How to Install a Automatic Drip Irrigation System in a Raised Bed Garden

John from www.growingyour... shares with you how you can install an automatic watering drip irrigation system in your raised bed garden and how to plant your plant starts.
In this episode, John adds a water saving drip irrigation kit to a raised bed garden with automatic water timer that will water your garden without you. You will learn how you can easily install this drip irrigation system with no tools (except a scissors) even if you have had no prior experience..
John will share with you many tips in this epsiode which will be especially helpful for beginners that want to grow and organic raised bed garden.
John will first share with you how to install a drip irrigation system with automatic water timer. This is especially important if you are unable to be home to water your plants everyday.
John will also share with you his favorite brand of drip irrigation equipment and how you can save money on purchasing a kit instead of the parts seperately.
Next, John will go over all the edible plants that he will plant in this raised bed garden. You will discover why John choose herbs for this garden, and the differences between perennial and annual plants. You will also discover the plant spacing he is using. Finally, John will share with you how to install the drip emitters at each plant which puts water where it is needed: at the plants roots.
John will then show you how to plant the herbs and vegetable plant starts in the raised bed garden and what he adds to ensure a high level of success when growing your own food.
Next, John will go over how long you should set your water timer for in your garden and how many times a day you probably should be watering.
Finally, John will share his final thoughts on sourcing, building and installing this raised bed kit as well as talk about the investment that was made to grow your own food.
After watching this Do It Yourself Raised Bed Episode, you will have the knowlege and confidence you need to install an automatic drip irrigation system and plant out your plants.
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[@isabellaisa6750]

It's my first time today to see this video, and I have to say that what a fantastic teacher you are 👏👏👏 I'm going to make my husband watch your video so he can help me 😂 thank you very much and I'll be watching your other videos as well

[@markg454]

Give yourself a break. Your videos are great and thorough, not long and boring. Keep them coming.

[@funyuns77]

I do irrigation as a profession. Some tips from some ppl interested. 1. RainBird (company name) is the best drip system you can get. The drip lines clean themselves from possible debris. And are super flexible. 2. Don’t use plastic stakes. They are trash. Get metal sod staples. Hold a lot better. 3. keep your drip system on longer than normal. Drip systems typically run .6 gph (gallons per hour) we typically let the run from 15/30 mins. 4. If you are going to use a grid in your garden always use 90° couplings and T’s.

[@humbllbug]

I was feeling intimidated about installing a drip system, I have 1 giant raised bed I put in this year, it is 4 feet wide and about 15 feet long made of cinder blocks, and I have many 5 gallon and 10 gallon pots scattered everywhere. After watching you install this system it looks sooooo easy! I will be installing my irrigation system next month and feel confident I will have no trouble. Thank you for showing me how to do it, and thank you for the abundance of knowledge you bring to us in all your videos! God bless you John!

[@ripsteadyyangin9090]

John Kohler has not aged the entire time he's been making videos

[@dmaifred]

Oh John, I need to collect these. Loving for 7 years :) 8:09

[@barbarasmith6414]

Home Depot has the kit, and the timer sold separately

[@mutedtalks]

Hey John, I just wanted to tell you that I’ve been watching your videos for about 3-4 years now and through your videos and your pure love for growing your own greens you’ve really added so much positivity to my life and the life of my community. My garden is really starting to thrive and I’m becoming a much better gardener/home farmer and that really is because of you. I appreciate that you go in depth in your videos and you really are a well of knowledge. Please keep spreading your love and wisdom with the world and know that so many people really appreciate all the work you do. Thank you John! -Tony

[@isabellaisa6750]

Indeed

[@robertevans8024]

This might be a three year old video, but it's still relevant and I enjoyed it very much. Especially since I didn't have to do any of the work. 🤪 Seriously though, I really love videos about compost and everything about it. Would love to see you do an in depth video of compost making a-to-z. Ingredients, layering, etc.

[@rhondawills1123]

I love this video. The format was perfect for me - now I believe I can install a drip system. Thank you!

[@kevinmiller7331]

Great step-by-step walkthroughs. A little drawn-out, but still high quality. The only real complaint I have is that I wish John would stress growing your own plants from seed. He tosses money around for plants, and doesn't mention that with a few weeks of planning and some not-so-expensive setups, a packet of seeds which is good for dozens - or hundreds - of plants can be purchased for less than the price of a single 4-inch potted plant. And they're good for years to come.

[@tiawatson7042]

John, you are a great teacher. I appreciate the time you take in making the videos, leaving nothing to my imagination, especially for a newbie. 4-5 minute videos are not always applicable. These videos are awesome.

[@isabellaisa6750]

Agree

[@gillestetreault7078]

Thanks John, as a novice gardener i really appreciate your videos

[@barbarasmith6414]

Yep, my eyebrows went up when I saw the price, but I'm tired of my plants dying out because I forgot to water them. Thanks for the great information

[@jimsmij]

John, you forgot to mulch. Mulch helps suppress weeds. Helps the soil retain moisture by keeping down evaporation and it feeds the soil as it breaks down.

[@scottallen8499]

Great info for someone beginning to garden for the first time

[@Klink52]

This is definitely on the Gardening Bucket List!! Thanks John!!

[@TrinityLadyElectric]

Thanks so much John for making part 1 & 2 of this raised bed install. I have the space, bought the wood, the soil, compost, ROCK DUST!!! Diatomaceous Earth, vermiculite, perlite and other goodies and I even bought some of your seeds but was so intimidated about installing an irrigation system but now I'm totally confident and can start placing and filling my beds. I really appreciate your videos! You got me going! and you're helping me to realize my childhood dream of having my own organic garden following in my grandmother's footsteps.

[@rezzybeans]

His plant based power level is over 9000!!!!

[@maurice2014]

Haha kakeraut!!

[@petergratrex165]

kakaka karrot cake

[@steverose405]

Great video John. I recommend running a garden hose from your spigot to your first raised bed, and then connect the drip irrigation system. UPDATE: My apologies, after viewing the entire video I now realize that to did this job for a customer on was very tight on budget. Purchasing a hose would have put you over budget.

[@MotNguoiBanThanThien]

Great job! Thank you so much, John. Wishing you and your family all the best!

[@oldsoul6421]

I watch you for a last year or two, you're simply the best!

[@guruavik]

This is awesome. I have been thinking of hiring the expert to install the drip irrigation system at my terrace. Thanks to you, now I am going to do it myself.

[@ThePopish]

Outstanding Information and video, sir. I am 69 years of age and this will help me tremendously. I think I am going to install a "Y" faucet so I will have the use of my hose for other things. Thank you again. I have subscribed, liked and pressed the notification.

[@l.g.a.8930]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned so much. You are funny, knowledgeable, compassionate and so lots of respect for you, John.

[@juliathomas3380]

You are a fantastic teacher. I've always been afraid of irrigation systems, loved how you knew that. Now I feel confident! Thanks!

[@errolmonds3500]

What a sweetheart! Love his mannerism, easy to listen to, extremely informative, I have been gardening most of my life and still learned a lot from John. I have purchased the irrigation supplies and am finally going to install one. So looking forward to the maintenance free watering of my beautiful garden. You hooked me good John. Will enjoy more videos. Danielle

[@lindarobb3868]

I have wanting to put in an irrigation system for my many raised beds but felt so intimidated! Thank you John!

[@RachelEHumphreys]

This is such a great video! Im definitely considering installing a drip irrigation before I plant for next season. You show how simple it is John and I would have never felt confident enough to do it without your instruction!!

[@barbaraalbert2735]

Thanks. I’m a new gardener and I have been wanting to install a drip system.

[@kaoline4172]

A REAL GURU! FIRST TIME I UNDERSTOOD THIS DRIP IRRIGATION STUFF.

[@jojeandumont1688]

I've been wanting that DIG kit for so long, and I never dared to try it. Thank you John for showing us how easy it is! I can't wait to put this in my beds!

[@edwardsadueste4891]

Very well said , am now ready to start my irrigation garden project, thanks

[@Peachy08]

You are not only a great teacher but entertaining as well!

[@d.o.j.4808]

GO JOHN GO FOR THE DREAM WE ALL LOVE YOU TAKE CARE GOD SPEED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mooshmobile]

thank you. this is the only video I've found that shows exactly what i'm looking for. I've lots of flat landscape videos or videos with pvc pipe (which i'm not ready for this season).. this is super helpful. thank you so much! love your personality too!

[@KittenBowl1]

Great information, I'm not intimidated with the irrigation system anymore.

[@pingsuphasawud4898]

Very informative, thanks John. Don't pay attention to those people that made disrespectful comments.

[@richardayala4356]

You are very good! Good humor! You showed me what I need to do for my raised veggie beds! Thank you much! Love Audio books also...

[@happilycontent419]

I always get the best info from John, my favorite gardening nerd! Thank you for all of your videos!

[@aliciaembree]

We watched your video and then DID IT! This irrigation kit was super easy to install. Thanks for your amazing videos filled with information, inspiration and encouragement. We love the food we are already harvesting out of our front yard garden. We can't wait to get our awesome t-shirts. Good luck with the farm.

[@shashakeeleh5468]

This is one of your best vids, John! I've been really confused as to what system and cost, etc., and you answered all the questions.

[@jamesone17]

Very informative for a newbie like me. Thank you very much! You are extremely knowledgeable and I appreciate your videos.

[@JP-ub3iv]

Your step by step installation of the DIG system from the beginning (yes, including the backflow preventer section, etc...) gave me clear understanding of what parts comes in the kit and make my shopping list for the drip irrigation system. (I've always just done container gardening and put it in the range of the sprinkler system). Thanks so much!

[@christinawhitewolfe555]

You made it so easy to learn and I loved your humor. Thx so much hunny!

[@gvas7560]

Thanks for showing this. It was of great help to watch this since I live in San Antonio. I will definitely follow this steps for some of my raise bed. please make more videos like this one.

[@karensabolcik2511]

I am still planning for my az garden and bought the timer and irrigation still already :) I did hydroponics I indoors for years bc I’m the person who forgets to water lol this is gonna be my first time gardening in az

[@kimwerme867]

shaved off hours on my garden project. Thanks

[@punkyroo]

I love these sorts of videos. I don't mind their length either. Even if they are on topics that you have done before, or a topic that I am already familiar with. While I certainly do learn new stuff from you, I also watch for entertainment.

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

I've been growing all winter and I live in Illinois and I love it! I now been swinging my garden outside in containers. I am glad you made a detailed video because most people who make these kind of videos always seem to leave out the very important process of the actual planting. We always end up seeing the end results, rather than the process of germination and then planting. Some seeds I don't whether to sow direct or submerge in water and do the napkin thing (I've had the most success with the napkin) but not all seeds are alike. For example it was easy to do it with okra but I'm a little nervous about the tomato seeds because they are sooooooo tiny. Don't know if it's better to directly sow them into the soil and skip the germination process. I really wish I could see more videos about the actual germ-to-plant process. btw I live in Illinois Zone 6a

[@punkyroo]

I appreciate the video John. I will, for the first time, attempt and irrigation system in my raised bed.

[@sopauljauck4163]

Came across your channel by chance as I was trying to set up my irrigation drip system. I enjoyed your nice-guy-genuine humor - subscribed.

[@SherylWarner]

Thanks for all the great info John! Appreciate the time you take to share all of your wisdom with us! Keep it up! Lovin'' your videos!

[@jayb.2164]

Thanks alot John !!! Great Video full of great information !!! I'm in the process of planting and growing my first container garden using your great advice and tips. Thank you for all that you share with us KZbinrs !!!

[@guloguloguy]

Thank you, John! I want to set up a small system, and use a limited supply of collected rain water (not fluoridated/chlorinated city water), for irrigating/wetting a number of "permeable/breathable potting bags" primarily for propagating woody cuttings, from many species of (locally Native) shrubs. I am not irrigating a large, disperse area.

[@laurarudolph7451]

You have a great personality and the soap under the nails trick was much needed. Thank you

[@MrSidMan]

Don't Lose your Plants or Your Friends. Keep them both watered. Don't rely on friends to water themselves.

[@barryminor616]

Hmmm

[@tonybowsnowy]

Thank you John... This was fun, learned a lot. Much appreciated❗I hope you keep making more videos. I'm a chili plant fanatic 😁 that timer install was the best. That's been on my mind. Now it's a cinch. Your my favorite gardener. Funny, goofy... keep it up. 👍

[@gpabui5256]

Did you have the WHOLE "thing" snip or just the tip? Ha ha. Thanks for the video, John.

[@DanielleLevenson]

Thanks John for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@R1ceMuncher]

Thankyou for all the detail in your video! Exactly what beginners like myself need to overcome the initial fear

[@silencedogood7297]

Your lessons and recommendations are always great !

[@mppp1877]

I like the Nursery idea better where they have a hose with drip tubes that punch in to the main water line then run a mini tube with a spike right down into the dirt to the roots and water it deep in the dirt. Much better idea and saves water. Check with your local nursery and get serious about gardens.

[@homesteadonomics]

'these plastic stakes are POS's ...doesn't stand for point of sale'....lol! Love your humor John! Great vid as always.. very cool auto watering kit too:) Joe

[@joshgoldstein2890]

+homesteadonomics This guy's got all the hose.

[@abigailjennings9792]

homesteadonomics I

[@abigailjennings9792]

homesteadonomics iI

[@kennethrushing1641]

good information

[@kennethrushing1641]

I am drip farmer

[@photokingofcool1947]

Thanks. Learned how to do a drip irrigation on my raised boxes for tomatoes. Keep the videos coming.

[@mfmarshall4478]

This was the best video on irrigation that I have seen, thank you for sharing.

[@26354mr]

I thank God for you. Great video! I needed this instruction.

[@nutgeb]

Thank you for the step by step video! For a beginner like me this is perfect.

[@stephaniecutts5117]

Great demonstration. Now I can do mine...by following your guidance.

[@resourcefulgirl]

Ha! You can orient plants but not people, I can relate! Thanks for the info.

[@serge1060]

Very informative video. Thank you John!!

[@emilykay1100]

Thanks for the video John! I think I might go and pick up one of those irrigation kits. I am in Tx. and it has been a struggle keeping up with the hand watering of my garden over the years.

[@DistractedDaisy]

Love you John- Be well in these uncertain times.. I am starting my garden in N Las Vegas this month- such a beautiful month to start.. all the rain.. I think I am a little late.. nonetheless- I love the gardening.. Thank you for your great attitude..

[@WillieStubbs]

We NEED you John! I like working with the 1/4" tubing and prefer the shut off valves instead of the drippers since I can regulate more precisely how much water I put on my plants. It's cheaper, easier to work with and comes with all kinds of cool fittings, aka plugs, tees, and straight in line joiners. I have had problems with the water drippers in my yard around my trees getting overtaken by moss... chokes it right out!

[@susanlopez7070]

You are such a good teacher, i am going to get my irrigation system this weekend!! thank you

[@yellowphoenix9702]

So much to process. I just planted my second herb garden, the first died horribly lol hopefully this one does better

[@soniamarshall9293]

Thanks ❤will be doing this water line to my beds.

[@dp6803]

Keep it up! This is a great video, very informative. I always wondered about auto drip irrigation. Thanks a lot for showing us how to do it from beginning to the end!

[@thejayrao]

great vid man...so much information...and so detailed....you give a lot ...thank you so very much...im a changed man..spending and enjoying so much time in my garden.

[@nhungcrosbie8750]

Thank you John for the raise bed garden lessons!

[@olgacandelaria7761]

love the part on the irrigation system, I need to do that in my garden

[@karenfrench7004]

Thank you John! Great informations and cute jokes! Also, love your comments of being good stewards of the earth!!

[@SpiffyguyAdventures]

I put drip irrigation in my beds. I have multiple zones that I connected with hard line PVC and then the black poly tube. So far I am still playing with emitters and timing but it is working great. A nice upgrade to the system. I have videos on my channel if you want to check them out.

[@mandirue7573]

Absolutely adore your videos. Full of info and funny as hell!

[@mycapstone]

You can't flush the line from the middle. You have to flush each section that tees off, plus the end. Otherwise some lines will not be cleaned of debris.

[@leifcatt]

Great job John!

[@wendydrummond7395]

Thank you for going into details about how and why to do things, and I never planted my tomatoes properly so that really helped, God bless you and your family love from Wendy Drummond from Adelaide South Australia and congratulations on your videos

[@robinjones7317]

wow!! great!! very informative!! now I will try my hand at this..You did a fantastic job!!

[@sharlottesreflections1662]

just found this! thanks so much for the step-by-step video. one question for a beginner, can treated wood be used for the raised beds?

[@InLawsAttic]

Thank you so much- taking many notes!! Blessings.

[@beatrizmorales1350]

Great video! God bless you and thanks.

[@TinaICXCNIKA]

Aww John! 1:09:28 '...long and boring'. :( That's what the forward feature is for! I'm hoping I'll ALWAYS be learning so, teach me man and focus on all your INTERESTED viewers.

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

I've had a valve for a few years that I need to set up. Thanks for the information

[@maalat]

Thank you. I’m one of those who are afraid to self install an Irrigation.

[@easttexassuburbanhomestead9172]

Those shipping crates makes great raised beds

[@thehandsurgeon]

Fantastic video! Very thorough and educational!

[@ReptileRob]

Love this video. Thank you so much for making it! A few tiny things I learned.

[@jasonbranson448]

Thanks for sharing your experience with your circomsision

[@mycomputer87]

Semmens Wind Power where I live throw 4' x 8' pallet sides away and they make great raised bed plots.

[@chrischao5737]

John, thanks for doing these videos. I am setting up a garden on several hillside acres in the Santa Monica Mountains and your videos are helping me choose the vegetables and fruit trees and plan. I want everything edible and want to grow as much of my own food as possible! I am looking at putting in significant raised bed space and would like to keep costs down but safety is more important. What do you think about using corrugated metal roofing for the sides of the raised beds? Do you think that is safe to geow vegetables in? thanks, Chris

[@joeymasterson4395]

Always great content! Thanks