Diy Rain Gutters Grow System

Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.

Diy rain gutters grow system.

See more ideas about grow system rain gutters gutter. Set a rain barrel on top of the concrete pavers. Dec 17 2019 this board is all about rain gutter grow systems developed originally by larry hall. The system is conceptual and experimental and has not been tested in actual use.

This system is relatively inexpensive and easy to build. Gutters can often be found at used materials stores or on craigslist. Dress up your boring wooden fence or walls using aluminum gutters following this idea. Many of these materials can be found used at a reduced cost or even for free.

Perfect for small spaces you can also use them to create privacy or for decoration. The grow medium used in this example system is a 3 to 1 ratio of coconut fiber and biochar though just about any lightweight medium suitable for aquaponic growing will work. You can grow shallow rooted annuals greens herbs and plants nasturtiums in this setup. Rain gutter grow systems rggs are self watering containers on steroids and they are new ways to grow plants that reduce watering and reduce weeding.

If a table is present the frame can be easily modified to sit on the table. The containers soak up water from the rain gutter using a net cup on the bottom of each container. You can attach these to a wall or a fence or build a frame see video below to attach the gutters together and then hang them. All you need to do is go to your local home improvement store and get yourself some rain gutter with end caps and supports.

The system is designed to grow plants by a window that does not have table already. Rain gutters as fence decoration. It uses the nft technique to grow plants in pvc gutters. You can use plastic buckets barrels or grow bags for containers.

Check out rain gutter grow system magazine by larry hall see lots od cutting edge container gardening http flip it fzi8uk also our face book rain gutter gr. Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel.