A Self Watering Rain Gutter Grow System
 

Ok I saw this idea researching aquaponics.
I love this idea using 5 gallon buckets it keeps you from bending over so much. Low weeds and self-watering very low cost. Make sure you use a RV lead free hose if you do self-watering.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRQzhFBCot4

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attach...1&d=1431011114

I think a cover to keep mosquito out would be useful.

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attach...1&d=1431012909

Very cool and simple idea. I like it.

This system is much like the auto pot system. The main difference, besides the obvious, is the fill valve. The auto pot system has a valve that lets the trough draw down mire before refill. With a clean water supply, these rigs are pretty much zero maintenance all grow season. Just add nutrients to the top when pruning or harvesting plants.

I have used a rig just like this for starting cuttings and seeds. I cut strips of xps to float in the gutters, then just cut holes in the xps the size of whatever. Works like magic.