Videos represent at least two common sayings: "Seeing is believing" and "A picture is worth 1000 words." We could add to this last quote, "A video is worth 1000 pictures." Either way, videos can usually explain things more easily than just words or pictures. We're working on linking these videos on the appropriate product, article, and category pages; for now, these links go to our YouTube channel.
After trying many ways of setting up Blumats in raised beds, the consensus landed firmly on the Double Manifold system being the best way. This video shows why and how.
Learn about this easy, fast, and water-saving way to automatically irrigate a 4' by 4' raised or in-the-ground bed. No timers, batteries, or electricity required!
This video shows how to set up the Sustainable Village Capillary Mat system- an easy way to water lots of small or large plants with one piece of equipment.
Learn how to install one of our automatic watering Capillary Mat Systems. Watering your plants from the bottom encourages downward root growth and gets seedlings, starts and clones ready for transplanting!
For large systems, we’ve discovered a quick and effective way to set up a large number of Blumat sensors quickly - even thousands at a time. This video shows you how. With this method each sensor will provide an even, consistent moisture level for every container in your growing environment.
Want to reduce transplant shock? Izzy shows you some simple techniques that make transplanting incredibly easy with the Grassroot Bottomless Pots. Pair these pots with a capillary mat system and watch your roots go crazy!
These gravity irrigation systems save time and money while producing more vigorous high yielding harvests. Great for grow rooms, small greenhouses, off-grid grows, and rainwater systems. This video shows the unboxing and complete set up for Bumat 12 Sensor Drip Irrigation Kit.
If you already have a conventional drip system and want to upgrade it with Blumats, you can re-use the same supply line and many of the components. Here's how.
Tad Hussey and his company KIS Organics were one of our first customers about 11 years back. They had enough innovative confidence to work with us on expanding Blumat installations from small to commercial systems.
Need an easy way to quickly check pressure in different parts of your irrigation system? Michael shows how to install a Schrader valve in PVC. Once installed you can use a Quick Connect Pressure Gauge to measure pressures throughout your irrigation system.
In 2005, Sustainable Village moved and became care-taker for this grass-covered backyard. Each year brought more garden, less grass until... no more grass!
In advance of a livestream interview on building a living soil raised bed, Michael Box of Sustainable Village (Blumat) filmed this quick tour of his home garden set-up in Colorado.
We normally only recommend Blumat Classics for houseplants. They also, however, provide an effective and much lower cost way of taking care of seedlings and clones. Just one reservoir can gravity-irrigate many small plants.
Some harvesting results from a Blumat system - Dr. Ben Higgins, Tad Hussey, and their team organized this experiment at Gold Leaf Gardens in Lacey, WA.
The same soaker hose we use for irrigation also works really well for aeration. Here's one example. Use it for compost tea - or to just give the oxygen rich water to your plants - they will love you for it!
Give your plants the constant slow release of water that they need with the Blumat Bottle Adapter and Glass Globe. Beautiful and functional, these glass globes will water your plants for 5-6 days or more.
Misting plants can help keep them stay hydrated as well as prevent them overheating. These high-quality misters make the job easier and faster while adding to the decor.
This video made by Blumat Austria explains how to use the distribution drippers in your Blumat system to spread water and extend your irrigation capabilities - clear and animated details.
Take the guesswork out of setting up and dialing in systems. Install one of these at the end of a long line of tape/soaker hose, before and after a pump system to know when to clean or replace the filters, and to adjust for the best psi to give you the best water flow rate.
Designed for Living Soil, the Impermeable layer directs water down towards the roots and enables it to drain out the bottom. High quality and durable, these pots will last for many seasons.
Popular for watering sports fields, parks, and large farms, we think these could become an important transitional product for setting up subsurface irrigation systems.
Eliminate “hot spots” near stoves and ceilings, improve air circulation, more efficiently heat up your home quickly, and move cooler air throughout the home during the warm summer season.
Lead Designer Michael Box of Sustainable Village explains Blumat work and how they help, moisture meter options, and background about the company's history and mission.
On-demand irrigation that only waters your plants when it senses the soil is dry enough. This grows healthier crops with higher yields, lower costs, and faster ROI.
In this Garden Talk video, Mr. Grow It interviews Michael Box asking about the different methods of auto-watering and the ideal setup for different size containers.
Blumats use simple yet effective technology to automate your irrigation. Izzy explains in detail how to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with your Blumat system.
Future Cannabis Project Interview. Our lead designer, Michael Box, is on the Future Cannabis Project with Brandon Rust (of Bokashi Earthworks and Black Label Organics in Oklahoma). He explains how Blumats work, our design process (with a focus on manifold systems), pump systems and more!
A Future Cannabis Project presentation. Michael Box, Cooper Didier, and Izzy Becker give a master class on Blumat irrigation following Michael's presentation at the Grassroots Soil Life Summit.
A Fully Automated Indoor Cannabis Farm. Chris Castle from Flora and Flame, David LeBeouf from Grow Remote, Michael Box from Sustainable Village, Peter Cervieri from Future Cannabis Project.
A great discussion about minerals, microbes, soil health, and irrigation featuring Bryant Mason, Matthew LaPlante, and our own Michael Box. Over 3 hours long but full of important but most often misunderstood information.
In 2003 and 2004 we partnered with the University of Colorado and Naropa University to organize and sponsor some international conferences. They promoted almost every area of sustainable development: shelter, irrigation, energy, education, health, water, ecotourism, food, biomimicry, digital bridges; policy, youth, indigenous and peacekeeping issues. We had over 250 presenters and over 3000 people came from almost every developing country.
One of the first Blumat videos we made way back in 2013, it still has lots of good and helpful information.
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What Growers Are Saying
Verified customer
Once we got the Blumat watering system dialed in, the plants basically water themselves. Hand watering isn’t something we have to think about anymore, and it’s taken a lot of work off our plate while keeping moisture consistent.
Cannabis Counter Whitefish,MT
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Verified customer
Adding Blumats to our living soil beds has been one of the best things we have done for consistency and efficiency in watering. With one of the most time consuming and labor intensive tasks off the table, we now have more time to work with the plants themselves, allowing us to focus on canopy, environment, and plant health.
Carver Family Farm Albuquerque, NM
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Verified customer
Sustainable Village has been an invaluable partner in designing and delivering irrigation systems for me and my commercial clients. Sustainable Village’s depth of technical knowledge with Blumat systems, paired with their clear SOPs and high-quality irrigation equipment and support, makes them my go-to supplier.
Easy As Organics Melbourne, Australia
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Verified customer
We’ve been using Blumat in our rooms and couldn’t be happier. Blusoak in flower and capillary mats in veg have made watering incredibly consistent and stress-free. The plants stay happy, everything runs smoothly, and we’re saving a huge amount of time day to day. Simple, reliable and super effective!
Tropical Thunder Pattaya, Thailand
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Verified customer
Living soil comes down to consistency, and getting Blumat dialed in across a double-tier facility changed everything for us. We’re now seeing repeatable moisture across thousands of square feet, with healthier biology, stronger roots, less labor, bigger canopies, heavier yields, and way less time spent chasing drybacks.
Flora & Flame Oakland, CA
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Verified customer
Blumats have changed our farms daily life drastically! It’s taken 6 hour hand watering daily to 30 minute quick teas twice a weeks. It’s an absolute Godsend! Much Love To Sustainable Village.
Zen Cowboy Cultivators Soper, OK
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Verified customer
Once we got the Blumat watering system dialed in, the plants basically water themselves. Hand watering isn’t something we have to think about anymore, and it’s taken a lot of work off our plate while keeping moisture consistent.
Cannabis Counter Whitefish,MT
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Verified customer
Adding Blumats to our living soil beds has been one of the best things we have done for consistency and efficiency in watering. With one of the most time consuming and labor intensive tasks off the table, we now have more time to work with the plants themselves, allowing us to focus on canopy, environment, and plant health.
Carver Family Farm Albuquerque, NM
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Verified customer
Sustainable Village has been an invaluable partner in designing and delivering irrigation systems for me and my commercial clients. Sustainable Village’s depth of technical knowledge with Blumat systems, paired with their clear SOPs and high-quality irrigation equipment and support, makes them my go-to supplier.
Easy As Organics Melbourne, Australia
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Verified customer
We’ve been using Blumat in our rooms and couldn’t be happier. Blusoak in flower and capillary mats in veg have made watering incredibly consistent and stress-free. The plants stay happy, everything runs smoothly, and we’re saving a huge amount of time day to day. Simple, reliable and super effective!
Tropical ThunderPattaya, Thailand
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Verified customer
Living soil comes down to consistency, and getting Blumat dialed in across a double-tier facility changed everything for us. We’re now seeing repeatable moisture across thousands of square feet, with healthier biology, stronger roots, less labor, bigger canopies, heavier yields, and way less time spent chasing drybacks.
Flora & FlameOakland, CA
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Verified customer
Blumats have changed our farms daily life drastically! It’s taken 6 hour hand watering daily to 30 minute quick teas twice a weeks. It’s an absolute Godsend! Much Love To Sustainable Village.
