Making a rain barrel
Living the Country Life Radio Program
Nothing makes thirsty plants happier than a nice rain, and with a rain barrel, you can save it for watering your garden when things dry up. The barrels collect rain as it drains through your gutter system, and the E.P.A. estimates most gardeners will save about 1,300 gallons of water each summer by using one. Learn how to make one of your own in today's show.
Radio interview source: Rosanne Sherry, coordinator, University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Program
For more information, we recommend the following links:
Recycle the rain: Here is a list of supplies and complete instructions for building your own rain barrel.
Save water with a rain barrel: Of course saving rain water for gardens conserves our water supply, but it has big benefits for plants as well.
Garden with less water: Scrimping on water doesn't have to mean scrimping on your landscaping. Here are several tips for gardeners interested in conserving water.
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