Clinker cinders, also called scoria or lava rock, is great for the base layer of a wicking bed. I have been interested in aquaponics and hydroponics for a long time, and they are the reasons I built ...

In this video, I show you how to make a self-watering planter wicking raised garden bed. These types of self-watering beds help to save on water and give your plants more consistent access to water so ...

Wicking beds and self-watering plant pots can produce veggies, herbs, and flowers with less water, and are simple enough to build yourself. Here's how to create one from a food-grade plastic barrel.