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

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