Picture credit: esperanza Doronila in Unsplash Trevor Smith, who specializes in green stormwater infrastructure for Weston (Massachusetts) Nurseries, discussed how to deal with that extra water and prevent the damage of drier spells. The talk was presented with support from the Maine Landscape & Nursery Association. Read the article as reported by Tom Atwell in […]
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Picture credit: Suhyeon Choi The Environmental Protection Agency wants to remind you that as rain water flows over a roof surface it can pick up pollutants such as bacteria from birds and other animals, and chemicals from roof materials – factors to consider when thinking about using rain barrel water on edible plantings. Please follow […]
Picture credit: Harry Cuningham Collecting rainwater for use during dry months in rain barrels or other depositories is an ancient and traditional practice. Historical records show that rainwater was collected in simple clay containers as far back as 2,000 years ago in Thailand, and throughout other areas of the world after that. With the rising […]
