Hey, if it works for him then that's great! There's no shame in building your own and saving $. It's awesome that he was able to come up with his own model! Way to go Canadian! - from California.
It looks like you didn't leave any space for aeration of the roots. Can you confirm this? I want to follow this design more or less, but I want to add aeration which would mean a space above the water and below the soil for the roots to get fresh air. Thanks.
@ekoroknay once you fill the cups with soil, pour the rest of the dirt in to fill to top. the dirt in the cups connect with all the other dirt in the tub. pour the water in, and when the level rises ,the dirt in the cups soak the water, acting like a wick to disperse the water throughout the container
Great video, thanks! Love the idea of container gardening, but all the mismatched containers are not pretty out on a deck or patio area. Any ideas on where I can find ideas on making some cheap, but somewhat attractive, camoflauge veneers for these Rubbermaid containers, 5 gallon buckets and milk jugs? Anybody?
Why not use small pieces of 4x4's to support the raised soil bed?- and maybe thin plywood with holes drilled in as the bed? I realize not everyone works with wood for a living, but would this be better for people like me that do?
Ridiculous waste of time and money. Earthbox is 29.95, no drilling, no cups, and most importantly, you don't look like a redneck that has a garbage bag tied to a plastic container. LOL.................useless
I read that plastics with SPI Codes (Recycling Symbol with Number in the Middle) 1, 2, 4, and 5 were safe for gardening. PVC and ABS have SPI codes of 3 and 7 respectively. You stated you used ABS in your video...is it safe?
@21550spurs Yes, I am updating this video shortly. I missed a few things like automatic water level, filling the soil to the top and using a normal garbage bag on top and then using the top of the tote to hold it down.
@jasonearle Plastic plumbing has been used for potable and non-potable water applications since the 1950s. Initially, there were many concerns about these products potentially leaching harmful chemicals into the water. Independent standards were quickly developed which established strict guidelines for these products. oday, plastic plumbing products designed for potable water applications are with "NSF-PW" or "NSF-61" the product complies with the health effects requirements
@conceptsottawa Great video. I think the poster you we're replying to was referring to the plastic container, the Rubbermaid. I am pretty sure the plastic is not food safe plastic and will leech toxins into the soil at a given time. Not sure if you can buy food grade containers like that, or even if those are, which I doubt? Our Northern Ontario growing season is rather short up here originally coming from Southern Ontario. It's a good idea.
@futureunknown The Rubbermaid container he uses is actually classified as a #4 plastic...so it is safe. Just remember plastics 1, 2, 4, and 5 are safe for gardening. I believe the actual "Earthbox" is a #4 plastic too.
@conceptsottawa Annnnnd, right around the 1950's is when our food supply became corrupted. Hmmm. No offense, great ideas... but I 2nd the hesitation on using plastics for growing food in. BPA, a xenoestrogen is present in most plastics nowadays and the FDA says it's perfectly safe. In reality, it reduces male testosterone at terrifying rates, among many other health concerns.
@conceptsottawa On top of that concern, you're using Dow chemical fertilizer for your soil base? Ehh, no thanks. There are many organic soil choices out there, and all are easily available at the Big Box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Why contaminate the very root of your planting, literally and figuratively, by using bio-tech terrorists' soil and chemicals?
A number of municipalities that have recycling programs using plastic boxes about the same size as your Rubbermaid storage box are switching to larger bins that can be mechanically lifted into the collection truck. The old collection boxes make perfect earthboxes!
"...I will be updating the video as soon as it stops raining. I found an easier way to to make them.."
Looking forward to the update. Should the overfill hole be just below the root floor? Or does it matter if it's a little higher/lower? Lower might ensure an air supply to the roots. Higher might push the water supply into the roots.
See a number of videos that forgo the root air holes and just fashion the watering part of the scheme. One by placing plastic jugs into the bottom.
Good instructions, very complete. A few things, though. Shouldn't the soil be all the way to the top, and then covered? Also, shouldn't the soil be limed?
@jwwm2 You can put the soil to the top if you wish. I found that 1 bag split in 2 did a good job for 2 bins. Also, I have these in a greenhouse so I dont need them covered. I will be updating the video as soon as it stops raining. I found an easier way to to make them..
Hey, if it works for him then that's great! There's no shame in building your own and saving $. It's awesome that he was able to come up with his own model! Way to go Canadian! - from California.
ttamm1 1 month ago
Sorry I have not checked this in a while. You Can always email me david@computerconcepts.ca direct
conceptsottawa 2 weeks ago
It looks like you didn't leave any space for aeration of the roots. Can you confirm this? I want to follow this design more or less, but I want to add aeration which would mean a space above the water and below the soil for the roots to get fresh air. Thanks.
legunncat 1 month ago
Great watch! =) I always wanted one of those.
HappyKitty711 1 month ago
what are the cups for?
ekoroknay 2 months ago
@ekoroknay once you fill the cups with soil, pour the rest of the dirt in to fill to top. the dirt in the cups connect with all the other dirt in the tub. pour the water in, and when the level rises ,the dirt in the cups soak the water, acting like a wick to disperse the water throughout the container
aronosky69 3 days ago
Excellent video can't wait to make one this spring!
jkd0114 3 months ago
Long live good o'l Canadian ingenuity!!! NO ONE grows marijuana like us :)
j3tst0rm 4 months ago
Earthbox is 29.95 from Earthbox. Take a guess what their website is.
Earthboxguru 5 months ago
@Earthboxguru Screw You This Guy Is Awesome
crutchcorn123 5 months ago
@crutchcorn123 Screw you both and learn how to water a freaking plant without a silly contraption like this.
keptyeti 3 months ago
@Earthboxguru plus shipping of $8. and it doesn't come with soil.
paulkon2010 3 months ago
Thanks for the video!
67kpg 5 months ago
Great video, thanks! Love the idea of container gardening, but all the mismatched containers are not pretty out on a deck or patio area. Any ideas on where I can find ideas on making some cheap, but somewhat attractive, camoflauge veneers for these Rubbermaid containers, 5 gallon buckets and milk jugs? Anybody?
LunaMartinMI 6 months ago
those holes are so big at the bottom, how come the soil doesnt start to seep into your water reservoir after time?
FutureLaugh 7 months ago
Why not use small pieces of 4x4's to support the raised soil bed?- and maybe thin plywood with holes drilled in as the bed? I realize not everyone works with wood for a living, but would this be better for people like me that do?
DJControllerC 8 months ago
thanks for that...:)
cackymcracky 8 months ago
Why not just buy the earthbox?
koricanprez 10 months ago
@koricanprez They cost $40-$80 in my area.
manoarain808 10 months ago
Not even close to an Earthbox.
Earthboxguru 10 months ago
Ridiculous waste of time and money. Earthbox is 29.95, no drilling, no cups, and most importantly, you don't look like a redneck that has a garbage bag tied to a plastic container. LOL.................useless
Earthboxguru 10 months ago
@Earthboxguru Hey Jackass, where are you buying Earthboxes for $30?
conductorcammon 9 months ago
I read that plastics with SPI Codes (Recycling Symbol with Number in the Middle) 1, 2, 4, and 5 were safe for gardening. PVC and ABS have SPI codes of 3 and 7 respectively. You stated you used ABS in your video...is it safe?
manoarain808 10 months ago
In addition...the red plastic cups are Recycle #6.
manoarain808 10 months ago
Nice video. What about the plastic bag covering the box? would be nice if you updated the vid or did I miss it?
21550spurs 10 months ago
@21550spurs I am updating the video shortly. I forgot about the bag on top and the float for the water level
conceptsottawa 10 months ago
@21550spurs Yes, I am updating this video shortly. I missed a few things like automatic water level, filling the soil to the top and using a normal garbage bag on top and then using the top of the tote to hold it down.
conceptsottawa 10 months ago
Don't you worry about growing your veggies in plastic?
jasonearle 1 year ago
@jasonearle Plastic plumbing has been used for potable and non-potable water applications since the 1950s. Initially, there were many concerns about these products potentially leaching harmful chemicals into the water. Independent standards were quickly developed which established strict guidelines for these products. oday, plastic plumbing products designed for potable water applications are with "NSF-PW" or "NSF-61" the product complies with the health effects requirements
conceptsottawa 10 months ago
@conceptsottawa Great video. I think the poster you we're replying to was referring to the plastic container, the Rubbermaid. I am pretty sure the plastic is not food safe plastic and will leech toxins into the soil at a given time. Not sure if you can buy food grade containers like that, or even if those are, which I doubt? Our Northern Ontario growing season is rather short up here originally coming from Southern Ontario. It's a good idea.
futureunknown 10 months ago
@futureunknown The Rubbermaid container he uses is actually classified as a #4 plastic...so it is safe. Just remember plastics 1, 2, 4, and 5 are safe for gardening. I believe the actual "Earthbox" is a #4 plastic too.
manoarain808 10 months ago
@conceptsottawa Annnnnd, right around the 1950's is when our food supply became corrupted. Hmmm. No offense, great ideas... but I 2nd the hesitation on using plastics for growing food in. BPA, a xenoestrogen is present in most plastics nowadays and the FDA says it's perfectly safe. In reality, it reduces male testosterone at terrifying rates, among many other health concerns.
TruthisTreasonNet 2 days ago
@conceptsottawa On top of that concern, you're using Dow chemical fertilizer for your soil base? Ehh, no thanks. There are many organic soil choices out there, and all are easily available at the Big Box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Why contaminate the very root of your planting, literally and figuratively, by using bio-tech terrorists' soil and chemicals?
TruthisTreasonNet 2 days ago
A number of municipalities that have recycling programs using plastic boxes about the same size as your Rubbermaid storage box are switching to larger bins that can be mechanically lifted into the collection truck. The old collection boxes make perfect earthboxes!
twbeaver1 1 year ago
Also it is so important to grow your own food these days. I love growing food and flowers
BlackNMedBlaze 1 year ago
Dude, this is really cool!!!!!!!!! I will start making my own earthbox. You are the man and you seem cool.
BlackNMedBlaze 1 year ago
Great vid. Suggestion ... use PE Pipe, not PVC. PVC is toxic and is being phased out by governments around the world.
dandar 1 year ago
"...I will be updating the video as soon as it stops raining. I found an easier way to to make them.."
Looking forward to the update. Should the overfill hole be just below the root floor? Or does it matter if it's a little higher/lower? Lower might ensure an air supply to the roots. Higher might push the water supply into the roots.
See a number of videos that forgo the root air holes and just fashion the watering part of the scheme. One by placing plastic jugs into the bottom.
Zeitgeiste 1 year ago
Good instructions, very complete. A few things, though. Shouldn't the soil be all the way to the top, and then covered? Also, shouldn't the soil be limed?
jwwm2 1 year ago
@jwwm2 You can put the soil to the top if you wish. I found that 1 bag split in 2 did a good job for 2 bins. Also, I have these in a greenhouse so I dont need them covered. I will be updating the video as soon as it stops raining. I found an easier way to to make them..
conceptsottawa 1 year ago