LOW Cost DIY Self Watering Raised Garden Wicking Bed From an IBC

In this video, we turn a simple IBC into a self-watering wicking bed perfect for any gardener wanting to save water, save money and grow big crops of healthy vegetables! 0:00 Introduction 1:45 What is an IBC? 2:20 Where to get an IBC? 2:50 Wicking bed advantages 4:40 Cost of making/buying IBC wicking bed 5:45 Materials needed to make a wicking bed 8:33 Water reservoir 10:56 Fitting the geofabric 11:39 Layering organic materials to make the growing medium 19:40 Mulching the bed 20:17 Securing the Inlet Pipe 21:03 Watering the wicking bed 22:52 Final tips and summary 25:03 Conclusion Link to detailed article: https://selfsufficientme.com/how-to-make-an-ibc-wicking-bed-2-ways/ Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://lets.growepic.co/self-sufficient-me. For a 5% discount, use SSME2020 at checkout. In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase. For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout! Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping). Vegepod: https://vegepod.com.au/ Use code: SSM5 on checkout to get 5% off your purchase. Available in the UK, US, Canada, NZ, AUS, UAE, Germany, and Singapore. Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount. Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout. Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly. Rolling Sifter: https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier $25 AU enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP). My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://bit.ly/3lmqMkr or Teespring https://bit.ly/3neEYO8 Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas) Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). I started Self Sufficient Me in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online, so come along with me and let's get into it! Cheers, Mark :) *Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. I will always declare in a video if the video is sponsored, and since starting my channel in 2011, I have yet to do a sponsored video. #vegetables #gardening #selfwatering