DIY Firehose Irrigation: Effective and Budget-Friendly! 🔧🌱

Welcome back to my channel! In today’s video, I’m excited to show you how to set up a firehose irrigation system for your garden. This method is not only budget-friendly but also incredibly effective in delivering water where your plants need it most!
🌟 What You’ll Discover:
A step-by-step guide on how to create your own firehose irrigation system
Tips for choosing the right materials and setup for your garden size
Benefits of using firehose irrigation, including water conservation and efficiency
Maintenance tips to keep your system running smoothly all season long
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[@AmandaTork]

Hah! I have never in my life thought about fire hoses «going out of date», but getting them second hand like that is genious!

[@maggiemacha5552]

I see you are practicing what you preach! No surprise there! You are modeling how you get dirty, and stay magical and peaceful! So happy you are sorting things out and making clever choices and you have supportive neighbors that lend a hand when there is a need! Best wishes to you and your family always ❤

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Great hack Amber! The firehoses that the community is looking for are the ones that hang in the hallways behind glass and in stairwells in public and residential buildings. They are never exposed to anything that may shorten their life (no UV, repeated wetting cycles, etc). BUT fire/building code regulations in North America mandate that they be replaced with a new hose and couplings every 5 years. When a hose is replaced, it can not be sold as new - so it is sold as used for about 10 cents on the dollar. You have to work with what they have in stock or watch stock if you have particular needs. The typical size is 1 1/2" dia.

[@mrsmetalhead]

how amazing it that thumbnail! your a goddess of nature. x

[@FairlyRooted]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much!

[@annahthegeminitalks7736]

I miss “ hey you beautiful rebels!”

[@Fire-Born]

This video was actually super helpful! I've been learning everything from scratch with zero help so I really appreciate seeing all the details of what you're doing to help water because that is something I'm trying to make easier on myself. Something I've always connected with you on, Amber, is struggling with chronic illness while being determined to not let it hold me back so that's exactly why I've stuck with this channel for so long

[@emeliasoderlund]

You and Joseph are such cool humans! :)

[@FairlyRooted]

Haha thank you!

[@nancyperry9166]

I love how your neighbors are so helpful, you found your forever neighborhood 😊

[@FairlyRooted]

Love our community here, we have fit in well!

[@nancyperry9166]

@@FairlyRooted ❤️

[@AbbyAndAlbit]

The garden is looking so good. Your looking healthy and happy ❤️❤️❤️

[@FairlyRooted]

Thank you!! Bit by bit!

[@AbbyAndAlbit]

@@FairlyRooted exactly it takes time. I have known you since the beginning and you are sensible. You know what your doing ❤️❤️❤️

[@fareebug8439]

Wow, that's awesome! I've never heard of wobblers, pretty cool. What a fantastic IDEA and way to reuse those fire hoses so they don't go to the dump. INCREDIBLE. Great to see you both. ❤❤ My heart goes out to you and your family with all the health stuff you have had recently. I'm sure Joseph was just beside himself. A huge toll on the whole family. Sending love to you all. Every day is a gift, sometimes we get reminded how fragile. I'm so thankful you are okay and improving daily. ❤️🫂🙏

[@FairlyRooted]

Thank you, it’s definitely been hard on us. Joseph has been amazing taking care of me, couldn’t ask for a better husband!

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hey Y'all great video, Showing folks what you are doing gives people another option to consider when they are looking at their own options. I do love the This is how we do it video in the overall view. Not explaining but just showing for reference. Also I do like the step by step videos. Both have their place and folks need to know which one they are watching. The system you have is very functional, purposeful and functional. I am so glad you are able to have a system you need in an affordable way. The budget methods will always be a bit awkward and not the prettiest but when you can do it without using credit you win!! I am so excited to see Joseph with you today. I am praying the trolls will get tired of you and just move on. I do hope you can continue to film as you are able and can feel good about it. Peace and blessing for you and your family and farm, Steven

[@kerrybyers257]

Every creative woman needs her personal, talented “hacker”.

[@FairlyRooted]

Haha, you’re so right! I’m lucky to have my husband as my personal "hacker." He’s always there to make things work and help bring my ideas to life in ways I couldn’t on my own!

[@patriciariddle2997]

That was very clever to use the fire hoses. Luckily you have a very creative husband who knows how to figure things out. You come up with the ideas and he implements them. You make a great team!

[@MsEnglishteacher101]

Now you have me wondering how many hoses I would need to reach the creek in the woods behind my house.

[@angelaemil3445]

Garden looking great, and you are looking alot better ❤

[@LifeUnfiltered89]

I love your new channel my friend ❤ I’m glad your back to it

[@lisaboudreau5390]

You're sooooo savvy!!

[@danamama6766]

So much better yes to use the pond in so many ways. Love this. So excited with all the updates. hugs and luv

[@Yahuahsword]

Hey Amber. You are looking well! 🤩 It's awesome how you guys are using all that is available to you, and keeping things cost efficient. Keep up the great work.😊

[@a.b.9482]

That is such a cool idea, thanks for sharing! ❤

[@dayna6938]

Great set uo! I am so glad things are working out, but you guys sure have been working hard!! I hope you find a few hours in a day to rest and just enjoy the property. If you feel ok to share...just wondering if the neighbours dogs are now leaving you guys alone? Hugs xoxo

[@Kiim1800]

I loved this and loved seeing all the work you've put in! Using the fire hoses was a great idea and now im thinking about trying this out and getting wobblers!!

[@Toffnm]

It' so nice to see you doing better, and the garden looks gorgeous!! Hope your whole family has an amazing summer. OH BTW! Do you think there's ever a little chance we'll get an "my animals" tour? Like, doggos, birds, everything? Pretty please?

[@rebekahkrause4458]

Very cool hack! Thanks for sharing.

[@KonservativeKim]

I found you & subscribed. Is there any chance that you will put your gardening videos & your "how to" videos back up? I love those so I have to be honest that its a selfish ask, but honestly you remind me of a mix of both of my beloved, late grandparents with your vast knowledge! So glad you are making some videos again.💙

[@FairlyRooted]

Making new gardening videos and new DIY videos. Maybe even redo some of the old ones!

[@jenwylie4093]

Great idea using the old fire hoses!

[@nancyeklund4851]

Excellent information!

[@FairlyRooted]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samanthalangley4859]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@hope4serenitykm]

Comment 😊

[@FairlyRooted]

Thank you!!

[@100Margaret]

😊😊😊

[@frugalsweetlife3427]

❤❤❤

[@ericadgueho_mama_art954]

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[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

$50 for a Wobbler is way too expensive, Amber. Do an internet search for big on line wholesalers of irrigation equipment. Many are in the Pacific Northwest.

[@FairlyRooted]

I did research, that was the cheapest I could find in Eastern Canada. Canadian prices are more expensive than US prices. The same wobbler is about $20 US. The $50 got me the wobbler head, the stake and the line attachment. The actual wobbler head would be about $17 CDN.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

@@FairlyRooted Try drip depot. They're online ranges from ~3 US to ~8 US for the wobbler. That's the basis for my comment. I had to share this info in code so YT let it live. I would pound a piece of rebar in the ground and use your now surplus 16 mm (1/2") line. Have another look at your nozzle size and spray arc. I think you can produce a much bigger reach with the right combo. Nozzles can be changed. Order the wobbler with NPT thread so you can use cheap big box store fittings. I hope something here is useful :)

[@FairlyRooted]

That’s a great price, I looked them up and they don’t ship to Canada unfortunately. I found the cheapest I could find where I am haha