoying life more by the grace of GOD than ever before. Thank you for your information which will allow me to eat organically, save money, and enjoying a new hobby. You are a natural born teacher. I just subscribed and will follow you on Google plus and your website. Thank you for sharing. Bless you ! Dianne Watson. Jax,FL.

Very, very well explained. Many people understandably feel that they need specific items and exact specifications to be successful. The fact that you focus on the core concepts and encourage innovation to achieve them is a superb teaching technique.

How can people dislike this? Someone taking the time to help others, for free. Thanks for your excellent video Wayne.

@stevoblevo

4 жыл бұрын

probably because it's long and boring. takes too much time to watch. With all the rising quality of youTube videos available this one has become sub-par. perhaps it was of better relative quality in 2014 when posted, he does get a lot right (eg audio quality)

@kg4021

4 жыл бұрын

Just fast forward through it.. Easy... Great video though

@das250250

4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps people didn't like the design as there are other designs much easier ,less expensive and better. Its better to just ignore the dislikes and take from it what suits you

@stuzaza

3 жыл бұрын

One reason is the fact he paid $1.50 to fuck up a perfectly good container. Last i looked there is a wealth of free clear plastic just lying around

@Peleski

Жыл бұрын

Because people who try this will be leaving standing water all over their gardens.

I have been watching through many self watering container videos, and I like this one the most. Simple and to the point. You make the concept easy to digest.

One of the better videos on this topic. Nice job.

I was literally getting dressed to go buy pots and tubing to build a pretty complicated wicking system I saw when I noticed YOUR video. The simplicity of your way just saved me a lot of money and unnecessary trouble. Thanks, Wayne, I'm now a subscriber.

Thank you so much for this video! This summer I've been making 5 gallon self watering buckets for larger vegetables. I've also made 4 of these containers. I use 1 each for basils, strawberry and lettuce. The last one I use in my "green house to establish roots on cuttings! Love love love this ideal.

Been looking at tons of ideas for hours and this is by far the simplest explanation and example yet!! Thanx!

@WayneMeador

3 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! I hope it helps. :)

Great idea. This will work real well for elderly- put planter on a table on your deck or patio. Thanks !!! God bless you from grandma Katie in Oregon

@WayneMeador

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you so much! Happy to help. :-)

This is a great affordable solution . I have been brain storming for a week for a creative system I could afford with no tools to build .I Thank you !

1,2,4, and 5 are food safe plastics. So look on the bottoms of different plastics to find a match. #safegardening

@autumnspring6624

4 жыл бұрын

Zyanna Jones Awesome tip! Thank you👍

Really simple And easy. Thank you so much 👏👏👏

I love how you just went to the store and found the items and put it together. Thanks for sharing this idea. #selfwicking #gardeningtips #containergardening

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks *****, I appreciate that greatly! It seems to be one of the things I'm kinda good at. :)

@dfwquiltr37

10 жыл бұрын

love this Idea. this way I can still plant and not have to do a big garden. I think instead of using landscape material I am going to start asking my mom an d all her business lady friends for their old stocking. I can using them for wicking and other things around the house. And instead of cutting out a hole in the container to put a clear piece in can you use clear containers instead or would they be to hot?

@jerryprewett5294

10 жыл бұрын

***** i think that it is a great idea ,will have to get a couple going with carrots for my rabbits ,also got to get a cage ready for all 12 babies

@dfwquiltr37

10 жыл бұрын

jerry prewett Carrots is a great Idea. You sure are going to be busy building cages for your rabbits are they for pets or for meat?

@jerryprewett5294

10 жыл бұрын

Deana Lynn Allen Rogers they are my fertilizers for my farm i`l will keep a couple of the does and sell the rest for now, i will probably harvest some later won`t breed them in the heat of the summer so these 2 litters is all i got till fall than i will start breeding again

good job showing you dont need expensive stuff to grow plants love it!!! 🙂 dollar store is your friend folks lol

I watched this video last season. I'm surely going to build some for this season. TY

Just here to say I love hearing him say Sill-i-kin! Awesome!

Nice. Simple and effective.

Fantastic and straight to the points, cheers, allow me to go away for a few days, with out asking for help Ta !

So that is $6 at dollar store. I get clothes hamper. There is a 2 inch lip at bottom. I put A piece of landscape cloth around and fill with dirt and plant. That 2 inch hold of water helps. Or I use Wal-Mart or cloth in a hamper without bottom lip and place on oil pan. I put drain holes up 2 inches . Both work for my Vegas. And the handles can help move them ad needed. I will try yours this year. Looks like mosquitos would stay out. At 75 I need easy things. I have 3 straw bales breaking down to try watermelons and cukes.

Wynne you have a flexible mind to learn and that makes you a great teacher.

One of the simplest self watering garden systems I've seen. No need to buy some fancy over priced system. ***** shows you how to do it yourself, very inexpensively too.

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words Jim S! I'm glad you found this helpful man, the way I look at it is, just come up with whatever works and do it. :)

It has a similar setup to what you may usually see in aquaponics. Thumbs up!

Very nice mini wicking bed, ***** !

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you OneYardRevolution, much appreciated!

@dice341

10 жыл бұрын

wondering if you could have used the pitcher as the water well? Didn't know if you laid it down flat and added water if lid would have stayed shut.

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you want to use anything that can "contain" the water...go for it. I need the pitcher for other things but if you have extras sitting about, why not dice341? :) Good idea.

@GetDamage

10 жыл бұрын

OneYardRevolution, Just to let you know... the link to facebook on your KZread page does not work. I manually search for you on facebook . I like your videos. You're doing a great job!

@OneYardRevolution

10 жыл бұрын

GetDamage Thanks so much for the heads up and your kind words. I just fixed the link.

thats awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you soooo much, million blessings to you brother!!

Shirley This is great. Thinking beyond the square creates great inventions. Thanks. Shirley

@WayneMeador

8 жыл бұрын

+Shirley Crowley - My Pleasure! Please subscribe if you're not already...I'm on a cross country trek by bicycle. :)

so elegant and smart. thanks a ton!!

Best wicking bed I've seen! Thank you!

Wonderful video. Thank you.

Hi Wayne, I just found your videos and I love it. Thank you for your great videos

Such a cool idea!!!! Thanks!!

Wayne, great video and thinkin outside the box. I've seen a number of these sort of videos and I do what you do. Whenever shopping I look at containers to see how I could use it. Jeep up the good work👍🏻

Just what I was looking for! Thanks. 😆

Thanks for the great video! I am going to try this. I have learned so many new ways to garden.

That's an awesome idea for a wicking grow bed.

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that metaltrooper62, that means a lot! I hope you give it a try.

Excellent.

This is amazing!! So easy, thanx

Thank you for the instructions. It is very useful for home growing plants.

@WayneMeador

8 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Kourosh! Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot to me!

great idea,Wayne! And I love how you use products that are inexpensive and that you might already have around the house! Great video!

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY! I really do try to think outside the box and get people to think about what they have in their environment, thank you for sharing!

THANK YOU!!! Now THIS system I can really use...custom designing my very own planters!! GREAT!!

One of the best ideas, I've seen.

Great Video, Thanks. For watering you could just stick a kitchen funnel inbetween the 2 containers to easily add water without having to lift the inner container.

Wow! Very bright idea! The window!! And you are creative! And I am not obliged to have a big big bucket, for!! Thanks.

Really great idea and video, thank you very much!

That is a nice self wicking system you put together there. Keep up the good and innovating ideas.

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan Rogers, that really means a lot! It's really working good too. :)

Thank you ever so for sharing. I. Just starting my garden.

Wonderful idea! :D Thanks for sharing it. It's amazing!

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Misa Bookworm - Thank you my dear! :)

Excellent. I’ll try this method this Spring/Summer. Looks fun,easy and inexpensive! I love gardening and I’m always looking for new ideas. Great Job!

Thanks...simple but smart idea

Love the thought about look at containers and things to be reusable to a good functional ting great job

Excellent presentation. Thanks for taking the time to help the rest of us.

Great suggestions. Thank you.

great idea, I am going to try your method. thank you.

Nice job, clever.

Thanks so much for taking the time to share such valuable information for me as a beginner. I appreciated the patient, simple instructions you used for explaining each step, as well as the options you offer for the items used. God Bless . . .

Easy,entertaining 😃👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😎👍🐶

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and helping others to learn from your experience. Very good video. Very good focus on being frugal. Best wishes.

that's a really cool idea . Thank You

Even more simple is the use of an Olla.

Nice design.

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Southpaw Davey!

Thanks!! Very easy to understand.

This was an out of the box experience....Thanks!

Very Clever. You made this look so simple. Thank you for your time on this.

@WayneMeador

8 жыл бұрын

+deec269 My Pleasure! Please let me know if you have questions. I may not get back to you quickly, because I'm cycling across the country on a bicycle. You should subscribe and follow along! :)

Thank you! Thats a nice idea to convert all my containers into self watering

Wow this is awesome idea thanks for sharing 🙏😀

Nice!!! Simple and efficient!

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Prepper556 - Yes it is, Thank You! And...it's working really, really good too! :)

Thank you! I like your style. Your instructions are so clear that I feel like I can do this!!!! Excellent! 👍👍

Love it ! Got my list for my next trip to Wal*Mart

Thank you. Bless you.

Great Idea - will definitely try this one.

LOVED it as well as thumbs upped it. You made it easy to understand and duplicate. I'm gonna try it out. Thanks for the video. May God bless you and keep you safe, Monica.

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

DSNY Prepper - Thank you for the kind words Monica, I appreciate that greatly! I hope it works out for you, please let me know how it goes! God bless you as well. :)

Great how to video Wayne !

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

***** - Thank you brother, I appreciate that!

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy *****, thank you for letting me know! Keep us updated. :)

LOVE this ideal. Thank you for sharing :)

thank you...is a very good idea .

@WayneMeador

8 жыл бұрын

+Sandra Citelly - My pleasure, thank YOU for watching and commenting! Please come back and subscribe....if you're not already. :)

Perfect show and tell. Thank you. Will do it this year.

Interesting take on an old self watering technique! Thanks, Wayne.

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Trying to spice it up a bit nov51947! :) Thanks for watching and for your comment, much appreciated!

Thanks! This is great!

Awesome video, thanks for the idea.

Love it and I will do it!!

Great job!

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU so much, that means a LOT to me!!!!

Good idea!

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thank YOU 1crazynordlander!

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing this video.

Thanks, been looking for a simple way to make some balcony wicking pots for my sons new apartment.

New sub great video! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I have seen a lot of video on this type of self watering method and I think I will have to try it out! :) God Bless you and your family!

I love this idea. It would be great for winter greens inside. YAY! Thanks for posting.

great idea ! Thank you Wayne.

@WayneMeador

9 жыл бұрын

Fred Nugara My pleasure, and thank YOU for watching and commenting here! Let me know if you have any questions on my other videos. :)

That's pretty cool! Really nice for urban or ultra-small scale gardening.

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah suburban sentinel, it really is perfect for that. Thank you for the kind words and support! :)

Very cool!

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch CaptainFluffen!

good ideas I will try it!

Very cool Idea it gave me a lot of goon ideas Thanks

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks goforgreenliving, my pleasure brother!

Love your idea, Wayne. I was looking for a simple teaching project and this is perfect. My kiddos can make the containers to grow our salads in this summer. We will have fun finding our containers and setting up the growing beds. Thanks for your video.

Nice design!

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you TheTravelersTravels, that means a lot!

great idea

Fantastic video. I will try to make one

Perfect for dual kiddie pool wicking system, too. My answer to optimize the corners in my edible yardening project. Thanks for this video!

great well done ..

@WayneMeador

8 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

our grocery sells strawberries in clear plastic containers which can be used in the wicking chamber. Holes are already there. This is a good way to recycle them. Good video, Wayne.

Great project - anything that cts down on watering time has my vote! - am now off to the shops to get the bits...

Hi beautiful soul, thank you so much for your explanations and dedication. l love planting plants and seeds myself and looking forward to start some selfwatering pots like you did. You are a very nice creative person. I like your way of thinking. I love you. Greetings from Morocco.

Very cool idea, will have to give it a try, thanks Wayne, :)

@WayneMeador

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Willows Garden, let me know how it works for you. I've planted lettuce and a turnip in the middle of the big one and they're all doing really awesome. I'm curious to see if the turnip will be able to mature or not but I think it will. :)

@WillowsGarden

10 жыл бұрын

That is great, hope the turnip does well. I am going today to get a couple of things to do this with, but I have landscape fabric that I will use, hoping it works.

Awesome ideas wayne