Gardening Solutions
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8 Barrel DYI Rain Catchment System
It's finished! This 440 gallon rain catchment will help with the salty water problems I've had here. This video contains a walk through of the system plus a series of videos that were taken through the build process.
Items shown for rain catchment system:
RO Buddy 75 GPD Reverse Osmosis System: amzn.to/3VqSgc1
EarthMinded FlexiFit Diverter: amzn.to/45Bakoz
Uniseal: amzn.to/4c6d6oa
Clear PVC pipe: amzn.to/3VJE8fu
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If you like the content I produce and would like to help support this channel there is one really easy way and it won't cost you anything. By using one of my Amazon links below any time you begin your shopping I will get a small referra...
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2024 Plans for the Food Forest
Просмотров 3428 месяцев назад
It's time to make some plans for 2024, I'm calling this the year to focus. With so much going on I have to pick & choose priorities such as what to grow and projects to complete. In this video I'll sho wwhat has been happening since the last update, there's a lot! I'm going to release more videos this year but with less editing so they don't take so long to complete. If you like the content I p...
Hurricane Ian Damage Report
Просмотров 2632 года назад
Hurricane Ian blew through last night, other than losing power there isn't much damage. We have relatives staying with us that are from the Port Charlotte area so they have no idea how their property is doing. If you like the content I produce and would like to help support this channel there is one really easy way and it won't cost you anything. By using one of my Amazon links below any time y...
What's Ripening? August 2022
Просмотров 4492 года назад
This is a new video series I'm starting, roughly every 2 months I'll show what is flowering, ripening, or ready to eat in this Florida food forest. This is strictly items that are growing in the yard, not in planters or raised beds. It also does not include items that are avaliable all year, I'll create a separate video for those. If you like the content I produce and would like to help support...
Banana Circles
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад
Banana circles give you maximum banana production with minimal care. In this video I'll show you just how well my banana circles work and with almost zero maintenance. The circles can be large or small but what they share in common is a central pit for nutrition and outer mound for planting. If you like the content I produce and would like to help support this channel there is one really easy w...
The Best Earthbox Support
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.2 года назад
Thank you for all the positive feedback on the EZ Earthbox covers video, this video continues the Earthbox ideas with a PVC based plant support structure that you can easily make. Here is a link to the cutting instructions on Google drive: drive.google.com/file/d/1lQS2G0PXF8BQ2vMJ3Sb1pOs0js2HqlSH/view?usp=sharing This support has worked great for me and I use it on almost every one of my boxes....
Time Lapse of House Build
Просмотров 1952 года назад
This video was a long time in the making. The videos were shot a few years ago but it took a long time to sift through the almost one years worth of clips to grab just the relevant ones and piece them together. We originally bought this 3 acres parcel after the real estate market crash in 2007, the property sat on the market for years before we acquired it. I then spent about 2 years clearing o...
Using Shingles as Weedblock
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
In a previous video I showed the beginning of using shingles as a weed block, in this video the project continues. You can often find free shingles and they work far better then weed block products. I know there is some contreversy about the safety of these but nobody seems concerned about the water running off them from the roof so why would this be any worse? Announcing a change to the channe...
Take a Plant, Leave a Plant and More!
Просмотров 3692 года назад
I recently set up a Take a Plant - Leave a Plant rack and in this video I'll show you what it looks like, plus some other updates on what's happening around the property. If you like the content I produce and would like to help support this channel there is one really easy way and it won't cost you anything. By using one of my Amazon links below any time you begin your shopping I will get a sma...
Rotary Scissors - Win the Weed War
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
The weeds are winning the war, at least they were before I got this new weapon. A regular weed trimmer just cannot keep up with the amount of growth I have. Thestring based trimmers are destructive, constantly need cleaning and line replacement, plus the damage to my legs from flying debris makes it so I just don't want to bother. Rotary scissors change all that, they cut fast and cleanly throu...
Summer 2021 Florida Food Forest Tour - Part 2
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 года назад
In this second and final part of the 2021 Food Forest Tour we explore the back half. This section gets a lot more sun and also hosts the chicken coop and garden area. If you have any questions please leave it in the comments and thanks for watching! If you like the content I produce and would like to help support this channel there is one really easy way and it won't cost you anything. By using...
Summer 2021 Florida Food Forest Tour - Part 1
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 года назад
It's been 18 months since my last video tour, a lot has changed! There's been a lot of growth and quite a few new plants added. This video features the plant names spelled out since that was a popular feature of the last tour. This is part one of two, this covers the front half of the property and the second video will be the back half. If you have any questions please leave it in the comments ...
The Best Earthbox Cover
Просмотров 16 тыс.3 года назад
Quite possibly the best Earthbox covers and yet so simple! I like everything about Earthboxes, except dealing with the covers. Using this new method is easy and inexpensive plus they hold up very well through the season. No more ripped elastic and sagging, I've tested this over the last year and it stays nice and tight. Rain Bird 1/2" drip water tubing: amzn.to/2SOdVP8 Black plastic for cover: ...
Easy and Inexpensive Automation for Home and Garden
Просмотров 2283 года назад
Automation keeps getting better, cheaper, and more useful. These WiFi based switches are quick and easy to set up and can be integrated with Alexa, Google Home, and Amazon Echo. This is a great way to get started and can be expanded to whatever you can think of. I've replaced my old unreliable and more expensive system with these. Also, no subscription costs! 4 pack of smart plugs: amzn.to/2TFQ...
2021 Spring Garden Tour
Просмотров 4393 года назад
This video is a tour of my garden area, this is where I propagate plants and grow veggies and herbs in containers. There has been weird weather lately, normally we would have warmed up more and had lots of rain but that has not been the case, temperatures have been pretty mild and we are very dry! Luckily I installed sprinklers so everything is doing pretty well. If you like my content please s...
Simpson Stopper the Lovebug Magnet
Просмотров 7783 года назад
Simpson Stopper the Lovebug Magnet
Everglades Tomato Climbing a Palm Tree
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.3 года назад
Everglades Tomato Climbing a Palm Tree
Time Lapse of House Build
Просмотров 2413 года назад
Time Lapse of House Build
2021 Winter Progress
Просмотров 3663 года назад
2021 Winter Progress
The BEST Chicken Feeder
Просмотров 6554 года назад
The BEST Chicken Feeder
Velvet Beans and Other Things
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.4 года назад
Velvet Beans and Other Things
Garden Update and Deer Damage
Просмотров 3574 года назад
Garden Update and Deer Damage
DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Aeroponic Cloner
Просмотров 51 тыс.4 года назад
DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Aeroponic Cloner
Promix Performance Comparison
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 года назад
Promix Performance Comparison
A Moment of Zen - Snoring Pomeranian
Просмотров 7334 года назад
A Moment of Zen - Snoring Pomeranian
Inexpensive DIY Planters Made From Poly Barrels
Просмотров 34 тыс.4 года назад
Inexpensive DIY Planters Made From Poly Barrels
Using an Aeroponic Cloner for Plant Propagation
Просмотров 39 тыс.4 года назад
Using an Aeroponic Cloner for Plant Propagation
Uncompressing Promix Compressed Pack
Просмотров 21 тыс.4 года назад
Uncompressing Promix Compressed Pack
Aquaponic System Still Growing After Shutdown
Просмотров 1634 года назад
Aquaponic System Still Growing After Shutdown
Pekin Ducks Enjoying the Pond
Просмотров 2074 года назад
Pekin Ducks Enjoying the Pond

Комментарии

  • @TonyFernandezjkdjedi
    @TonyFernandezjkdjedi 9 дней назад

    Hell of an upload... thank you!!

  • @scottburgle4889
    @scottburgle4889 18 дней назад

    Let’s see the forest in 2025

  • @Seanparky01
    @Seanparky01 19 дней назад

    how do you install the pipes into the barrels

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 19 дней назад

      Uniseals, I've used them for years on aquaponic systems and never had a leak. Drill hole, pop uniseal in, press pipe through. There's a link to them in the video description.

    • @Seanparky01
      @Seanparky01 18 дней назад

      @GardeningSolutions awesome. Thankyou

  • @dawienatral7083
    @dawienatral7083 21 день назад

    does your barbados cherry sucker,i personaly never heard of that but some said theres in AUstralia produce suckers and there going to remove them.and yes they are the same plant.

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 19 дней назад

      It has not but seedlings have popped up from dropped fruit. My strawberry tree aka Jamaican Cherry has produced suckers but I have not been successful splitting them off.

    • @dawienatral7083
      @dawienatral7083 19 дней назад

      @@GardeningSolutions sorry my mistake i did mean Jamaican Cherry!!!

  • @anonomix1426
    @anonomix1426 Месяц назад

    It is mainly based on weight when they bag it

  • @FurFeathersandFlowers
    @FurFeathersandFlowers Месяц назад

    Looks good!

  • @londonbsing
    @londonbsing Месяц назад

    Never in my wildest dreams I ever seen that

  • @alexfrom-wz6cg
    @alexfrom-wz6cg Месяц назад

    Avocado is not true to seed. It might take up to 15 years to get any fruit on seedlings. Why not graft?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 19 дней назад

      I now have about 10 grafted varieties and 20 from seed. I've got plenty of space to work with so I'm going both routes and may graft some of the known ones onto the seed grown ones.

    • @alexfrom-wz6cg
      @alexfrom-wz6cg 19 дней назад

      @@GardeningSolutions I get probably 15 seedlings a year and graft them all. I have 9 grafted trees in the ground and 9 in pots. There is really no reason to have a seedling unless it has sentimental value, eg family member gave it etc.

    • @scottburgle2169
      @scottburgle2169 18 дней назад

      Disagree… my seedling mangoes and avocados grow much stronger than my grafted nursery trees. Adding a graft yourself is the way to go if you have the ability to do it.

    • @alexfrom-wz6cg
      @alexfrom-wz6cg 17 дней назад

      if you have a large strong seedling - yeah by all means you can graft several varieties too. I have a large one in 7g pot, about 5 ft tall for the next year. Will have four varieties grafted to it. I had veneer graft failed on it, and the tree stayed strong

  • @colinerikstanhouse6385
    @colinerikstanhouse6385 Месяц назад

    The promix does VERY well for cannabis ! Mix worm castings and 444 all purpose and 284 bloom both from gaia green a compost tea or 2 for large , potent flowers, and end weight is more than satisfactory !

  • @mskiUSMC
    @mskiUSMC Месяц назад

    So what do you do in the winter? Just drain it out? Or do you disassemble?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions Месяц назад

      Nothing, I'm in Florida. No threat of freezing.

    • @mskiUSMC
      @mskiUSMC Месяц назад

      @@GardeningSolutions LOL! Well that helps me none, Im a bit further north.

  • @adamburton99
    @adamburton99 Месяц назад

    Mate- you need to move!

  • @EssentialOutdoors
    @EssentialOutdoors 2 месяца назад

    WOW, great system. Well thought out. So without a pump, what kind of Water Pressure (psi) do you get based on the 4' stand?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 19 дней назад

      It's a pretty good flow but I'm not sure what the psi is, very low. I'm adding a booster pump to get it up to around 50 psi for automatic watering for my earthboxes.

  • @matthewchase6744
    @matthewchase6744 2 месяца назад

    Theyvev been enockulated already so it helped the others also they keep growing in soil

  • @matthewchase6744
    @matthewchase6744 2 месяца назад

    Its the microryzne thats doing it i love that type of soil

  • @robmccue6279
    @robmccue6279 2 месяца назад

    Got a healthy velvet bean vine and don’t know how to determine if it’s the itchy kind. Any suggestions aside from picking them? How did you wind up using the beans?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 19 дней назад

      No ideas other than picking them. So far I've just grown them for fun, haven't really used them.

    • @robmccue6279
      @robmccue6279 19 дней назад

      @@GardeningSolutionswell I’ve never been more successful with cherry tomatoes! The velvet bean has locked in the nitrogen they love and they are still producing.

  • @nancyrhoads5609
    @nancyrhoads5609 2 месяца назад

    I have been looking at Pro Mix several times, so thanks for this video, now I know what to expect, good results :)

  • @richdavis4007
    @richdavis4007 2 месяца назад

    Very helpful. Set up my first bunch of crape myrtles a few minutes ago. Rich

  • @sandreawhite7534
    @sandreawhite7534 3 месяца назад

    You should get more than one season out of these covers that’s ridiculous. I’ve got 54 Earth Boxes they’ve gone up to $2.25 each that I have to pay every single year. I pay 121.50 a year that’s ridiculous. I’m trying your idea for sure.

  • @sandreawhite7534
    @sandreawhite7534 3 месяца назад

    You should get more than one season out of these covers that’s ridiculous. I’ve got 54 Earth Boxes they’ve gone up to $2.25 each that I have to pay every single year. I pay 121.50 a year that’s ridiculous.

  • @geraldsellers9096
    @geraldsellers9096 3 месяца назад

    Cover that clear sight gauge now or you will have algae in your system. I use a pool noodle for cover on my system

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 2 месяца назад

      I meant to, although it is algae covered now I can still see the level. I'll try the noodle idea, thanks!

  • @azulmediapro
    @azulmediapro 3 месяца назад

    Love your setup. Although I plan to put a first flushing diverting system, I love your setup and will do something similar. I was wondering how is the pressure coming out of the spigot? Is their decent pressure? Could there be more if each individual barrel is elevated differently? Trying to get an idea. Thanks

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 2 месяца назад

      I get pretty good pressure although I do plan on adding a booster pump. You could elevate some higher but any below that would have to be water tight as water will seek to stay at the same level in all barrels. You'd have to have a tall vent to allow water to escape the barrel but keep the water in.

  • @ourhapahome
    @ourhapahome 3 месяца назад

    Why plastic barrels and not metal?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 2 месяца назад

      I live in a very corrosive environment plus the plastic is more available and easier to work with. They had contained food grade products.

  • @PNNYRFACE
    @PNNYRFACE 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video. I like your pvc stands you made and the long board on cinders for headlight and separation from ground.

  • @patrickpoulin1629
    @patrickpoulin1629 3 месяца назад

    Could I use a quarter inch mister From a mini irrigation system And just make an Adaptor to fit the riser?

  • @the1ucidone
    @the1ucidone 4 месяца назад

    This is freaking amazing! Simple and very intelligent.

  • @DavidJohnson-lm7nn
    @DavidJohnson-lm7nn 4 месяца назад

    What do you do for venting/overflow?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 2 месяца назад

      I have the caps at the top loose and just let them overflow in place, it doesn't hurt anything in my setup. I plan on 3D printing some vent caps to keep mosquitoes and frogs out.

  • @lisafederico992
    @lisafederico992 4 месяца назад

    What do you think would be the maximum height you can go to with the uprights? My tomatoes get a lot taller than 3 feet!

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 2 месяца назад

      Not much taller, I did experiment using 3/4 inch PVC at 5 foot height and it was plenty strong but it's not very economical to build.

  • @ajdavis7517
    @ajdavis7517 4 месяца назад

    Love it. I plan on building one for my garden

  • @lanicooprider1599
    @lanicooprider1599 4 месяца назад

    Hello, did you ever do an upgrade on your plant stand? Getting ready to make ones of these. Thank you for sharing!

  • @truthtalker7774
    @truthtalker7774 4 месяца назад

    Do you have a fallow up video?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 2 месяца назад

      It wasn't very successful, not as easy and foolproof as some people claim.

  • @woodwind1335
    @woodwind1335 5 месяцев назад

    I use the water softener salt bags…heavy duty white, good for Florida intense sun. also the same bags that the soil comes in that you replace in the Earth box. It’s ironic you already have the plastic looking you square in the face. There’s also plastic from Amazon called panda it’s black on one side and white on the other it’s quite heavy duty and works very well I’m going to try to learn how to put the elastic in them but I’m using irrigation tubing clips per mate just like the person that made this video works well but if no you need to overfill your earth boxes and have a crown above the edge and then cover it to keep water from getting in from the top and causing your soil to be too hot from fertilizer that’s been hit with water for the top, don’t let water come in from the top make sure your covers go over the edge and you have a mound of dirt as Earthbox recommends.

    • @elizabethblane201
      @elizabethblane201 4 месяца назад

      I would agree with what you said; besides keeping rain from indruding, mounding up the soil also provides more growing space for roots

    • @woodwind1335
      @woodwind1335 3 месяца назад

      @@elizabethblane201 You can just use the bag from the potting soil, cut it with scissors, tie knots in the corners so they fit tightly on earth box. Usually there’s a white interior side that you can use in the hot climates., I sometimes use my water softener salt bags. They’re very heavy duty. Hope this works for you!

    • @elizabethblane201
      @elizabethblane201 3 месяца назад

      @@woodwind1335 Good idea!

  • @James-wn9ec
    @James-wn9ec 5 месяцев назад

    The second item is a gimmick and does not do anything. If you bought one, you can get your money back. A Mississippi-based company called AC2T, the inventors of the Spartan Mosquito repellent, agreed to a $3.6 million class-action settlement regarding false advertising claims.

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the info, I see the window to get a refund closed quite a while ago.

    • @James-wn9ec
      @James-wn9ec 2 месяца назад

      @@GardeningSolutions You are correct. It looks like it closed Dec 31 2023. Anyway, don't buy the product.

  • @plantbasedprepper
    @plantbasedprepper 5 месяцев назад

    Nice clean and well thought out! Exactly what I plan to do to water my growbeds. I'm going to make one or two barrels isolated with diluted fertlizer that automatically opens on a separate timer once a week to fertilize the garden as well.

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      That's a great idea. I might just add a barrel for that :)

  • @ericfrancis7816
    @ericfrancis7816 5 месяцев назад

    Nice set-up! We are planing to capture the rainwater at our new place, but there's a hitch: The house is downhill from the garden -- probably 10-15 feet difference, if I had to guess. You mentioned a pump -- I was wondering if we had a barrel system at the house, and a solar-powered pump at the garden, if it might help bring the water up there (instead of me carrying 5-gallon buckets). Any thoughts? Thanks!

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      My use case is a little different, I need higher pressure for the EarthBox automatic watering system. I bought this pump: amzn.to/4bipccP It's designed to keep a constant higher pressure. I'll probably run it on a cycle (2 x per day for an hour). For your application there's many ways to go about it, maybe a float valve at the lower barrel to trigger a pump to push the water up to the garden reservoir? Solar & battery is a good way to go.

  • @hollanderson
    @hollanderson 5 месяцев назад

    Nice

  • @uberempty
    @uberempty 5 месяцев назад

    make sure to check your local areas to see if there is a required permit or it may be fineable. not illegal. but some states/counties require a well permit inorder to collect rainwater. something you NEED to look into if you live in high drought areas. collecting rainwater does have an impact on the ground water. every single thing in life there is cause and effect.

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      No permit required here, they actually encourage it. I live in an unincorporated area but the city nearby will rebate you the cost of setting one up :) www.melbourneflorida.org/departments/public-works-utilities/environmental-community-outreach/rain-barrel-rebate

    • @julesprice5805
      @julesprice5805 4 месяца назад

      God made the rain and if you are so foolish to feel you need to check with someone to see if its okay to collect rain water, you are part of the problem. God made the rain and NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN'T COLLECT IT AND IF YOU WOULD LET SOMEONE MAKE YOU PAY TO COLLECT IT OR FINE YOU FOR NOT ASKING SOMEONES PERMISSION YOU NRED A REALITY CHECK

  • @sshumkaer
    @sshumkaer 5 месяцев назад

    Has anyone grown watermelon that is what I am really searching for content.

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      I haven't tried watermelon in an EB but squash does very well.

    • @sshumkaer
      @sshumkaer 5 месяцев назад

      @@GardeningSolutions I'm guessing watermelon will probably be ok as well

  • @uechiropractic8932
    @uechiropractic8932 5 месяцев назад

    Very nice setup..appreciate ur hard work and showing us the vid..impressive...well thought out...ty

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      I appreciate that!

    • @billbarnes9718
      @billbarnes9718 Месяц назад

      @@GardeningSolutions I got the barrels but the tops are sealed. How did you get them off to make connections. Nice job. Looks great

  • @johngriffin618
    @johngriffin618 5 месяцев назад

    I forgot how I found your channel originally but great information. Just watched your food forest video and you listed off so many plants I’m interested in haha. Cassava being a big one. Do you get frost in your area of FL? I’m in Naples, so I rarely do, but I’m wondering how the cassava handles it.

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      We get occasional frost but I think the heavy tree canopy here helps hold heat in. I'm hoping to get an updated property tour posted soon, there's been a lot of new additions!

  • @hardday
    @hardday 5 месяцев назад

    Great job bro looks really professional.

  • @robertgibson2622
    @robertgibson2622 5 месяцев назад

    I love the rope handles! I was trying to figure out a way to put handles on mine

  • @user-wd4oy1rw4r
    @user-wd4oy1rw4r 6 месяцев назад

    What varieties are you growing?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      Hua Moa, Dwarf Cavendish, and Ice Cream in the circles. I've also got Truly Tiny, Goldfinger, Grand Nain, Plantains, and a few others scattered around. I'll probably add some new banana circles soon as the plants do so much better there.

  • @janim.5073
    @janim.5073 6 месяцев назад

    What type of drill bit did you use for the handles?

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      Just a standard 1/2" bit I believe. Might have been 5/8.

  • @vincentlok8894
    @vincentlok8894 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome! I bought a massive roll of black plastic and used paracord to tie it down over the edge of the box, but the box tapers downwards and the paracord has to be tied around the water tube to keep it up. The cord deteriorates in the sun too. I had thought about magnets or drilling a screw through the box to pin the plastic down but your clips is such a great idea! Thanks!

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      I tried bungee cords previously and had the same issue, they just don't last in the sun.

  • @April-lp7pp
    @April-lp7pp 6 месяцев назад

    They want $20 for this stuff now.

    • @GardeningSolutions
      @GardeningSolutions 5 месяцев назад

      Yes unfortunate but still a good deal compared to the others.

  • @VonShannon
    @VonShannon 6 месяцев назад

    I've been struggling with trellis, cages, stakes for years with my earthboxes. This is excellent! You should market and sell them. I'm surprised Earthbox itself doesnt steal your idea and sell them. Anyway, thanks again!

    • @sshumkaer
      @sshumkaer 5 месяцев назад

      they do, they litterly have their very own that goes with the boxes. 5 feet tall if I remember correctly

  • @northernwiman.7472
    @northernwiman.7472 7 месяцев назад

    I’m glad I found this video. I’ve been looking for a better way to hold my earth box covers on for years. This is the answer. Thanks.

  • @kevinandmarymoback4537
    @kevinandmarymoback4537 7 месяцев назад

    What a brilliant idea

  • @michellereardon6725
    @michellereardon6725 7 месяцев назад

    Hello! Thanks for the video! I tried to open the Google drive link but it's telling me it no longer exists. Any way to get a copy of it?

  • @mikestock6461
    @mikestock6461 7 месяцев назад

    Mosquito Magnets work. They are the real deal. Don't use Thermacell's, they're toxic AF.