How to Make Hummingbird Endless Water Fountain 'Slow Flow' Bubbler 1st EVER Bird Bath Solar Powered

[@heidipustelniak652]

I made a hummingbird fountain, but, instead of hummingbirds… I have bees! I don’t mind so much. Bees here in the desert need water for sure. A couple weeks ago I bought 2 turkey basters, installed them on the big hummingbird playground I made with a cookie sheet. But the bees have taken it over! My hummingbirds love my 5 foot tall copper fountain that is shaped like a yucca plant. Water comes out the top and trickles down the “blossoms” and drips off the spikey leaves into a big copper basin. I have built numerous solar and electrical water features in my yard.. but the copper fountain is the one the birds love! Today I built the “hanging” fountain. It is hanging on a shepherds hook with a regular bird feeder and a hummingbird feeder. Now I want to make a kcup bubbler!

[@nytesoul4517]

Thank you for caring about the bees! Not too many people stop and realize just how much their numbers are dwindling. 😞

[@synergy2222]

I wish we could share pics! I'm doing electroculture in my vegetable garden so I have a lot of copper and brass wire to be creative with bird baths. My problem isn't the bees coming around, I welcome them, it's the wasps that are loving my fountains. I don't want them and I'm highly allergic! I haven't found any positive qualities they have for my garden.

[@Sisteryoda1440]

@@synergy2222 I have some strange winged bug that I can’t identify and I keep hoping it isn’t something that stings because it’s bringing its friends! 😱

[@sueg2658]

I would love to see your fountains. They sound amazing.

[@sueg2658]

@@synergy2222 Re wasps, “The Valuable Role Of Wasps In The Environment: 3 Ways Wasps Are Beneficial Here are 3 ways in which wasps are beneficial both to people and the ecosystem as a whole: Pollination Natural pest control Symbiotic relationship with other creatures.” I hope that is helpful. Wasps get a bad rap, but they are good. However, I do understand if you are allergic, you must protect yourself. “Wear light-colored, smooth-finished clothing. Avoid perfumed soaps, shampoos, and deodorants. Don't wear cologne or perfume.” I hope that helps.

[@coppermoon2469]

Hi ! I used a small funnel, it fit perfectly in the straw, didn’t need any glue! Worked like a charm! Thanks for the idea !

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh yes, I do that here too, and many more ideas and tips coming, thanks

[@5GreenAcres]

A funnel! That is a great idea!!!! Plus the funnel is larger.

[@signsofautumn1]

You made my day. I started a wildlife garden/gardens a few years ago and learning as I go. I found out if you leave your yard untouched all year every year in about a 20’ radius. Our endangered lightening bugs will start using your untouched area to make their home. They need untouched land a year, because it takes that long for their life cycle to go around and most people don’t understand this and lightening bugs are disappearing rapidly. The cicadas use the area as well. They too have an all year life cycle and can’t be disturbed or they’ll die out. So I started thinking “ I need more water for the birds and bees. My bird bath doesn’t cut it. It needs to be filled and cleaned daily. I love all your ideas! I can’t wait to do this. My bird will be so happy, especially the cardinals. They’re obsessed with flowing water.

[@mangot589]

I hear you. I don’t even mow my back yard, maybe once a year. It naturally dies back in the winter, I’ve found. I throw out wildflower seeds (well, I try, but the birds eat 99.9% of them🙄. I put out especially water, seeds, I do mow the front, but I’m happy to see that more people are allowing them to get a bit shaggy during spring. They put up the no mow March signs or whatever. I have a lot of trees in my yard for an urban area, and I let them be, as much as I can, anyway, and let the dropped leaves just stay there until well into spring so the bugs can have a safe place to winter over and be food for the birds , a bit of a dichotomy lol. I do have to clean them up eventually, there is a lot in a small area, and it’s a fire hazard. But every little thing helps, eh? I do my clean up once a year, when the leaves are very dry. And not bare ground, I try to leave just a little. I figure that’s the safest time. The chicks/bugs/whoever are done. Blessings to the people out there who care about this kind of thing, we take their survival, and should help out in any way we can.

[@rachelkerr37]

Oh my goodness, I've never known that about the lightning bugs! Thanks for the tip!

[@irairod5160]

Dear Ms. Robbie 🙂 I imagine you going through life, doing the most mundane of things, and then something hits your eye, and BAM! New fountain design. It's such a joyful way to live! Thank you for all the smiles you bring to our faces.

[@ShayneElizabethJohnson]

Thanks so, sooooo much for the fabulous videos! Made two this morning…one for myself, one for my mom. Not sure I can post pics but will try. Paid about $10 for each solar pump, then two decorative buckets from Dollar Tree, and a four-pack of plates. Picked up a 20-pack of jumbo straws for about $2. Would opt for another kind in the future. Mine were “eco-friendly” and although they did work, they’re rather brittle. I grabbed empty, cleaned out goat cheese containers to rest atop the plates. So at most, $15 per fountain. Again, THANK YOU!!! 😍

[@hastycontemplation]

They are so sweet, why are birds so sweet? 😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

❤️

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Sweet as Sugar ❤️💕🌸

[@joncloutier9597]

They are a gift from God

[@paulaelliott47]

Birds are one of the joys of life that remain constant. They do things just like they did 100 years ago.

[@sheliadean9548]

I will have to try this. Thank you for sharing this information with us.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Always and anytime, Thanks!

[@karenreeves3958]

Your birdbath ideas are so much fun. I wondered what else I could use those k-cups for and now I know. Thanks for sharing

[@susandarnell7587]

Thank you, Robbie, for sharing this hack!! I have 2 fountains, but the water shoots too high, so I'm going to put KCups on them!! You are ingenious!! You put a smile on my face when I watch your videos!! ❤❤❤

[@par4451]

That's too cute, I couldn't stop watching that bird, Robbie you're so creative.

[@61mab]

I had a plant basin on an outdoor bird cage with water and a rock in the middle. The crows brought bread and it rotted in the water (to high to see what was going on) This is the perfect project for a fresh water (I have an R.O. setup so a regular supply of very good water) for the hummingbirds I feed during winter as they seem not to be interested with so many flowers here in west Los Angeles 5 miles from the ocean, but a bird bath has to bring them in. No wiring, no water line, works for me. Already ordered the pump. Thanks, I'll adapt for my own version but will be the same basic system. I have a small wired pump in a small fish tank that can be adjusted but saw no text about that for more or less flow.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Some of the aquarium pumps have an adjustment on it already so you’d have to check yours. I love that you’re going to take the idea and make it work best for you. 😊 Thank you

[@birdbathbubbler]

I love this Idea. Thank you! I also like your idea of the lid covering the water basin - I imagine it keeps the water cleaner to prevent the filter from clogging from leaves and stuff.

[@margaretsutherland728]

I am tickled!! I have so many hummers and they are going to be so excited to use it! Thank you so much

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh, they’re gonna love this, thanks and have fun

[@pamelahawn9300]

I am wondering do you have a way to keep birds safe from feral cats? We have many cats in the neighborhood and I don't want to create a lunch counter.

[@tikitiki7610]

you are such a talented and sweet person. i listen and watch and my physic is elevated. thank you

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Wow, thank you!

[@PlantNative]

Always so full of creative, fun ideas! I like that it is small and hummy-sized.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Perfect size to mount on a solar fountain, Thanks!

[@rocknmamma2666]

Best one yet Robbie that anyone can make. So much easier to make than with the round pump. Thanks for continuing to improve your innovations.

[@lisabaybee]

I have to wait till I get my social security to get the fountain part I just can't afford it right now. I absolutely love everything that you do. Thank you so very much for sharing. Much love and happiness to you and your family. 🤗🌹❣️🌷❤️

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you so much ❤ have fun when you are ready

[@alisonjetmar7437]

I love your channel and ideas. I just wish my side of my condo got enough sun to support my solar fountain! I have my hummer feeder out and enjoy watching these fascinating birds. Thank you

[@NikkijsNWA]

Hummingbirds ignore my fountains, house finches love them!

[@greenthing7683]

Sprinklers at dusk will bring in fire flys

[@OldCountryCooks]

Loved it my friend! Thanks for the share! Have a great weekend! Chef John & Rebecca

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you! You too! ❤

[@sarac9299]

Love your videos. You inspired me to make one out of found junk… it’s lovely and the birds love it! Thank you!

[@judywyatt4790]

I made an error and ordered two pumps vs two fountain kits. No problem since your video showed how to make my own version . I will send photo if possible. Great channel.

[@5GreenAcres]

Robbie, thank you for this video. The birds are so adorable in the fountain/bubbler. I know I have to make one because when I am out watering my garden the humming birds come to fly into the mist and drink the water off of the leaves of my plants. That tells me they are thirsty. I also did not know the importance of changing out the humming bird feeders and cleaning them out very often. Thank you!!!!! I hope I didn't injure any birds. I am making new nectar (it is cooling) as I write this. God Bless

[@barbaracantrell6387]

Thank you for taking care of the birds& bees. Your ideas are amazing. Bless you

[@debwagner3161]

Robbie I 🥰 your idea of using the k-cups as bubblers, instead of using the k-cups, I'm going to use empty applesauce cups and use electric pumps instead of solar power because I have more shady areas.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Perfect! Yes that will will great! Thanks

[@ethelmcclintock]

You are so inspiring to all of us. I'm building some of your creations with my elderly mom as she really enjoys these hummingbirds.

[@mangot589]

I have a couple of those solar powered thingies too. They didn’t work, just dumped outside the bath. But I kept them them. Knew there must be a way to use them. Thank you! Always want to try to keep my poor sweeties have access to water/bath.

[@debbiegultch2414]

Thank you for your wonderful videos showing diff ways and supplies to make bubblers for birds. I just made my first one! A vase from Goodwill, bowl and kids cup for top (upside down for a perch)

[@dragonflysparkles]

I just ordered some more pumps. So cool!

[@fledanow]

You are a genius! A joyful genius! Thank you for sharing your inventions.

[@belindah9790]

Thank you so much Robbie I can’t wait to go out and buy the materials today to build a couple of these for my hummingbirds ❤

[@sandragoldfadim870]

Thank you you have the best ideas I will use a k cup tomorrow on my fountain

[@IreneLuevano-og6tb]

Thank you for this ….. people just comment on how wonderful this worked … no negative comments this is a beautiful way of seeing nature thrive ….. thank you!!

[@thequattro9]

I live in Minnesota and just got my first hummingbirds attracted to our yard with Feeders, Fountains, and Flowers. (I call it the "3 Fs"). Anyways, I just wanted to say how much I love your hummingbird videos. 🙂 Thanks. -Doug

[@joannlucas9707]

Thanks Robbie I love the K cup.❤

[@GuillerminaRosales-w4l]

Thank you so much for your videos they helped us bring the humming birds to our yard in less than three days!!! Your uve made us so happy!!!! Love Mina and George Rosales

[@Mona-fd5kf]

Robbie your mind is amazing..Thanks for sharing your craft ideas..

[@annettepoindexter5844]

This is WONDERFUL!! Thank you for teaching how to make a bubbler!

[@alicianneboyle2443]

1 word ❤ Beautiful ❤️ I like when you share your great ideas with us. Thank you Robbie

[@rocknmamma2666]

Your ideas are so creative and your enthusiasm just sparkles. All the bubbler fountains are great as well as the feeders. So, so many hummers at one time is more than amazing. The dozen or so I normally have are always fighting and defending their chosen feeders. I have virtually no ground plants anymore for nectar and have never seen birds bathing in the pans of water I set out at different heights. I just hit thrift and dollar store today so I can follow your guidance in creating bubbles as you have. It's obvious the oxygen rich water created by the bubblers will provide what these creatures need so desperately. Last year I was daily making over a gallon of sugar food. I also had to divert the bees to specialize bee feeders on Macon jars. Then set them on bricks in containers of water to keep the ants at bay. I don't know how you keep up with the sugar water needs with so many feeders around. Perhaps a video of how you fill them all. I'm also wondering what region of SoCal you're in. I'm in San Diego county and I'm envious of your verdant yard. Your environment reminds me of Alpine or Julian. While prolonged heat these past summer has desolated mine with water cost so high and limited. Thank you again for sharing your innovations. 👏👍🙏❣️

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You are doing great with all your hummingbirds. I just keep an eye out on my feeders all day, once low or out I clean and change them out. You could put some flowers out and flower pots. Hummingbirds generally don’t use a pan, that would be for the Orioles. We are more north of you. Take care ❤

[@donnafernandez8735]

Love watching your videos. I only have one hummingbird, and when others come through the hummingbird feeder that one chase is in the way? Why?

[@dolorespresnell5382]

I have absolutely no luck with the pumps you recommend. So I'll just enjoy your fountains.

[@janicepell2947]

I can't wait to try this thank you so much, I love watching the birds, and I feed the Orioles grape jelly, it seems they like that better than the oranges

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You may want to check out my video for awareness, thanks Hummingbirds Perish from Feeding Orioles DANGEROUS, Safe Ways Protective Cover & Hummingbird Feeder kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4DUaYuho5egq68

[@Sisteryoda1440]

I am so excited to assemble this!! I have everything but the skewers and k-cup. The visiting hummingbirds are up to 3 and there are around 8 brown creepers taking up residence in my potted plants (which are in the shade) in the heat of the day. 118 in Phoenix 🥵 Thanks for all your information - it’s such a treat to have cool fountains ⛲️ and snacks waiting for my daily visitors 🐦!!

[@thesentimentalsoul3683]

Great tips. TYVM for sharing.

[@margaretmathis4775]

Perfect timing! I was just about to do an internet search for ways to use K-cups❣️

[@Tawny593]

Love the way you make great fountains so inexpensively.

[@SaloniSimranSood]

I love your videos….i have made a few after watching the lovely ideas you share in your videos ❤

[@patkrueger7353]

Thank you again. You are an amazing diy person. Thanks for your idea.

[@Mattybot3000]

Omg I NEED to find a dollar store toy boat and have a pirate ship with the bubbler as the crow's nest!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

That would be fun!

[@StephanieHogue-z9v]

Thank you for this. I felt your excitement and happiness as you made your bird baths. I will be doing this and several in my garden.

[@juliel.bateson4971]

such a fun creative idea

[@patdonald4263]

I made two today! I’m so happy you showed me how! We’re in the midst of temps over 100 and drought! My hummers need these! More pumps coming in the mail! You got me at “hummer”! Thanks again.

[@jenniferb1167]

Girl thanks for all your tips… All four of my water fountains are working & birds are coming in and checking them out 🥰

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

How wonderful ❤ they do need water with all this heat😊 thank you so much

[@jenniferb1167]

They sure do, I was so happy that the birds were finding the water fountains the same day I put the together 😊

[@ritasmith9553]

Morning, Robbie! I am delighted to see yet another (older, but I knew they would be) segment on composting in place in my YT opening page of tile choices! I know you can't always respond personally to every comment, but this is even better! Then everyone gets the chance if they want to know about composting in place! (Or some other subject of interest) Don't know if the algorithm did this or if you did it, but THANK YOU! My current 'composting in place' consists of throwing kitchen scraps, etc. in the same place in the backyard -- where it results in growing a bumper crop of miscellaneous!!! LOL! Can't wait to watch this new suggestion.

[@sheilam4964]

Thx for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Deauxneal]

You are brilliant! I know I say that every video but you are. What an awesome video of the Oreo bathing. We laughed so hard. Your videos are better than NatGeo ❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I should put the whole video up on that bird, maybe I will during the week, Thanks!

[@m.wheeler2976]

I found a 3.5 watt solar pump works better in my yard. I still get one with a long cord but because I'm using trash cans to make mine so the water doesn't dry out so fast, this wattage gives my birdbath the perfect amount of water to get to the top of my tubing without spraying all over the place. I'm in Arkansas and dealing with 100+ degree days right now so I have to add water every couple of days now instead of daily.

[@PanamaMLE]

I am very happy to see-and amazed-at all these hummingbird fountains you have made! I will try making one.

[@graceinthegarden9151]

You always have such amazing ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@RebeccaWright-lo6vw]

Love the ideal.

[@corinneone]

Thank you for sharing this cool bubbler!

[@glomontero6011]

Thank you I luv these ideas. I’m going to do this for all my wiled brides .

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Have fun! That will be great 😊

[@sharon3017]

When you put the straw in the cut, with the glue sprinkle a tiny bit of baking soda on the glue, it will harden like cement in flash.

[@sherrysaunders3758]

I love your videos thank you can’t wait to make some we still have hummers today 8/19/2023😎😎🙏

[@juanita920]

Thank you so much, love this idea!

[@monagriggs6352]

Thank you Robbie for this wonderful video 🥰

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Hi Mona, You are so welcome, thank yo

[@ShayBayBay585]

I just love your videos! Thank you 🫶🏽

[@Robert-s2q4i]

Good evening Robbie and Gary 😊😊❤

[@LetFearBounce]

What an awesome idea! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

[@jimcoulter5877]

What store do you find those big straws at?

[@RemRemPinkieToe]

I love your channel. Such great content. Thank you for all that you do! God bless and take care.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh My 😊 Thank You So Very Much! I love share fun things here, so you can get ideas to make and do fun things. Thank You for this Super Thanks, so greatly appreciated ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Stay cool, we are going to be about 100 degrees all week, Take Care 💕

[@RemRemPinkieToe]

@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy Thank you and I hope you stay hydrated and cool as well. ❤️❤️❤️

[@christychester1713]

Thanks for all the ideas! 👍🏻👍🏻♥️

[@ACM9999-n2p]

Good idea! Thanks John 💕

[@debthereb12]

Great ideas! Love it, I’m going to make one or two 😅

[@synergy2222]

Robbie! What about making 2 bird baths, maybe in 2 different structures with one solar fountain? With your creativity you could use the small 1/4" irrigation tubing, and your handy dandy soldering iron to attach it to two different structures somehow - I'm sure of it. I've got plenty of it now since your videos on the tubing in the garden. If I have time, I'll try my creativity on that. But you'll be ahead of the game, I know it!

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

I love this one too!

[@robertbihn3005]

just ordered my first kit, will be great in west Texas desert !!

[@freewaybaby]

I have stocked up so much stuff to make so many of your fountains that is almost confusing, where to start! LOL Turvey basters..check. Straws…check. Flower pots…check. And tubing, soldering, iron, etc. Now, this shoe box one is confusing me most because of the inverting of the lid. It looks like (to me) that it DOES have the manufactured indented pool right there on top, so why can’t the holes just be inside that margin, avoiding the edge all around the outside? I want to do this one because it obviously will hold more water than some other things AND it will be more stable in our sometimes high winds. Please advise as you’re the pro at these marvelous feeders! 😊

[@mnguyetnguyen-xf2vq]

So beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you! 😊

[@sueg2658]

Wow! I love this idea Robbie. Kcups so smart! How do you come up with all these brilliant ideas? I think eating all the organic veg must help 🤗👍🏻♥️ The video of the oriel, it’s like she is using it as a very nice bidet, cracked me up. Birds are sooooo smart!

[@jujubee7351]

She really is brilliant , so smart .

[@Nadi1177]

Thank you ❤🙏😍

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You're welcome 😊

[@catherinemurphy873]

Thanks for the great ideas

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@eileennelson8503]

Absolutely enjoy your videos. Love the hummingbirds. Watching from Cherry Tree, PA.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Awesome! Thank you! ❤️

[@maryflanagan3193]

New follower here, I absolutely love your site!!

[@grampsinsl5232]

My experience with hot glue on non-porous surfaces is that it can quite easily lift off if it's in a wet environment. Rubber cement or contact cement doesn't seem to, so that might be worth trying sometime.

[@mnguyetnguyen-xf2vq]

That’s so fun I will try thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Hope you enjoy 😊 thanks

[@Valerie11859]

Love it. ❤

[@LosingDrea]

Thanks again for another great fountain video Robbie. Much love

[@found500]

I'm in Nashville Tennessee and I watch your channel every time you uploaded video I just wish there was a different way of mounting my solar panel

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I’ll try to get a video up soon on different ways to mount these panels, but here’s an older video I did a few years ago might give you an idea. DIY Solar Water Pump Solar Bird Fountain HOLDER STAND Hummingbird Birdbath HOLDER Garden Patio Deck kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4vXlWuKpr6jZtU

[@journeytravelers5420]

Wonderful crafty video , thank you an bless you

[@jenniferb1167]

Working on my water fountains today 😁

[@bythepiece]

Robbie, tellus how you freeze the abundance of cherry tomatoes. You are the sweetest. ♥

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I have talked about it a lot, and shown it inside other videos, I will try to get a separate video together soon. Thanks so much ❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you 😊

[@5GreenAcres]

Just make a small slit in each one and pop them in a freezer bag. I do that with regular tomatoes too. When I have 20 lbs I make sauce or juice.

[@Bsssssssssssss]

Beautiful

[@pennyroach4750]

I made a hummingbird fountain from my birdbath, a solar fountain, little flower pot and an old base of a hummingbird feeder so they have a place to stand turned out great thanks for all your inspiration. Do you have a Facebook page I would love to post a picture.

[@bettymahoney8371]

Thank you 😊

[@gingiyee9767]

I love this! I want to make this for my hummers❣️

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Have fun ❤ thanks

[@theNuclearNixons]

Can this idea work on the 2-liter bottle idea, using a K-Cup instead of a turkey baster? I'm kinda torn between the turkey baster idea and the K-Cup idea. I have a bunch of little mouthwash gargle cups to substitute for K-Cups. But I do have 2 or 3 solar fountains, I think I'll try both designs! 😁

[@CS-bu9kd]

Excellent video ❤

[@kolorowyblog]

Schon wieder geniale Idee!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you ❤️

[@sonnyburnett8725]

You should make the bowl bigger, 3 to 6 inches. They don’t have enough room to bath. They’re love it.