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an open wooden box with a pipe in the middle and water coming out of it

Wicking worm beds are similar to raised vegetable garden beds. They were developed by Colin Austin, a retired engineer living in Queensland, Australia. Wicking worm beds have built-in water tanks located below the soil and built-in worm...

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a sign describing the workings of a garden bed and how to use it for drainage

From challenges, great ideas can come!! One of the Green Square, community’s raised garden beds, has deteriorated – to the point it needs to be replaced. You wouldn’t believe jus…

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When it comes to gardening, the method of watering your plants plays a pivotal role in their health and overall productivity. While the conventional approach involves watering from the top, there's a lesser-known technique that offers numerous benefits: wicking beds. In this article, we'll explore the two primary reasons why wicking beds are gaining popularity over traditional watering methods and provide insights into building your self-watering container garden. Preserving Water and Saving…

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an image of how a wicking bed works in the water cycle with plants growing out of it

A planter box with a wicking bed supplies plants with water from below for better growth rates and water saving. Perfect for balcony and urban gardens.

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an outdoor garden filled with lots of plants

What is a Wicking Bed? A wicking bed is a type of self-watering raised garden bed that is both water-saving and time-efficient. It has a water reservoir at the bottom and growing medium (soil) on the top, which are separated by a layer of fabric. This allows the plant roots to ‘wick’ water up as […]

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a garden bed with the words wicking bed setup on it in front of some plants

Michael - Veggie Garden Specialist on Instagram: "Wicking beds are a great option for growing fruit and veg. They allow the plants to draw up water from a reservoir in the bottom of the beds as they need it. @water_ups offer a whole range of beds from raised planters to individual pots. You can grab some just in time for spring from their website. Use my code michael10 and you’ll score 10% off. How good!! 🙌🏽 *Does not include their Artesian range."

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