rainwater
Water Wisdom
Submitted by katannya on Tue, 13/05/2008 - 12:51.Jun 7 2008 - 9:30am
Jun 7 2008 - 3:30pm
AT THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING ARTS SCHOOL:
(604) 885-4505 – www.ediblelandscapes.ca
June 7, 2008 – Water Wisdom
Watering our food plants is a huge issue in times of drought. These classes will help you work through issues on your own property.
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Where can I get a rain barrel for my home?
Submitted by daniellew on Sun, 19/08/2007 - 12:18.The City of Vancouver has a subsidized rain barrel program. See http://vancouver.ca/engsvcs/solidwaste/grownatural/rainbarrels.htm for more information.
How would I go about building a cistern for rainwater collection to irrigate my garden?
Submitted by daniellew on Sun, 19/08/2007 - 11:56.The Texas guide to rainwater harvesting has a bunch of information on cisterns including build-your-own options: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publications/reports/RainwaterHarvestingManual_3rdedition.pdf
Another resource is: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/forumtopic/rainwater_collection_systems
