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31 Mar ’15 - 6:11 pm
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Here is where I am currently. Built a temporary PVC Green House cost ~$70.00. Built a water trough for 6 5 gallon containers cost ~$10.00 (already had the parts on hand). Obtained ~50 5gal buckets cost Free.
and the compost tumbler is a 55gal food grade barrel cost is ~$40.

I am happy with the results of the water trough It keeps moisture in the buckets that sit on top of it. It does this via a hold drilled into the bottom of the bucket. A net cup is seated into that hole and tightly packed with soil. This allows the water to 'wick' up into the bucket when the soil start to dry out.

This is my 1st true hardcore attempt to have produce from my garden. Ran into a bee already out buzzing around.

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I've seen some great things done with wicking buckets, interested to see your results with them

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