I hear you! Cats being my setback right now oh and the cold lol.
Hopefully, this year will bring abundant produce. Fingers crossed.
Oh, that would be cool if he does a post on them. I did something similar with my spud tub. Lots of twigs and sticks in the bottom as a sort of tub hugulkulture thing. I like the idea of the jugs catching the drained water. That's a fabulous idea. your man sounds like a male version of me. if it can be sourced and repurposed, done cheaper then I am all for it!
Hugs xx