Raised Bed Gardening, Metal raised garden beds are popular, and no assembly needed is best, because they last for years, and some can easily be moved when needed. How to Make, or I should say get a raised bed for gardening food, easy and ready to plant, now building, all ready to GO! No caving in, sturdy and should last a very long time. Easy to handle, and still movable when needed. Great for Hugelkultur growing with logs, Growing in a Stock Tank, cheaper then Vego Garden Raised bed and Cheaper then Birdie Raised bed.
Easy DIY in Ground Worm Composter from Pitcher
Here are BOTH Videos FULL Instructions on this: https://youtu.be/Z0FoxItvnrM and https://youtu.be/r9UaMKLJ6Ds
Here are the SAME Solar Fountain Kits I buy for our Yard and this is an affiliated/aff. link to the company: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195244498866?hash=item2d757a9fb2%3Ag%3A8OkAAOSw545i36DN&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoB17B4VL18a81jTDfMS4FlnH4RQgpBN122Po9iJCj4YkQ%2FHVPhg21oArJ3BbcnvGig5ZaBhYNxgUWbzJCLZcyrXCtoPU%2Blg62m8%2BV1X7BSLZ2vmHIACN%2BlgAIx46VD%2BPJ5Wzl1BPOj2R%2Bhw20lIEqHOpmPuCPsHfu%2BAigVoNxXNAswDC8Ssunurftyh%2B2eMbYKwsE9IoAN1V9PiUJsznoYc%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6SZ-oKsYQ&LH_BIN=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338267736&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Here is another Aff. Link of the solar Pumps we buy: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175315478341?epid=7030423436&hash=item28d19de745%3Ag%3AG3MAAOSwu2RipVPl&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkKeReCv41AacsYNuasdLQTDGDwHQCf4jodG9A23RC4ikFyCV6U3BCd1q%2FKCaNROJK9j2VYp15mt0UMI6iz7EoCQOWzFNmb%2Blgd4PMgZkYVL6wUkHUCqghbLtX778pC3693Pckll8f1POq2LVXt8YaAtWHWO194qNUO1m4SjzaPGc6IccP%2F34Fz%2BGebmwg3rH6Q%3D%3D&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338267736&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Here is a Company that I buy from for tubing for the SOLAR FOUNTAIN Kits, this is an aff. link to their site, the size I get is (5/16″ ID x 7/16″ OD) which this aff. link will take you right to:
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Here are the feeders we use, this is an affiliated link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/363748958885?epid=1609893651&hash=item54b120a2a5%3Ag%3AUnYAAOSw011iH2P2&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkFrX%2F8nmpa6JIpcoG3quAQB98nYXsQvg2%2F%2BUQUX6fDoyJ4vnvErh7e8rH3%2BH7Re4sW1j9rIWR0bdHt67EUyepmC6rxBScQdQei3zmUHSv6muWeI%2FwHOQzdDtm03AxXZoAAwi1sEOv579cPuyDaMUi7hT1CD1DpIO0Vg2tD1PVVScAjJBo%2FwPnDI91e8T6%2FD5Iw%3D%3D&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338267736&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Best Price, This is TULLE that Great Fabric SO CHEAP and last years outside here, here is an aff. link to check out, many colors, I usually get one of the greens, but any color will work great: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575376117&toolid=10001&campid=5338267736&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FTulle-Fabric-Bolt-54-X40yds-Wedding-Bridal-Party-Favor-Decoration-Tutu-Craft%2F381670793265%3Fvar%3D650737116165
Soldering Iron works for making holes in buckets and totes, this is an aff. link to someone I have purchased a soldering iron from:https://www.ebay.com/itm/281417012369?hash=item4185c2d491:g:UTsAAOSwxH1T8nkS&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338267736&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
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I like your energy and your exited reaction with it 🙂
I can't wait to see how you set yours up. I have two of the 8'x2' bins. I love them. They do not rust. I love the height. I was thinking of getting more. I didn't think about painting them. I look forward to seeing what you will do
How exciting, Robbie! I was checking out some metal raised beds but I didn't like the assembly part AND THE PRICE.
Good deal!
And remember they are designed to hold water which is 8lbs a gallon, so the trough is pretty doggone strong! So 103 gallons water = 824lbs!!
I think the dirt and compost might weigh less than that and exert less pressure outwards.
I’m really looking forward to see what you do with this and how it works out.
Thanks Robbie!
Good Evening I just watched your recent video. I have used these metal containers with great success. I live in Sidney bc and am visiting Cal. until the end of March. I am new to commenting on your site but and would love to share pictures of how I have attached cattle fencing to create a vertical garden growing peas beans and cucumbers. This is very productive and provides a privacy screen for our patio. I watch your videos and have learned so much I follow the square foot method of gardening and it is amazing what one can grow in a small space. If you would like to see how I use these let me know how to share photos. Fellow green thumb here Take care
I've been looking at these, but as an outdoor tub😊
Hi Robbie and Gary. Oh like where your going with this. Can not wait to see the progress. I have wondered about those. Thanks
Do you think that painting it with Pool Liner paint would make it last even longer? That one is 159.00 here in TN at TSC and they don't even offer the larger tanks A friend of mine uses these but the larger long ones and so far in 4 years there is no bowing of the sides. These are much sturdier than the two companies you mentioned. 🙂
@RobbieAndGary : great idea , I'm very interested in how this project develops !!!!
I have one that I'm hopefully going to finish setting up tomorrow. I'm interested to see what you do with yours 🙂 I bought mine to hopefully keep the neighbors Himalayan blackberries out of my planting areas.
So cool Robbie ❣️ I can't wait to see how you'll set it up! Of course I can't use the same in my balconies but I'll get tips cause from every video that you make I'm getting a huge amount of information and tios to make my gardening life easier and enjoyable ❣️
So this is going to be another interested project to watch 💡🌟
I've got some huge pots that I will use them for my tomatoes and zucchinis this season and you will give me ideas how to manage this pots the best way 🤗🌻
So looking forward to see what your going to do, enjoy !!! Lol
I just ordered an eight pack of 18 gallon totes, fuchsia from Walmart. This is year two of my tote garden inspired by Robbie.
So exciting !! Cant wait to see this project 🙂
That's a good looking planter : )
We all are going to get a new perspective on gardening !!!! A new gardening adventure !!!! I'm glad I found this channel !!!!
Heard the zinc galvanizing can cause plant issues so advise lining it with something.
Make sure you put drainage holes in bottom, it will hold alot of water if you do not.
I like the idea of a raised bed. My concern is that the zinc in the galvanizing process could leach into your soil. You make a point with your containers to make sure that they are food safe, but what about the metal? Just a thought. I really enjoy your videos.
It looks like it's welded to seal it. I'm wondering if there's lead in that weld and if it can leach out into the soil. That single hole doesn't seem like it would be enough to drain properly, without drilling more drainage holes. Also, I'm wondering if you can do hugelkultur in these tubs.
Good for you, buying American.
These are designed to handle rough treatment from large animals like cattle and horses. An excellent addition!
The galvanized will last longer than 10 years….I've had mine for 10 years and still no rust….the trick is to fill them to the top…anything exposed to open air will rust, that's why you need to fill it up. You need to remove the plug to enable drainage, otherwise it will get swampy.
I use both the long ones and the one you are featuring as and I have found them all to be very solid. I had them in my greenhouse to grow winter veggies and we are now moving them out to the garden because we are changing the layout of the greenhouse for seedlings. These are excellent and I have not noticed any bowing in the sides. In sure I'll get many years out if these. Also I can fill one and a half with a half yard of good quality soil . That's one small pick up load for about 30.00.
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huh, i was told i couldnt paint them because the galvanized was oil….
You're going to make my husband happy because he promised to build me raised beds….this will solve his time and lack of desire to sweat! :)) Thanks Robbie!
Those would make a good chicken brooder and when your done with that you could use it for plants outdoors. especially for plants that require a different soil type than what you have in your native environment. For example: Berries that need acidic soil. I'm getting one or maybe two.
Thanks!
I was going to buy a birdie's bed, but then realized (thanks to you!) how many totes I could buy! I have 8 totes planted from last year, and 8 more totes getting ready for this spring, and lots of $$$$ left over for seed and soil.
Bobby. Thanks to you I started 5 containers last year and they did great except for my cauliflower. Do we need to do anything special for cauliflower and broccoli?
People use these as a pool