How to make a DIY Irrigation system!

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2025

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  • @TheGrowUpChannel
    @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +4

    Apologies for the small echo. My editing software (which wasn't cheap).. is playing up. Enjoy the video . Danny 🌱

  • @CharlieGardening
    @CharlieGardening Рік тому +1

    I bet you’re chuffed to bits, watching the water trickling into your bed! Ahh absolutely wonderful!

  • @plotno.9
    @plotno.9 Рік тому +1

    Wow, you are so clever, the irrigation system is fantastic, I cannot believe you did it all on your own. It is going to save you so much time 👏👏👏🎉🎉 Bravo!

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Thank you 😊. It should help a lot! I hope! 😊🌱

  • @Roo-s_Life
    @Roo-s_Life Рік тому +2

    Great system Danny, that's going to ensure your polytunnel plants get the very best, especially through the hotter months 😁 🌱 xx

  • @myrustygarden
    @myrustygarden Рік тому +1

    Fabulous Benny I love having a water system that is just plug and go. Only thing and it shouldn’t be an issue now but you have to drain them all before freezing days come. Look at you in bloody shorts it’s absolutely pouring down rain and high winds this weekend . Have a super week Benny, Jackie ☔️☔️☔️🇨🇦

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Oh really! I didn't think of that! Glad you said! I'll be mindful of that on autumn. Haha got to flash the legs Jackie! 😂

    • @myrustygarden
      @myrustygarden Рік тому +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel yep and not to be a downer but remember that you also have to lift all the hoses whenever you have to top up the beds 🤦‍♀️ nothing easy about being a gardener

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      I'll top the beds up in autumn when I take the hoses up to drain :)

  • @zinnia3190
    @zinnia3190 Рік тому +5

    Great set up! Will make your life so much easier. Now you can spend more time enjoying your gardens without the chore of needing to hand water.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      That's the plan! It will even be handy to press the button & then carry on gardening while they are having a slow soak of water inside. Danny 🌱

  • @cherylprice1790
    @cherylprice1790 Рік тому +2

    Yay that's fantastic Danny.

  • @bookbellandwick
    @bookbellandwick Рік тому +1

    At last ! It’s in the can (badum tish 🥁) I would love to have so much to water that i have to re-watch this video twenty times to be able to apply the knowledge to my own little efforts. She’s a 21st century plot …. little doors pun. Well done 👨‍🌾🥬🌶️🍅🫑🧅

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha! You are hilarious with your witty comments haha Danny 🌱

    • @bookbellandwick
      @bookbellandwick Рік тому

      @@TheGrowUpChannel i spend too much time alone in the garden, plants are a great audience, never judgey 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁 Today i am experimenting with cabbage seedlings. An accidental experiment, i sowed a tray and left in the back on my little greenhouse and now they are a spaghetti like mess. Hoping to rescue and liberate as many as possible. 🤞🤞🤞

  • @marksallotmentplot
    @marksallotmentplot Рік тому +1

    That looks bloomin marvellous Danny.
    Top job 👍

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Thanks Mark! Will add my timer, sump pump and my solar panel to it eventually. Thanks for watching 😊🌱

  • @DigwellGreenfingers
    @DigwellGreenfingers Рік тому +3

    Looks like a great set up Danny! The plants will thank you 🍆🪴

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Steve. I'm sure they will. I'll update the system when I add the solar to the plot..to.be continued...

    • @DigwellGreenfingers
      @DigwellGreenfingers Рік тому +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel Added reassurance then as well. You'll be on a right old Solar Coaster then 🤣🌞☀

  • @nicobass1966
    @nicobass1966 Рік тому +1

    I love the set up and have done this myself but don't want to dampen your work as I found good old fashioned watering can worked better for me - great video and thank you

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Haha cheers Nico! This will be more for when I'm working or I'm just too busy. We shall see... thanks for watching..Danny 😊🌱

    • @nicobass1966
      @nicobass1966 Рік тому +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel Nico - do you know me :)

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Your youtube name is nicobass1966 ... but I know your names nick lol

    • @nicobass1966
      @nicobass1966 Рік тому +1

      @@TheGrowUpChannel - not far wrong - enjoy your grow

  • @joannejensen4369
    @joannejensen4369 Рік тому +1

    Great set up Danny.👍🌸

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Ah thanks Joanne! Hope all is well. It's a busy growing season for sure! Danny 🌱

  • @urbanrootsallotment.
    @urbanrootsallotment. Рік тому +1

    Great set up Danny,, looks grand 👏

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Thansk Michelle. Hopefully it will help me on busy days ahead 😍

  • @shirleymeighan2746
    @shirleymeighan2746 Рік тому +2

    What a clever cookie! Well done, always inspirational 😊

  • @sharon1615
    @sharon1615 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant set up Danny 🥰

  • @bristolveggiebeds5310
    @bristolveggiebeds5310 Рік тому +2

    Nice system

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Thanks Helen. A few more things I want to try like not using the pump etc.. stay tuned. Danny

  • @robinmiller1783
    @robinmiller1783 Рік тому +2

    Whoop, whoop 🎉🎉🎉. Love it.
    I love to water the garden, it makes me focus on plant health an check for problems, but there are times I wish I had an auto set-up.
    I found some rutabaga seeds from 2021 in my stash today. I’m going to sow them tomorrow and see what’ll happen. That will give me 3 varieties on the go. #swedabagachallenge2023.

    • @bookbellandwick
      @bookbellandwick Рік тому

      I like to have a little gaze at the beds when i’m watering too but that’s more about decompressing than checking on plant health. You are a way better gardener than me. I am happy to stand with my hose at home but as my field set up expands this will be ideal. Good luck with your rutabaga’s, i have always wanted to try to grow them. Can you recommend an online place to get some seeds for them ?

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      I agree. I love watering too & will do so.. but this system is more when I don't have the time . Oh great Robin! What variety is it ?

    • @robinmiller1783
      @robinmiller1783 Рік тому +1

      The variety is American Purple Top an heirloom rutabaga. Don’t know how you manage 2 plots, work and uni.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Haha I know. Madness how I fit all that in, plus a life

  • @GemInTheGarden
    @GemInTheGarden Рік тому +1

    Hi Danny, this is sooooo fab! Got me thinking about what I can do on my plot......😊

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Haha thanks Gemma..hes with me now and said thank you lol

  • @GardenofEmma
    @GardenofEmma Рік тому +2

    That’s a great system Danny and so easy to use. Great job

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Emma! It wasn't too complicated and I have a few things to try!

  • @michaelkennedy8766
    @michaelkennedy8766 Рік тому +1

    Good morning Danny, we had a soaker hose under the surface in our front garden for over 20 years and never had a problem, think your better off burying it to be honest, get those roots looking for water 👍

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Oh thanks Michael! I'd always heard bad news with burying it. Danny 🌱

  • @theflyinggardener
    @theflyinggardener Рік тому +2

    Great system set up there Danny.....you made it look so easy!.....I am definitely looking to get some off grid irrigation in my polytunnel this summer, as I am away for long periods at a time with work! It's made me think I need to sort that now....thanks! Will

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Will! A polytunnel/ greenhouse can be a tie in summer, I agree. Danny 🌱

  • @lisaskilton3746
    @lisaskilton3746 Рік тому +1

    good short but sweet video. i guess it is how you get the hose through the poly without causing issues to the polythene. still gonna water by hand as am home every evening to water in the warmer months. yes i hear you all saying water in the morning but I cant get up earlier than 5.20am when I get ready for work and avoid the dreadful traffic later than 7am!

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Watering at night moistens the soil and hello slugs haha but if it fits into your life then so be it. Gardening can't come first all the time 🌱❤️

  • @kevinweaver5684
    @kevinweaver5684 Рік тому +1

    It looks great set up. love all the videos

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Thank you Kevin! Means a lot. Got a good video coming out Wednesday. Danny 🌱

  • @chrisannm5240
    @chrisannm5240 Рік тому +1

    Wowza, I am too gobsmaked to even know what to think, holy cow!!. And here is me with my (15) 2 1/2 gallon watercans distributed all over my garden, in my hoophouse, tomato house, mini vinyl 'greenhouse' and up on my veranda...and my 100' hose. 😏

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Haha I will still water my plot don't worry. This system just helps when I have time rush to work etc :) it's a fancy idea though I agree haha

  • @mandytaylor1008
    @mandytaylor1008 Рік тому +1

    Wow that’s quite a set up. I guess the way of the world today inevitably the old watering can gets retired off for some people. I guess I still a bit old fashioned and think although we have a big plot 3 plots in one now we will always use the good old watering can at least you can see how much you watering and how often. There’s nothing more relaxing on the plot than getting out the old watering can. I can see the ve or system is working very well for you and I hope it does the trick for you and it was free wasn’t it? Take care👍🙋🏻

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Hey Mandy! Oh I use the watering can in the tunnel on my days off. I have a few cans. But with a fullime job, I'm in university too and filming /editing / a social life. I struggle on times. So a quick press of a button to hydrate the tunnel so I can spend an hour with friends for a meal. It's a god send! But you can't beat a "me time" day at the plot with no cameras or time restrictions. Danny 😊🌱

  • @rachelcatchpole
    @rachelcatchpole Рік тому +1

    Great video

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Thank you Rachel..hopefully it'll be helpful to some 😊🌱

  • @ibrstellar1080
    @ibrstellar1080 Рік тому +1

    It looks fantastic Danny and will save hundreds of hours of watering, I was looking into the Solar powered pumps but there so pricey but another hose pipe ban and dry spell like last year will break me this time round😭.
    Great video👍.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      I have a video about a greenhouse irrigation system..think it's called gamechanger..last July.. maybe. They are pricey! BUT I will say... last summer I didn't water once in that greenhouse and I had amazing tomatoes all summer

  • @nooie99
    @nooie99 Рік тому +2

    Some of the cheaper soaker hoses dont lik being bent and snap. Please be aware. Loving the new garden. Maybe more than the grape vine. Bit more space. Youve worked so hard. Surprised to see shorts & sliders !

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Oh the soaker hose wasn't cheap lol but I'll keep an eye on it. I think this plot has...charm . I agree. Thank you. Lovely to hear from you 😊😊🥰

  • @paulmcgraw5953
    @paulmcgraw5953 Рік тому +1

    I found that if you make the soaker hose into a loop with connectors it makes it more even

    • @paulmcgraw5953
      @paulmcgraw5953 Рік тому +1

      Just run it straight from the ibc with a timer and you don't need the bosch pump I just use the bosch pump for the hose pipe

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому

      Cheers Paul. I'll look into that. Danny 🌱

  • @tassiegirl1991
    @tassiegirl1991 Рік тому +2

    Wow that’s going to be so
    Much easier for you. And hey in shorts t shirt and thongs must nearly be summer. Rain rain here kind grey and dismal.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +2

      I bust out laughing at your comment. Thongs mean something completely different here ans I assure you I won't be wearing a thong on the plot 😂 Danny 🌱

  • @ab_plot10b
    @ab_plot10b Рік тому +1

    Hi, this maybe a stupid question but where does the water go when the pump is on, and all the valves are closed off? Thanks.

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Thats okay :) The Water goes nowhere unless a valve is open. 😊

  • @JosExotics
    @JosExotics Рік тому +1

    Hi Danny
    i have one of the Bosch 18v pumps. I got it last year, bloody brilliant. We have only wells around our site, so it has been a godsend. Do you use any 18v battery in it?. it doesnt look like the bosch battery I have that came with it. it would be handy if I could use my drill ones too

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Hey ! Yeahhh if it's a bosch battery you can use them all! Agreed it's a god send !!!

  • @DigwellGreenfingers
    @DigwellGreenfingers Рік тому +1

    Yousahh

  • @growingwithgary
    @growingwithgary Рік тому +1

    hi danny after watching this video i have just bought the Bosch Cordless Submersible Water Pump GardenPump 18V-2000 (1x Battery, 18 Volt System and when i redo my poly tunnel i will be doing the same,so thank you👍

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel  Рік тому +1

      Thats amazing and honestly you won't regret that pump! It's a game changer mate. Even to wash greenhouses , or to water. Time saver indeed . Danny 🌱