A rain barrel is a tank used to collect and store harvested rain, typically from rooftops. These most often use gravity to create the pressure needed to move the water to the garden. Located in Albuquerque, NM is a rain barrel manufacturer called Desert Plastics, they are a custom plastic molder … [Read more...]
How to harvest rainwater?
Rain water harvesting is collecting and storing rainwater for re-use on site, rather than allowing it to run off. Harvested water can be used for gardens, livestock, irrigation, and can even be used for drinking with proper treatment. Typically in the United States we use harvested water for … [Read more...]