Raised Garden Beds Are So Yesterday!

I'm building a hydroponic grow tower using parts from the hardware store. I can grow 10 times the amount of food I grow now in my raised garden beds in the same amount of space by going up. You can grow a garden in any space, including an apartment and this costs 50% to 75% less than buying a consumer hydroponic tower. Grow your own food and become self-reliant.
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[@jonz01]

I'm SO glad that you did a video on this. I have watched countless videos and was just not satisfied with what I was seeing. When I saw you had put out one on this, I knew it would be awesome. Great construction and easy to build. And as always... you daughter is so CUTE! She is such an awesome helper.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much!

[@dancowles2699]

It's important to involve kids with projects. They can be the person that calls a person to do things or the person teaching their kids

[@lightworks6875]

Really good plan......thanks!!!

[@mjkay8660]

@@HAXMAN your daughter is a natural born engineer! BRAVO 2 her!!!

[@l.w.4701]

“Chinesium”🤣😂🤣

[@wail7534]

As a dad I’m very happy to see you building your daughter into a strong person. I’m in tears because every father should be doing this. Good job 👏

[@kng3785]

As a 'daughter', I cherish the memories I have with my father. Especially, when I was the one, out of all my siblings, to 'help him with a special project'. I can say that it really can do so much for a young girl's confidence. To prove my point, notice how much more confident his daughter seemed on the SECOND DAY? 💪🏼😃

[@a.b.creator]

@@kng3785 Ditto here 🖐️ grew up in mountains of Pa. I so miss my Dad,even though I used everything he taught me,it'd still be nice to have him still alive. I'll see him again 🙏😇

[@constancegreiner906]

My father did this too. Problem my husband, boyfriends egos got bruised because they couldn't be my knight or something. I picked manly men but idk. I guess its just the science of male / female relationships we dont have any control over. They just couldn

[@michelletennyson8535]

Yes! This is so much more important than I think most people realize! It’s not just important to teach boys these things but just as important for girls! My dad taught me so much but isn’t much of a handy man. When I found myself being a single mother with 3 girls, I had to do ALOT of KZbin learning to get so many things done!

[@tbrowntracyj]

I was touched by his amazing parent style It is such an opportunity for me to see

[@Doughty077]

My favorite part of this whole video is when you had your daughter fill up the bucket and you called her beautiful. It has such a positive effect on our daughters later in life and I love seeing other dads raising their daughters right.

[@MLife1000]

Yes I agree ☝️

[@ngmui430]

actually its better to praise daughters with intangible qualities, like intelligent, creative, etc.

[@kyfarm]

@@ngmui430 ... (sigh)

[@DianeErickson-px4pt]

Led me to think

[@clairelevasseur9434]

As a woman now... every positive compliment is great!!! Special if you us not only one!!! My bright, my genius, my beauty etc.

[@TheWinger1008]

Your daughter doesn't know it yet but her father is setting her up for success for years to come. Good job Dad.

[@SniffanyBlues]

Seeing you play and learn with your daughter legit made me cry. That's so sweet.

[@thelittlethings488]

Would LOVE to see an updated video on the progress of the hydro tower! 😍

[@ryanwood6495]

Loved the video it's heartwarming to see a Daddy and daughter working side by side ❤

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@wandanieves1049]

I love what your teaching your daughter. She would never forget those special moments later in life. Your video taught me a lot but it made me miss my Dad too. Sending love and happiness to your family.

[@thehermit5886]

My dad was the same with me, as a result, I am a fully independent woman who can do most things myself, and as a single parent of boys, was able to teach my sons the same. I do have a wonderful partner who I occasionally allow to help me out! 😉🤣❤️

[@Sochi314]

I still remember "helping" my dad build my go-cart 3 decades ago. You couldn't tell me that I wasn't Bobby Ann the builder! I miss the old man.

[@ForestSystem277]

I didn't realize dads could be so kind to their kids. This is healing my inner child to watch

[@macjones9376]

What????

[@simoncameron4355]

I don't blame them for not knowing, most dads in America are treated like garbage by society (and then by the mother) until they leave and if you grew up with American media men are useless, stupid, predator's. @@macjones9376

[@milou22rh]

@@macjones9376what what??? Did this statement surprise you?

[@macjones9376]

This kind of statement can only come from the disfunctionally warped and myopic view of an ignorant woman! Go, right now and find five fathers and show them this video. ask them "are they surprised that men can be this gentle"? This woman and you obviously don't know that many fathers. Or you only care to believe about them what you want to believe!I personally know of atleast 10 fathers who are like this!and better!@@milou22rh

[@CatherineSTodd]

Thank you, GreySystem. Same here. "I didn't realize dads could be so kind to their kids. This is healing my inner child to watch" We need more dads just like him!

[@lindaward3156]

As an ex little girl, I look back on my time in our large vegetable garden with tremendous fondness. the chores were labors of love. we also had some chickens, and I collected the eggs each morning as my brothers were too rough and loud, upsetting the hens. the lessons I learned then have served me well (still do) 55 years later. they've applied in ways that surprise, well beyond what you'd think. She's a lucky girl to have the experiences and with a Dad like you. perhaps when she's in her late 60's she'll be looking back with as much love as I do.

[@moonchi1dt]

Being a former little girl and daddy's little helper. I'm in my 60's and so grateful for all the lessons I learned helping my Dad. So glad that you are setting such as excellent example for other Dads.

[@JaneQPublic]

“I stare at the wall of parts until I think of something I can put together “ - I relate to this so much!!!

[@duanesales3174]

Nice job Dad…you are very encouraging & supportive of your children. They will always remember these times with you.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you

[@dylanakent]

As a woman who's parents let her use power tools as a kid - it's a great thing and should be encouraged! Parents, train your girls to be independent and strong. It could save her life and the future looks to be a very challenging time. Great video!

[@PhishedOff]

Amen sister!!!🙏🏻💪🏻

[@laus9953]

I trained my niece how to use a screwdriver when she was 2

[@brendastolecki4755]

I am 67 y.o. My poor dad had only girls, I am the oldest. We owned income property. At age 10 I learned how to replace a broken window - points, putty, the whole show. He showed me how to put 1 point in, explained how to putty the putty on, and walked away. He left me on my own to do it. I was really proud. It came out great, no sloppiness. From there it was how to use power tools, cut dry wall, mud dry wall, how to measure, etc. I cherish all that knowledge. I have my own power tools. I can rewire lamps, install ceiling fans, change fixtures. I go to You Tube for anything I don't know. I hope he can see how much I learned from him. These are everyday memories instead of 'vacation once a year' memories...

[@krane15]

Wrong. That's the worst thing to teach your daughter. If shes independent, she'll never find a mate. Men don't look for women that are independent.

[@megchow8245]

There are men who cherish their female mate’s independence and skills. Some men don’t have the interest or aptitude for this type of project, and are not threatened in the least to have their mate complete it! It 2023, not 1723…

[@itsamycamus]

So touching to see your daughter helping/learning and your great sense of humor - even to mistakes you made! THANKS

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you

[@raymondape]

The best part of this video is just the family dynamic.

[@sonyiawinfield3020]

You are an absolutely amazing father!!!! You have taught your daughter math, machinery, and problem solving. I love your video!!! I subscribed

[@nicolili999]

When your daughter suggested a different way to separate the water and rocks, and after it worked you just said "HM"... LMAOO. That made me laugh. She's got some good critical thinking and problem-solving skills! Love the way you interact with her and teach. Great video, thank you!

[@krisgaines3661]

Came here to say this! I often say things like this to my man or the guys I work with and they always reply with either the "hmm" or "would you look at that?!" Or my personal favorite just a glare that says "I would have thought of this eventually dammit!"😂

[@cristina4436]

It's such a breath of fresh air to see such a nice dad interacting and teaching. Daughter new skills.

[@2linw84]

I love seeing her with you. My husband did the same with our daughter. She is now a certified welder and a diesel mechanic for public transit! Keep up the good work!

[@jancameron1946]

I always did every little job with my dad and 30 years later I renovated the interior of my house with very little help ❤️ I love seeing you two working together ❤️

[@karenmkrt]

OK, this is one of the best tutorials I have seen. There are many countries that do not have companies selling affordable hydroponic towers. This is a great help. Thank you. Earned yourself a follower and a subscriber. BTW- I love that you involve your lovely daughter in the process. That is one strong foundation you are laying for her future. Thanks a bunch.

[@joyceterra2265]

I always loved building things with my Dad. I have wonderful memories of our time together. You and your Daughter are building lasting, precious memories.

[@HAXMAN]

I hope so Joyce. 😊

[@summitshire878]

Have built and grown veggies in builds like this and using the fence post covers horizontally to make a veggie privacy wall in an aquaponic setup with a koi pond. A couple of considerations you are probably already experiencing: 1) While your solution containers seem large, once the two towers get growing good, transpiration will use up the solution shockingly fast. and 2) You have to be careful about plants like tomatoes that get seriously large root balls that can plug of the solution flow and get roots even into the pump. It's very satisfying sorting out the tech and trouble shooting these systems. Have fun.

[@IveHadMyFun]

my first thoughts were that space isn't big enough for the root systems especially if they get planted that close together, great idea though

[@lyndseyanne4022]

Also dont tomatoes require different plant food to say lettuces etc? Or is there a general one for most plants?

[@SeamusHarper1234]

I second this! 🙏👌

[@johnharrison4394]

Good Tips😁 Together we can refine the ideas🤗

[@t.properties6878]

Keeping water temp below 70 helps on so many levels.

[@OldTelivisionRocks]

This is the first video I saw of yours and dang it, I commend you on making this entertaining. I easily get bored by DIY videos and this was great. You put in a lot of effort, I can tell into adding the sound effects, the asides, the various shots. Bravo!

[@unclericky6164]

I appreciate the fact that he admits and he makes a mistake and has to go back to the hardware store again. I'm not sure about everyone else, but I can totally relate. 🙂

[@matavisual_]

Terrific ideas.. this is how people in the big cities should farm for self-reliance!

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

Can't wait to see an update on how the plants are growing in this really cool and creative planting hydroponic tower system! Love the design!

[@HyRkt]

Oh nice this is a super cool idea, I'd love to see some updates on the growth of the plants in the future.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! I’ll do that.

[@brigittefavron3362]

Love the fact that you include your daughter in these videos so she can learn how to do this herself. Wish I had done things like this with my girls when they were younger. They are adults and Im showing them now. Better late than never i suppose but it would have been better to teach them at a younger age. Next spring i will start showing my 7 year old grandson how to build and plant raised garden bed. Great video!!

[@jonas3333]

I appreciate how you show your mistakes rather than making a video that just appears flawless. We're not all masters of the trade and it also highlights things we might want to watch out for. Also, great kid teaching along the way!

[@carlenegoodbody9541]

I can't love this video enough! Not only is this is just what I needed for DIYing my own urban apartment vegetable garden but I Loved Loved Loved Loved how much you engaged your daughter in this build. Your family is just beautiful. Thanks for being a real dad! Also love that you included your troubleshooting.

[@kitchied]

apart from loving the idea of maximizing your space and taking an active role in what needs to be done, my fave part is seeing you do it with your daughter! bonding with your children is such a precious thing, plus they get to learn things that words alone can't really teach.

[@wittworks]

And that, ladies and gentleman, is how you do a build video that isn’t boring. Well done on the story, stakes, pacing, hook points, and sound design. I see you. I see you. 🤜💥🤛

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@wittworks]

@@HAXMAN 😁

[@uskok4636]

Just came across your video in my feed. I am interested in vertical gardening. What kept me watching was how you involved your daughter. You listened to her and got her involved. Just check out her awesome problem solving skills ❤️. Massive props to you! I subscribed because of that and your sense of humour

[@onjonb8142]

I'm in love with the fact, he's taking the time to share this experience with his daughter. While she is bonding with her dad, she is learning resourceful skills for life💜💛💜💛.

[@feelosophy1921]

The little one hung in there the entire time. Color me impressed. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@daviddorge1559]

You’re daughter just cracks me up. Such a good helper. She’ll realize in 10 plus years the things she’s learning. Well all your girls. Thumbs up ma and pa

[@HAXMAN]

She's a stinker. 😁 Thanks!

[@boa9535]

I’m envious of this girl with kindness, guidance and encouragement from her father.

[@bluej511]

I adore that you have nothing but daughters but teaching them such essential skills. I love it man, God bless.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much

[@jeffreygroenewald8408]

The minute you started glueing the plant holders onto the main pipe I felt my heart sink as the thought "Wait a minute...wasn't the bottom of the pipe on the other side when he started?" flickered across my mind. In my own homesteading endeavors (here in the Helderberg Basin in South Africa) I've had more of those mix ups than I care to count - usually after thinking "I'd better make sure I don't do that..." at the start of the project. Such a relatable predicament XD I tried to make vertical towers right at the start of my gardening journey but they didn't work well enough in the end. Hopefully next time will be all the more successful for watching this¬

[@usedcarsokinawa]

Great to see you include your daughter. Mine often helped in my work shop. She really enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment from that.

[@pattim6731]

This was the first video of yours that I have watched. Very well done and informative. Love, love, love that your daughter is your side kick. Teaching her how to build and use tools will empower her for the rest of her life!

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much!

[@krane15]

Make me want to go out and work on my garden. Except its winter, and I'll be moving soon anyway. If I have enough sun at my new location, you can bet I'll have a garden too. Even if its just a very small one.

[@psriniv1]

As someone with an abusive, dead beat father, this gave me a smidge of hope. Not for me, but for your kid, and others like her. Thank you so much.

[@annaraab8853]

Teaching your daughter to build things is great. We did a hydroponic garden on our balcony. It worked very well. One hydroponic pot produced a hot pepper plant that lasted 3 years! Bringing it in every winter was a pita.

[@withlove1111]

This is definitely the direction society needs to be heading in. Love that you are teaching your daughter this, love your humor and patients. These are the things that need to be taught in school. You're a standup human. Thanks for keeping it real 💗🙏☮🌎

[@timmychonga4901]

She is learning WAY more with you than she will ever learn in school! Best father daughter time ever.

[@krane15]

I don't think so. But she is learning something else that's very special.

[@calliecanrinus8318]

I love that you're teaching your daughter these important skills! You could probably hook this up to a solar panel for power if there's no electricity. This was wonderful to watch and learn from. Thank You!

[@CIBERXGAMING]

thats so incredibly good you give your daughters ideas a chance. whether the ideas work or not its extremely valuable information. (also important to never downplay or not take her ideas seriously. i have ptsd because my parents always turned down my ideas so its hard for me to express any ideas i have openly). she is going to be seriously knowledgeable when she gets older.

[@knotyourhandle]

Your daughter will cherish, what will be memories, when she is older. helping my dad work in his garden was some of the best times I had. It gave me a strong backbone and a virtues like patience.

[@donaldford2519]

Way to go dad putting your daughter right in there that right there is such a blessing to see dad and daughter working together you just can't pay for that it's priceless keep up the good work

[@carolynwestbrook4220]

Love how you are teaching your daughter. She’s gonna know her stuff when she grows up. More parents should teach there child how to take care of themselves.

[@aaroncampbell7438]

Love that you're teaching your daughter these valuable life skills!

[@drew1693]

That thing is awesome! And I appreciate you not editing out the mistakes, as we all know that's just part of the process.

[@lauram.511]

I've been thinking about raised bed gardens & wondering where I was going to get all the needed dirt. Thank you for this DIY video of a raised garden! It is a great idea, no only would it take up less space, doesn't need to be weeded & easier to harvest. It has so many added benefits. 🎉 It blessed my heart when you called your daughter beautiful & let her help & know she was important help with this project. You are a great dad with a great daughter!!! I had a great dad too & used to help my him with projects & it brought back good memories. Thank you!

[@Inertia888]

Is there a way to get capillary action, with some fibers, or something, to help pull the water up, instead of the pump, I wonder? Trees do it. But I don't know if it's possible to make it happen in an artificial set-up. If we could think of a way to remove the electricity, and still get water to the roots, that would be a game changer. Like I said, though, I don't know. It might break some law of physics or something. Just seems like if a tree can do it, we should be able to, if we find the right materials, and composition. Maybe bamboo fibers?

[@therationallion]

That move where you're holding the camera while walking and then hand it off for a wide shot was flawless. Idk if many people notice, but your cinematography skills are magnificent.

[@HAXMAN]

@@therationallion Thank you so much!

[@YasChosenChild_70]

I am so proud of you Both! To have such a positive attitude & patience especially involving your daughter! God bless .

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much! You as well!

[@theashleighroseshow9075]

Love seeing parents raise their kids to be capable 😍😍😍 RESPECT!

[@michellewilliams8878]

Way 2 Go Dad!! Love you working with your daughter!! Appreciate you sharing your thought processes and errors, so educational! Thank you!!

[@wybuchowyukomendant]

That`s basically how Netherlands became one of the biggest veggies exporter in the Europe in the past 20 years - they went up.

[@moosey62]

Great ideas! Thanks. The British royal family doing Irish accents was spot on btw!

[@redcaliber9679]

The greatest part about this video, is you working and teaching your daughter. Great job DAD

[@jasonspencer2402]

I love your videos! It's great that you get your daughter involved to teach her at a young age. I also appreciate that you don't cut out the mistakes to make it look perfect. I can totally relate to your multiple trips to the hardware store!🤪

[@TheCowthryn]

What a great dad! I love it! My dad was mega handy growing up and now that my husband and i live on a ranch, I'm more grateful for my dad than i could have ever imagined for all that he taught me growing up in the 80s and 90s. I'm sure your daughters will cherish you more and more as they get older.

[@386Motoring]

Glad I found this video. This feels like me when I work on projects. Wandering around home depot, including my daughter, chaos, laughter, funny voices, lol. Loved it. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber ❤️

[@anyalei]

As a woman that likes to build things, it was just lovely to see how you let your daughter help you. Idk but there was some deep, tangible love there, and it had me a little teary eyed. You must be an amazing dad and I hope you and your daughter will have an eternal bond of love and light 💖

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much

[@ThousandYardStare]

Nice one - it's always good to see people making vertical growing systems. I have several of these myself and they are extremely productive. I use a combination of vertical hydroponics, horizontal NFT and Kratky methods to grow salad veg all through the Winter in my greenhouse (in the North of UK). Best of luck - we all need to be growing something to navigate what's coming.

[@jameswhite6031]

I have one daughter and 2 boys . Shes been the one that always wants to learn and help me with my projects. One of her first projects at 4 was restoring an old beam saw. Problem solving and good work ethic is a hard skill to teach but you are doing a great job.

[@megchow8245]

I most enjoyed your daughter being fully involved in the project! Thanks, dad.

[@greaseboards9684]

A great amount of build issues makes me feel right at home watching this. I always have many issues with my builds.

[@Gridtracker]

Can you do another video showing the success for the plants in this high-rise garden construct? It looks really cool.

[@primalonslaught9035]

This! I need to see how successful this build was in growing plants.

[@davidpugh8772]

I'm curious as well

[@crazyratlady3438]

Me too🙋‍♀️

[@michaellevanites]

What type of vegetable can you grow in this? My wife has back issues and it would be great for her because she would have to bend over all the time.

[@neilsunstrum933]

Hydroponic systems like this will double your yield at minimum and grow four times faster. DWC for big plants and bountiful harvests. Simple 5 gallon pail with a couple air stones stones in the bottom and you'll never go back to soil

[@micheledickey4066]

I sooo love that you have your daughter helping and learning! My dad was always teaching me how to do things when I was helping him with this and that! Every child needs to learn these skills. I would love to have a system like this! I have Lyme disease and it is soo hard for me to get on the ground and garden. I am so afraid of being reinfected. This is a great idea!!

[@LifeIsFunnyAndShort]

Look up The Rife Machine

[@micheledickey4066]

@@LifeIsFunnyAndShort I have hear of and used a Rife Machine. They are extremely expensive. It didn’t seem to do anything for me but thanks for the info.

[@MH-hi3cs]

I love that you are teaching valuable life lessons to your young daughter while spending unforgettable quality time with her! Go DAD!

[@Jl-pm6fp]

Thanks so much for this helpful video! This brought back some nice memories, too, because I used to help my father make and repair things when I was a girl. My mother believed that girls and boys should both learn to do everything, whether it was carpentry, baby-care, plumbing, cooking, whatever--my brother and I had a lot of fun and learned a lot.

[@stephenwgreen78]

That's an awesome setup. Glad to see your helper doing her part...and learning. These are the things she'll remember long after she's got her own munchkins 👍

[@devdeque7846]

If you want a water indicator for your bucket, pick up some water-tight nipples ($10) and acrylic tube that fits them ($7). You can install the nipples into the side of the water bucket. One on top and one on the bottom. Use the clear acrylic tube to connect them. Afterwards, the water height you'll see in the tube - will be the same as the water level in the bucket. You don't want to run the pump while dry.

[@HAXMAN]

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

[@angelabondsinspirationalsongs]

I laughed the entire time because that's how all my projects go! Back to the store again LOL I love that you do these videos with your daughter and teach her how to drill etc. Great job! Keep them coming. ;)

[@MissMolly3377]

I love this, time spent with your daughter. I had a wonderful dad, just like you. He died when I was 15, I miss him so much. This is just precious.

[@hoagie7859]

Thank you for this video, I came back here because this project was a lot of fun of fun for my brother, my nephew and I. Gives us another thing to get together for. Thank you HAXMAN!

[@HAXMAN]

That's great! Thanks!

[@SeamusHarper1234]

Hi, some recommendations from someone who did a few hydroponics builds: Try out an NFT system in comparison. While the vertical idea sounds nice at first, I really like the better maintainability and increased productivity of the NFT rails. Please also try out a dutch bucket / Bato buckets build for larger plants. Tomatoes will go bonkers in these systems. Anything with a large root system is happy in dutch buckets.

[@PhishedOff]

What’s an NFT rail? Sorry if it’s obvious and I missed it. I can’t build what he’s doing. 🌸

[@cindygordon7745]

What is the advantage of an NFT rail system? Seems like this one is a great use of space, going vertically. Curious on your thoughts.

[@thobert1]

I agree but NFT does take up a lot of room. The purpose of the tower is the food production vs the square footage. You can put this on an apartment deck.

[@allyxnova1637]

No, no I'm not crying. No, I don't wish my dad did things like this with me when i was a kid. No, I don't need a minute i'm FINE! In all seriousness though, this was so informative and honestly so genuinely good to watch. You're a good dad. 10/10

[@bruunooh7636]

Love you guys! This family dynamic energy is satisfying!!! i'm a dad for 1 year now and damn i really hope my relationship with my little girl will be like yours. Greetings from europe/austria

[@theaeroponictowerchannel]

Amen!!! I love my vertical towers!! I have been loaded with food all winter while the outside gardens are dead.

[@gildapeterson7459]

Great Video and, as has been mentioned, great work with your daughter. She will be so much better off in her life with these skills and self confidence they bring.

[@kenwestbrook7882]

Great video! I'll be doing this next spring and I'll get the grand kids involved. Thank you.

[@HAXMAN]

Awesome!

[@MrPabco]

Hax - Nice build and nice parenting. Hope you do a follow-up on the growing experience.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you

[@ahawk5300]

I did this several years ago after I bought a Tower Garden. I made (2) 8" horizontal rails out of 4x4 or 6x6 hollow square plastic rails and glued the ends with the caps that were additional. I got a circular doorknob hole cutter and put spaced them about 6" apart. Daisy chained them together with 6- 3-gallon pots and put volcanic rock in the bottom of the nest and them fiberglass medium for plants to grow in. The only thing you really need is to get an small air put to oxygenates the water as it circulates. I put them on my deck rails, and it worked perfectly. Keep it up! Great Videos!

[@shamanfryd]

If you worried about having to buy nutrients I have 2 recommendations. One is Peeponics. It is exactly the way it sounds. You use urine, age it, I think run it through a bio filter (literally just gravel or a sponge), and the plants absorb the nitrogen from it. The second much more fun and productive option is Aquaponics. Where you take pond water, run it through a gravel bed, and then to your plants. If you pic a fish like tilapia you now have veggies/fruits (yes you can grow fruits. I did tomatoes), and fish to eat. Definitely recommend this one if you have kids.

[@whomeverwherever]

Great teamwork! 😊 Very creative, resourceful, and entertaining as usual.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@DM-mb9jh]

I was looking into doing this and I ran into some research about the chemicals that will leach into your vegetables from the plastic. I didn’t end up doing it. Just giving you a heads up.

[@chuckwood7769]

So many people are using cheap chemical ridden products, that are not food safe. terrably annoying part of these videos. But its more cringe to watch people using stuff like galvanized metal.

[@Wetfoxes]

Source?

[@shirofarris2706]

​@@chuckwood7769what is a product alternative 😅 how can the towers be done safer

[@thobert1]

I bet your hot summer garden hose leaches plenty of chemicals.

[@minkorrh]

Hydroponics is so much fun and amazing to see how fast your -pot- vegetables grow! I've done 4x8 tables, drip systems, constant root immersion....depending on your crop there's a method better suited.

[@biancazombie9322]

Lol

[@johncervantes239]

I love watching these videos. My daughter is 9 and we do indoor hydroponic farming and grow mushrooms!. Really great to see.

[@sukeshkohli475]

Wonderful, great work to engage your daughter on this project. This truly shows you are a great dad.

[@kathrynkrawietz2554]

Curious if you'd make a follow up video of testing the water, adding the liquid fertilizers & food harvested (with number of days from plant to harvest).

[@seanmercyhoyt6785]

Yeah would love to see an update video on this

[@TexRobNC]

You can't mess up, just learn. Some people say, "How'd you get so good at that!" I can tell you, it's not from nailing it the first try!

[@sucrebus]

Just aside from how cool this build it, it made me smile so wide to see how you included your children and giving them big kid tasks. This is the sort of stuff I remember doing with my own dad, and it stays with you.

[@ThePortalTheory]

Thank you for showing posituve shows. Thank you for being a present father. Having grown up w a narcissistic mother my dad was my only parent. If i hadnt have had him putting me in soccer and being the helper coach for 9 yrs including highschool not sure where id be. He was the only caring parent. Im sure he would have been happier w a son but i still loved and love fishing and camping... everything w him. Your daughters are going to remember every loving thing you do together. ❤❤❤

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much

[@clintstegall1069]

Hey fella, you sir, are a great man. I raised two daughters myself, they were by my side since they started walking and today both married to great men. It’s not the material things a child remembers, it’s the simple things in life they remember, because my two daughters now 26 and 23 talk about the simple things we did together. Making memories, that’s one of the most important moments in life. Great video and thank you for who you are and what you stand for.

[@driver3899]

great video I see a lot of these videos about the brand new build of a vertical grow tower but very rarely do I see a video on how they are going some years later It would be very interesting to see what (if any) improvements or changes you make in a follow up video later on

[@alonsorodriguez3657]

This is a great project to do with my girls I'm also a girls dad and it's great being able to do things like this with them thanks for these amazing videos 👍🏼

[@HAXMAN]

That's awesome Alonso! Thanks!

[@suzanalbright8670]

All the best to you and your daughters, sir. As a woman who was blessed with a wonderful, father, I can tell you that an affectionate and emotionally supportive relationship between a girl and her dad will have positive effects throughout her lifetime.

[@littlemissjay3092]

this video healed my inner child 😭 growing up my dad was always building things and i wanted to help him so bad and he always told me i wasnt allowed to. thank you for including your daughter in your craft ❤️

[@texassews535]

Little girls need this Dad time. Thank you for being a great Dad. I wish my Dad had been like you. I did have a Grandfather though, just like you. It means the world to little girls.❤