tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post8174158893814594718..comments2024-03-29T03:27:37.284-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: TOWABLE WATERING IDEAS1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-91862570853878763462014-09-03T23:50:48.748-05:002014-09-03T23:50:48.748-05:00Well now that's a simple quick solution. Like...Well now that's a simple quick solution. Like those contractor bags huh? They are definitely puncture proof and could work in a pinch. Thanks!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-18237236484036915772014-09-03T23:47:18.851-05:002014-09-03T23:47:18.851-05:00Hmm, that's a pretty cool way of doing it too....Hmm, that's a pretty cool way of doing it too. It is hard to figure out how to make all this work, I'm glad we're not alone, ha. Thank you!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-26098125143268840592014-09-03T23:44:24.549-05:002014-09-03T23:44:24.549-05:00Now that's a pretty ingenious thought as well....Now that's a pretty ingenious thought as well. Thank you for that. I'll have to look into that. I love having all these ideas. Thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-59781437695349678962014-09-03T18:41:00.114-05:002014-09-03T18:41:00.114-05:00Those heavyduty huge plastic trash bags would work...Those heavyduty huge plastic trash bags would work to hold water in the wagon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-70958172392288072582014-09-03T17:25:34.613-05:002014-09-03T17:25:34.613-05:00My husband and I had the same problem. He bought a...My husband and I had the same problem. He bought a portable facet ( the one that you stake in the ground and add a hose to.) Then he ran pbc pipe from our out side facet along our fence line to it. Then connected it to the the back of the faucet. Then added a sprayer hose to the front. Now all we have to do is walk out there and turn the facet on and water our plants. Saves a lot of time and energy. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299100592327267900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-51856034437003720472014-09-03T05:49:22.120-05:002014-09-03T05:49:22.120-05:00what about collecting up some large plastic contai...what about collecting up some large plastic containers that have contained 'safe' ingredients, ensure they have lids. make a small hole each side of the top.Fill em up, put on your cart and then place on their side next to the trees and shrubs you need to water,one hole down the other up. the idea of having two holes is to allow water to drip out-which it won't unless the air can get in. This way you can just leave the containers to drip irrigate and allow you to get on with something else.The Compostshop Wormeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466255961327806998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-24294368654700558072014-09-02T23:00:28.470-05:002014-09-02T23:00:28.470-05:00Well, another thing I had to google and yes, that&...Well, another thing I had to google and yes, that's a really good idea. I like the way they slow water. I'm thinking some combination of rain barrels, hoses and this might be the best idea. Maybe these for the trees along the driveway (trying to add color) and then stand along rain barrels for the fruit trees and then hoses for the flower beds around the house and front and back yard. Thanks!!!!<br />1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-51117327356720710652014-09-02T22:55:15.461-05:002014-09-02T22:55:15.461-05:00Thank you for the details reply, wow, thanks! Sou...Thank you for the details reply, wow, thanks! Sounds like we have similar wants for our properties. The end where out house is is about the 2 acres around it, then it goes toward the road and widens to get to the other 8 or 9 acres. We'd like flowers and bushes and trees all over, but watering them is difficult.<br /><br />I wondered out many hoses could be connected in a series and not lose pressure. Hmm, 300 feet huh? I might need to measure and see where I can go with 300 feet. That might be an option too. Keep most of the plantings near that diameter circle. I have read about the lead and was shocked. I got one of those 4 head ones for inside the garden. I think ended up with either brass or zinc, can't remember but I do remember the label said 'lead free'. <br /><br />And ditto here, no underground system coming anytime soon, ha. <br /><br />Future plans include a pond/mini lake at the other 'wide end' of the property. I figure that will give us a source of water at that end of the property so maybe cool trees and landscaping can come to that end later. Focus on around the house first...thanks again, much appreciated!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81808762007756897262014-09-02T22:17:19.930-05:002014-09-02T22:17:19.930-05:00Sounds like you have the same issue. I think I co...Sounds like you have the same issue. I think I could do that in the back of this cart, or at least something similar. That's what I was needing just some ideas I hadn't thought of. Not sure why I didn't think of that but thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-73995912258332771112014-09-02T22:05:57.818-05:002014-09-02T22:05:57.818-05:00Well, who knew?? I've never seen that before,...Well, who knew?? I've never seen that before, a bladder. And yes, isn't that rain barrel scattered around idea great? I think of them as being next to the house and a gutter but they could be anywhere and do the same thing. Thank you for this link, This might work in conjunction with something else. Thank you!!!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-17530451729999043472014-09-02T22:03:44.166-05:002014-09-02T22:03:44.166-05:00You know, that NEVER even crossed my mind. Thank ...You know, that NEVER even crossed my mind. Thank you! I don't know why I didn't think about that. That would work great for the fruit trees and so some combination of that and a trailer thing would work great. Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-58237762259884755202014-09-02T21:52:40.153-05:002014-09-02T21:52:40.153-05:00What about Tree Watering Bags? (Check at Home Dep...What about Tree Watering Bags? (Check at Home Depot) You'd still have to haul water but you could fill the bag and go, letting the bag slowly water the tree.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626678045896424852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-36850403732942934262014-09-02T21:50:56.526-05:002014-09-02T21:50:56.526-05:00Unfortunately too far away, in practically every d...Unfortunately too far away, in practically every direction away from the house, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-88008237580226964202014-09-02T21:10:39.249-05:002014-09-02T21:10:39.249-05:00You know, I wish I had used PVC when I went to the...You know, I wish I had used PVC when I went to the garden, but at least the trench is there, maybe I'll upgrade someday, ha. Thank you!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-21989953398206036302014-09-02T21:00:21.957-05:002014-09-02T21:00:21.957-05:00I thought about that but the trees are planting pr...I thought about that but the trees are planting pretty far from the house and the faucet. And they are in various directions. Two trees behind the house...two more over by the mower shed, then two more way over by the future barn site in front of the house, then two more behind the garden. And a few more scattered around. It's the way the house is situated on the property, there are certain areas we couldn't put trees. Can't plant near the septic leach field, can't plant near the overhead electrical lines , can't plant near the pipe that comes in form the well house, can't plant too near the driveway and only parking area, etc etc. <br /><br />But we'll see what happens, I did dig and plant a long hose all the way to the garden so I have done it, and you're right a lot of work. <br /> 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-21075809462187032772014-09-02T20:49:44.511-05:002014-09-02T20:49:44.511-05:00Nice to know we're not alone, right? Ha. Tha...Nice to know we're not alone, right? Ha. That's a great video link, thank you!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-42849111622429613302014-09-02T20:31:35.476-05:002014-09-02T20:31:35.476-05:00Wow, I never knew that. How fascinating. I will ...Wow, I never knew that. How fascinating. I will definitely remember that!! It makes sense, as Joani says, I've put a wooden spoon over a pot. Too cool! Thank you both!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-45360425455735190122014-09-02T20:30:20.734-05:002014-09-02T20:30:20.734-05:00It's so funny that I never thought about a rai...It's so funny that I never thought about a rain barrel. In my mind I had other things pictured and yet a rain barrel is something I've been wanting (when we get gutters at the farm). Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-23683239233723564092014-09-02T20:27:44.604-05:002014-09-02T20:27:44.604-05:00I had to google IBC tank, ha. I love those tanks,...I had to google IBC tank, ha. I love those tanks, never knew what they were called. I'm not sure if one would fit but that makes sense. I will do some measuring....Thank you! 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-62088312683696514782014-09-02T20:25:25.242-05:002014-09-02T20:25:25.242-05:00I never thought about a rain barrel. Makes sense....I never thought about a rain barrel. Makes sense. Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-2262775105394013332014-09-02T19:17:44.314-05:002014-09-02T19:17:44.314-05:00We have done all of what you just posted. carried ...We have done all of what you just posted. carried water in buckets by little trailer using the four wheeler. That is slow and half the water sloshes out LOL. We have a tank that has its own little pump I forget how many gallons it holds now but quite few. its in a cart as well that we pull with the four wheeler, a water hose attaches to it and its own little pump/motor pumps out the water. You can get one at Tractor Supply for way less than 4-5 hundred. But now will it be as large as the John Deer one I don't know. We also have a big square plastic tank that holds 325 gallons of water we have used as well but filling it at a location and then using it till its empty. The best thing we have figured out is soaker hoses and lots of 100 foot water hoses... We when plant a bed we also put in a soaker hose. Leaving the end out so I can hook up a water hose. Sometimes it takes 2-3 100 foot hoses to reach. I would love to plant allllllllll the way up our driveway as well but for the same reason I have not. So for now as long as I can reach it with no more than 3 100 foot water hoses end to end I consider it a plantable area. Anything past that I have steered clear of for now. The soaker hoses are nice because you turn down the water pressure so they slow soak, you can use a faucet adapter that will let you hook up to four hoses to one faucet. OH but beware a lot of faucet adapters so I found out have lead in them! Can you believe that! Says right on the package and a warning to wash your hands after handling them. I actually just found this out and I was not a happy camper. But there are zinc metal ones available that do not have lead in them. So read alllll the fine print if you buy one o those multi hose adapter things for your faucet! The bad part about using all these hoses is everytime you mow.. yep got to roll up all those hoses so you dont run over them. This is all we have come up with so far. Short of a under ground irrigation system LOL. That isn't happening here anytime soon I know :O)Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-61106245917897792162014-09-02T16:49:56.019-05:002014-09-02T16:49:56.019-05:00We have a 55 gallon barrel laying on it's side...We have a 55 gallon barrel laying on it's side. Hubby hooked a 3/4 inch pipe and t valve with shutoff and we fill that and drive it around to water trees, etc. It's in the back of our mini pickup. He also drilled a hole in the side (which is then the TOP ) large enough to use to fill it with a hose.<br />Works fantastic!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34257038128936550442014-09-02T16:14:09.870-05:002014-09-02T16:14:09.870-05:00The site didn't print so here it is again htt...The site didn't print so here it is again http://www.erosionpollution.com/flexibletanks.html.FionaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044498829299165675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-2497855757903668122014-09-02T16:12:44.512-05:002014-09-02T16:12:44.512-05:00I agree with Sandy, you could put some rain barrel...I agree with Sandy, you could put some rain barrels around the property as water access points. It sounds like you get quite a bit of rain. Failing that, what about a large water bladder to fit in the trailer. It still might cost you a bit but I wouldn't think as expensive as the tank sprayer device. There are plenty of places that sell them, even ebay. Here is just one site -<br />FionaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044498829299165675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-18865517997925268142014-09-02T12:08:58.065-05:002014-09-02T12:08:58.065-05:001st Man,
How about several rain barrels around th...1st Man,<br /><br />How about several rain barrels around the garden or property with a drip hose connected and directed toward the tree's and plants? You can get rain barrels off of Craigslist, or at a farm store and they're not to expensive. We placed timers on ours this way the barrel waters the plants at specific times. Just make sure your rain barrels sit higher than the items being watered.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.com