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!

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

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

😅your baby is beautiful and so precious.

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!

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

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 ❤🖤💚💛

Im really glad to see you are involving your children.

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

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

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

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.

The minute the baby came in I had to subscribe!

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

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

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

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. 😢

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

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.

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

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."

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

@WillChil466

2 ай бұрын

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Love your child’s name. Beautiful little soul.

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

@WillChil466

2 ай бұрын

Use old totes

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

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

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.”

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!

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

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

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).

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

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???

The BABY!!! SO ADORABLE!! 😍😍😩😩

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?

The little Gardner was adorable

That child is adorable.

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!

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.

Love Love Love it!!!! 👍🏽

Beautiful little helper you've got ♥️

Such a precious little helper! 🥰

The baby, awwww 💖🌱

Absolutely love your sidekick. So sweet

You are such a great dad!! Love it.

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

That baby! So beautiful thank you for the great video!!

I need a precious helper like yours!🥰

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

Thank you for sharing this system. Great idea!

Love how you think, very thoughtful in how you do things.

The baby!!! So cute! 👶🏾

Love it!

Great job young man!

OMG!!! What a great idea!!!💫🌱🖤

Love the video. And, I love how you let your little girl help you and learn.

Loved the outakes at the ending.

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

Bless! Baby Gardener! Lovely!! 🥰🥰🥰

Have to try this!

What an adorable baby!💕💕💕💕💕

Great job. Enjoyed it very much. I love my garden.

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.

Thank you for being so positive and encouraging. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚💚

Super idea!

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

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

Ahh cute little girl helping daddy!

So helpful and economical!! Thanks so much!!

Thank you!

Your baby is adorable!! My favorite part of the video!

Great job . I love your assistant 🥰🥰

Beautiful

This will be my third year growing in totes. They're great.

They are great for planting 🌱👍

What a great & economic way to grow. TY! 😁

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.

Wow! Love the greenhouse and aquarium that you built. 😉

Wow! Thank you.

Oh, praise to you and your family brother love the video.

Thanks for sharing.

What a great idea!! And you are such a great father with your precious daughter

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

I loved this video! Thanks for sharing your garden and sweet baby with us 🥰

Getting back into gardening. This is so inspiring. Thank you! 🙏🏻💚

I love this idea. So economical and convenient.

Fantastic idea

thank you,

Thanks for sharing! I'm DEFINITELY Doing This!!

Thank you King, so glad I found yr video very helpful indeed 👍

Thank you so much

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

Gratitude 💯❤️❤️

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 😊

I love the idea