Wicking bucket garden

This is the third year I’ve used wicking buckets. I usually use the lick tubs from ranchers but as I will be moving all my garden I thought using the five gallon buckets would be easier. When we get the area I want for our permanent wicking bucket garden ready, I will begin using the lick tubs too.

This morning I planted the last five of the 26 buckets I have planted so far.  Making the buckets is the most time consuming part.  It’s not hard, just takes time.

For some reason the finished bucket photos won’t load just yet.  I’ll come back and load them when it decides to load.  These pictures show how I make the wicking buckets.  I used smaller buckets for some and empty creamer bottles and milk jugs my mom saved.  And some I used number ten cans. If you want to see the expert on wicking buckets, look up Leon Sloan from Oklahoma on YouTube.  That is one smart man.

Until next time.