Filling Wick Tub with soil and fertilizer Ep 20A

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[@meryleastwood6977]

Hi Leon. I have grown a lot of kitchen garden herbs and vegetables this way since discovering your video a year ago and now your idea has spread by word of mouth throughout Adelaide in South Australia. It is by far the simplest, quickest, cheapest and most recycling savvy wicking bed idea on the net. Thank you so much.

[@danielcross5759]

I'm in Melbourne, going to give this a try ahead of next summer, I wonder what supplies you use for the fertilisers and soil? Sustane isn't a thing here, searching 'sea minerals' isn't an immediate find... I have some 55gal drums though :D

[@rodprater8395]

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[@brucea550]

“Cut em half in two”. I love it! Reminds me of a guy in Maine I heard order eggs and toast ‘side by each’.

[@DalCerise]

Thank you Leon. I'm a young man from B.C. Canada and I am being forced to quarantine on my father's land in a remote location. Your videos are integral to my education and understanding of gardening and nature itself. God bless you and your loved ones in these difficult times.

[@louannad1]

I just love this video. You remind me of my dad Virgl. He's resting in the cemetary right now, but someday I will tell him what you said and showed me about this type of gardening.

[@kathiwolynes3420]

Bless you. I have never heard anyone say that their loved one is resting in the cemetery right now but someday your going to tell him something. That is so precious.

[@danfrain1]

In many faiths, the dearly departed is said to “Sleep in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection.” That takes my breath away when I think on it a little.

[@jessicaprothero466]

Yes I beleive that! In the Bible it says that death is a sleep. And the rightouse will be risen first from the Graves to be caught up in the air with Jesus. (1 Thessalonions 4:16)

[@mr_john35]

So wonderful to hear this warm, southern, country accent again. Had to "like" when I heard: "If you'd use two shovels, David, you get it full twice as fast...but that's alright." lol And, "... let me get my tomatoes--they have run off on me." Thank you, Leon, for the tips!

[@pamelaallen6543]

Good morning Leon, I know very little about growing anything when I did try it was hit and miss. I started watching Arms Family and learned about you. I am 70, so digging up a garden is out of the question. I am going to make some of your buckets and plant tomatoes and other salad plants. Thank you, Leon, wish me luck.

[@chipnorthup5354]

Mr. Leon, I could listen to you talk all day. Thanks for making this so simple, I don't get many things but I get this concept! Tomatoes for EVERYONE! :)

[@scherylgray2181]

Good morning to the man that’s made me a successful gardener❤️💪🏻I just wanted to mention I have successfully rooted two fig cuttings and started a “Leon bucket” for them.. I can’t wait to see what happens!! Also we have a hurricane headed our way in coastal NC so I had to pull my mater plants inside I wish I could send you a photo of the they are taller than my 5’8 frame!!!!!thank you for teaching me how to garden sir❤️

[@IrisCrain]

Newborn baby a steak! What a great analogy! Beautiful!

[@lilsargeokiedope2032]

Oh I love it, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@mixingrecords]

Good stuff. Thank you. Two shovels David! 😂 I think I’ve watched 5 of these wicking tub videos and this one put it together.

[@eurmt9603]

👍Genius Leon makes 👍genius reservoirs and excellent plan for tomatoes 👍

[@HomesteadingTexas]

I love listening to you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@bec1026]

Thanks for the good knowledge Leon! I will be using these in my high tunnel systems in the future. "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Davinci

[@reginacampbell7156]

Just recently found your site and I am going to be trying to do this. Thank you.Love watching this

[@digdouglasdig]

Leon, thank you for looking out for us sir. Much appreciated, now and for generations to come.

[@Michael-qz6ld]

Thanks again for your knowledge, I've been a fan a couple of years now and your method works!!! My garden is a combo of wicking tubs and raised beds can't say enough about the wicking tubs they ROCK.

[@diannaduemler7752]

Leon, you have a great vid, thank-you.

[@lisajordan6321]

Thank you Leon...I followed your directions! They look lovely and seem to be working well!!

[@londonpickering8675]

That is slick! Thank you for taking the time to post this video.

[@joygordon4735]

Terrific video Leon! Thank-you!!

[@amymanoharan284]

FINALLY! Someone else does it this way! Glad to see it!

[@saundrayork1654]

Thank you! I love all yourv videos!!

[@susanb.solstice4873]

Leon, Your instructions are so easy to follow. I have a bunch of baby lettuces that need a home. I am building a tub right now, although I am taking a mid-project break to write this. I am excited to see how the bin turns out. Thanks for being a great gardener-educator.

[@virginiareid5336]

Thank you for the step by step instructions.

[@doreenforauer4448]

For starters, just LOVE the first 10 seconds of your video...the whole video is so interesting and the information will help me come springtime. Thank you.

[@charlesyock137]

Thank you for the great video. I love Chickadees.

[@lamoabird]

You are a beautiful human being teaching such a wonderful art to all who are willing to learn! May Mother Nature and the good Lord always bless you!

[@traceykays433]

lamoabird I love ur comment. U said it so much better than I did. Doesn’t it just touch ur heart and rekindle ur faith in man kind when someone like Leon comes along. God bless us all who are right in our hearts. To write such s comment as u did. Ur heart has to be good and belong to a higher being for the better of mankind, whom ever u call them. Ur comment dug in and touch my heart spiritually. Don’t worry I am not going to start stalking u. Lol. Thanks for the spiritual uplift.

[@chrisretired5379]

If you use 2 shovels, David !!!! 😂🤣 Thank You all for a great video, I’m going to try this in my greenhouse. Greetings from Alaska !!!!

[@kbean5338]

Mr. Leon, you are a Great American. Thank you.

[@LB-eh5fz]

Oh I'm so excited im A 64 year old GRANNY I don't have drills and tools but this is perfect for me

[@gatorweis2196]

Lol at our age a knife or scissors will do the job credibly. 👍

[@jasminecomer9436]

This is exactly what i was looking for! I am so happy to see this

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

Simple enough to be idjit proof! I love it!

[@juanbarajas6015]

Good project pops.😁👍

[@LB-eh5fz]

I just found you I needed to know this, I SUBSCRIBED

[@allthingspossible4569]

You're a good instructor!

[@marycabello6900]

Thank you so much I just heard if your channel from another guy. Thanks for explaining so easy . Love your videos

[@AhuvasarfatiSiberians]

mr Leon has been a wonderful help, i have loved his videos and have called him by phone to, my garden would not have been so easy to switch over to containers without the expert advice of Mr Leon, thank you sir and may G-d Bless you

[@timbob9642]

E n w , No jj. Please ,

[@frangourdet]

Yes, Lowes still has the 20 gallon tube for $7.98. They hold about 5 gallon jugs and around and 1 1/2 gallon in the middle.

[@PF-bm1fh]

Can your share a link please ?

[@joyceparkes2678]

Thanks Leon from London.. so glad I found you as filling tubs is so expensive 🙏🏽

[@miket.3248]

Thank you! The Great Leon.

[@SuperWhatapain]

This is great! Just found you thru another channel. Thank you and God bless!

[@1papester]

I LOVE Leon!

[@lindaparker4950]

Essential information ! Thank you for sharing

[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

OMG......Thank you, Thank you, Thanks 🙏 you... I am a visual Learner... I get it now.... My 5 gallon container with the water bottles will be done today.... thanks 🙏

[@askthehealerofthebroken4516]

Diana Williams-Coe same, I need to see and physically do, to learn

[@maureenconroy6160]

Thank you so very much!! I shared this on my FB . I’m growing vegetables in 5 gallon containers this year . You are so helpful. Have a wonderful day!!!!

[@angelantunez8655]

Since you use 5 gallon buckets do you change the amount of fertilizer you use?

[@jessicaprothero466]

Yes you would decrease the amount of fertilizer for a 5 gallon bucket. VS what he is using. I'm guessing that tub is 25 gallons. So the measurement would be 1/5th the amount of each fertilizer

[@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd]

Leon you ROCK !!

[@kangsulee7931]

You are Jenius...Thank you very much... from s.Korea. Your way is most simple, working well & cheapest..Best !!

[@purrsistentwatcher]

You sounds so much like my beloved grandpa. It was a pleasure to watch!!

[@thespia]

Me too. Mine loved his garden so much. This made me so happy.

[@chipnorthup5354]

I was thinking the same thing. My grandpa.

[@sweetefelicity]

Thank you, sir! What a great way to recycle.

[@JohnMmbaga_]

Thanks for the knowledge sir. I like that crisp Southern accent :))

[@EdieBabeMonster]

Omg I finally found you again!! Phewff I thought I lost you forever.

[@kathyressler4764]

Great information. Will be trying it.

[@MrDanrn999]

Thank you Leon!

[@janicehines3394]

I’ve got 6 of these tubs from our county extension agent last year. Now I know what to do with them. Thank you, Mr. Leon.

[@joegallehgos1301]

janice hines County extension agent? What’s that?

[@maryfrancesc714]

You are so awesome. Thank you!!

[@debranielson8670]

Just had a thought that you never tell people to keep the caps on the milk jugs. Alot of people throw those caps away or lose them. Love this idea and I am going to use it!

[@grumpyken9151]

love your method sir, great information. Sustana fertilizer is really good stuff if a bit spendy. subbed for more

[@sncddb]

Great video! Sharing with others.

[@dawn8601]

Leon! you have no idea how much this helps! last year I went out and found old mineral buckets just to be stumped on all the rest💜💜 thank you so much!

[@sarah54471]

Amazing!!! Thank you for sharing leon. I love it so much. 💙🙏

[@dunedainmom]

"Frightened baby roots" such a cute and understandable way to say it!!

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.]

I love this method !

[@lindapetersen1800]

that is awesome with the 4 plants I have been doing it for awhile with the 145 tomatoes plants I grew I ran out of space had lots of other thing planted also so the rainbow carrots here I come for this

[@marilyngodfrey868]

Leon I have ten tubs, with tiny baby plants that I started in the house, planted in them. They are looking good even though they have had a lot of wind and one rain. I have more tubs and plants to start. Thank you for this information.

[@butanyways311]

Simple is best. Ty Leon.

[@butanyways311]

Simple is best. Ty Leon.

[@sfischer63]

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

[@Negri1124]

Thanks for sharing.😊

[@plantrophic]

Yo homie!!!! You like my professor. Between you and Kratky I keep my indies lit and flacca cray bro!!!! Thank you! You the Original GOAT boieeee!!!!!

[@kennethblevins6973]

great information keep video,s coming thinks kenb

[@emmsue1053]

Thank you Leon, could you please do a self waterer when you have time? You are brilliant & explain everything clearly. Best wishes to you & yours from Uk.

[@thomasmurray4717]

Thank you. Very informative. I’m afraid that I have so many options that I’m confused.

[@truthhurts467]

Yes your right Lowes is around 💲8 buck's an Wal-Mart has some too they're black for 💲5 buck's they worked good for me this year 😁 Thank's for ya Video BossMan worked out great for me in Kentucky

[@olegig5166]

Leon great info and good to use available resources. I have made wicking tubs with both plastic coffee cans and “perforated” pipe, I like the pipe better because I can place fill tube in pipe. When watering I am much more confident of all the reservoir getting filled because it is tied together rather being separated with potting mix in between. I also have found great rubber tubs at the Farm Supply Stores. Yes, they cost more; but they should last much longer. Guess it depends on whether a person wishes to have huge volume garden or a few nice looking flower pots in the landscape.

[@binhminh417]

Thank you!

[@eleven903]

Mornin' Leon! WE GOT RAIN in Northern CO yesterday! & I got my gardens started! Happy Earth Day! I about spit out my tea when you put the lime in! My Dad used to have me hold the bucket for him while he climbed down on a rope ladder to put lime in our water well! I believe it was to keep bacteria from growing, and to lower the ph ? Thanks for the videos!

[@joygordon4735]

Rio Childhood memories are the best......

[@justbeachy2031]

Thank you very much!

[@francescowart6034]

Good morning from Ellijay, Georgia. (North Georgia mountains)

[@hbrws813]

And good morning from South Georgia (Thomas County)!

[@uiop545]

many thanks for sharing

[@Rockonchick2]

Share wise u are thank u must teach others so wise will be doing this thank u

[@rehoboth_farm]

Yeah, I discovered lick tubs this year as well. A friend of mine got 80 of them for some crazy project and I bought some from him $2. I use rotten firewood in the bottom of mine to take up space and hold water then I cover it with sand, top it off with potting soil. Kind of like a hugelkultur in a bucket. I put a 2" watering pipe in some of mine. I may stand them up on barrels. I have some handy. I was going to single stem them.

[@rehoboth_farm]

@@rosskstar You should try it. Just go home and lick your tub. Right around the grey ring. It's super awesome.

[@rosskstar]

@@rehoboth_farm Welll i'll be all over it like a opossum on a gumbush, Ellie May.

[@rehoboth_farm]

@@rosskstar you do that you poor simple fella and God bless your little heart.

[@billpreiss]

Mr. Leon, Thank you so much for teaching me how to grow my own food! I understand filling the barrel with a bottle or drain pipe, drilling the hole 5 inches up, etc. As you have in some videos I bought the 1-inch PVC pipe to insert on the inside of the barrel for watering. So what I haven't seen you do is pouring the water into the barrel. I imagine you put the hose into the PVC pipe and fill it until it runs out of the hole that you drilled 5 inches up on the side of the barrel/bucket. Is that right? When you water & feed each day are you putting enough water into the pipe so that it will run out of the hole on the side of the barrel each time you water? Thank you, Bill-St Louis Mo.

[@fullcirclehomestead5217]

Thank you so much for teaching this method of planting. If I have to water more than once a week, do I add fertilizer to the second gallon that I add per week? This is my first year of planting in wicking buckets and I decided to experiment and see what the difference between tomatoes planted in wicking buckets vs the same tomatoes planted in containers with holes. Same tomatoes plants and same buckets. The ones planted in the wicking buckets are growing about twice as fast and in better health than the ones in the bucket with holes.

[@martyvanord984]

Leon thank you for posting so many awesome suggestions giving us the knowledge to build a seemingly endless variety from what we have access to. I watch them all. In exploring , I ran across a version that uses sand as a wicking layer to isolate the growing medium that can stink from anaerobic digestion when submerged with out oxygen. I would love to hear your thoughts on this method. Other than the added complication, my main question is how thick will the sand work as a wicking medium? Of course also is it a waste of effort?

[@petrospetros5835]

I think if you keep the bottom holes at 5 inches on bucket it should keep some oxygen in all of the gallons.

[@khonthainaidc]

Thank you Bottle higher than drain hole a little bit Soil 1/2 cup chicken poop compost 1/4 cup sea mineral Some Limestone 1/8 cup Epsom salt Soil

[@williamchristopher1560]

Leon, where you located in Okla. Im North of Chelsea 5 miles. Been gardening most my life. Im 72 now. Im always looking for new and different ways of gardening, and I sure enjoyed watching your vids. I got to admit, I had towatch 2 before I finally figured out how you were doing what you do. The first one I watched, you were standing behind a table with 3 or 4 tubs on it, and you were moving back and forth, and I felt kinda like the kid who trys to pick ouot where the guy behind the table has hid the pea lol. BUT, I gotter figgered out after the 2nd one, and this is my third. Good luck to you, and your business.

[@snuggleup2u1967]

He is in Kingston, OK...

[@debramurphy4295]

Good way to get rid of plastic

[@HurstHorns]

The best

[@kimberlybahrs7165]

Cool

[@Onelightoftheworld]

"excuse me a minute, my tomatoes have run off on me" ha ha!

[@carolrichardson2824]

I am wondering how the roots would get air pruned in this set-up as they do in the 1st way I saw where you used 6" pipe with landscape fabric over it. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@user32186]

Thank you Leon for your videos like how much water needs?

[@gregsullivan8956]

Jack sent me over for your wicking tub idea.

[@nancyburridge]

Leon, I just discovered your videos. I am enjoying them immensely. I live in Florida which brings heat challenges but the worst are our insects. Any ideas on how to combat them. I have been unsuccessful so far. Thank you.

[@gitapatel7949]

Mr Leon, love the cway you teaching for gardening. Did you say you can get those Tubs at some Cattle farm? We live in San Diego, California

[@clarahall3093]

Love this the state is taking my home to widen the road I have look for big pot to put rose and my flowers in so I can take them what I n up just was asking if I can put bushes in thim

[@sashanealand8315]

the other versions had a pipe for watering, what happened to that?

[@Aussiem8e]

Well, water as usual, and the water will fill up the containers in the bottom.

[@warrenmayfield4876]

Leon in your next video we need to know how to keep the bugs off the tomatoes??? I live in Oklahoma and the bugs won’t stop eating the tomatoes.

[@chaughten]

Thanks!

[@karenf14]

Excited today. Found the large tubs with rope handles at Target. In children’s linen aisle for $7.99. Then I headed next door to Home Depot. Here in Michigan I’ll be sitting the buckets out mid May. 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@slrs3908]

Those tubs, if like the Walmart tubs will last a good 2 + years. I think plastic 55 gallon barrels cut in half will last much longer. Too bad they are not commercially available for cheap. After all, they are just plastic.

[@buckshottv3420]

took your advice and ask around about the protein tubs...a guy i know said come by the house , i've got plenty...he must have had a couple of hundred...take what you want...