Raindrops are falling…in my rain gauge

Okay, so it’s not as catchy as “raindrops are falling on my head,” but the rain gauge has become an important fixture in our garden. Last Friday, May 22, it rained 0.3″ but now it’s Tuesday and the weather is warming up. We needed another shower. This evening Debbie and I sat in the rockers [...]

Read Full Post »

Rain barrels for $10

We have been looking for 55-gallon drums made of plastic used in food production.  Theoretically, food-grade plastic barrels have no toxins in their plastic formulae, and are hence safe to use in home gardens.  Our local USDA office has a rain barrel program and we’re on the waiting list for used pickle barrels for $8/each.   [...]

Read Full Post »