YOU WILL NEED:
NOW YOU'RE READY. LET'S BEGIN: |
Find or buy a tote or storage bin. The wider and deeper the better. Just make sure it is not translucent. |
Find 4-6 plastic liter cups or yogurt containers and evenly distribute them on the Styrofoam. You can find liter cups in most food markets. |
Trace the bottom of the liter cups onto the Styrofoam. |
Trace the PVC pipe onto the Styrofoam. |
Using a box cutter, cut out all the holes. |
For drainage, drill approximately 20 holes all over the Styrofoam. |
Drill a hole into the side of your bin, about 3-4 inches from the bottom, just below where your false barrier will be resting. This will ensure that the reservoir doesn't overfill on a rainy day. |
Drill a hole into the base of each container and holes along the sides of the containers. The holes shouldn't be more than 5mm wide. |
Place the containers upright and arrange them so that they line up with the holes in your Styrofoam. |
Place the Styrofoam into the bin and make sure it is pressed tightly against the cups to ensure that they don't move. |
And that's it! Just sit back and watch your plants grow! Happy Urban Farming! |