How to make a wicking bed: a veggie patch watering solution for hot Australian summers, Australian lifestyle
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You’ll need a hefty list of materials, but it’s worth it to keep veggie gardens happy and watered for up to 10 days – even in the heat
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A garden that waters itself. It's just the sort of garden we need
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Wicking Beds: How To Make A Wicking Garden Bed
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How to Make a Wicking BED, GARDEN
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How to build a wicking bed - SALIFE
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Retic for raised bed veggie patch INSTALL
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Wicking Beds: How To Make A Wicking Garden Bed
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A garden that waters itself. It's just the sort of garden we need
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Get Gardening - Permaculture Australia
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Self watering veggie garden - a DIY guide - Wormlovers worm farms
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Future food system - The Diggers Club
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A garden that waters itself. It's just the sort of garden we need
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10 Reasons Why I Want More Wicking Beds - Hunter Backyard Veggie