Spent the morning getting two more 50 gallon rain barrels set up, and realized I need at least another pallet to finish setting up the other two.

Hoping to have 300 gallons of water catchment set up by summer. Need to find some old hoses I can cut up to link them all together.
#rainwater #garden #prepping

Ich in leitender Funktion! 😅
Weil’s endlich mal geregnet hat, schippere ich jetzt als #Wasserleitung das Wasser von der Quelle (Dachrinne) zur großen Regenwassertonne am anderen Ende des Gartens 🌧️🛒💧
#Gartenleben #Regenwasser #NachhaltigGärtnern #freisingergartenblog #WaterWisdom

Me in a leading role!
Now that it’s finally rained, I’m channeling the water from the source (roof gutter) to the big rain barrel at the far end of the garden
#GardenLife #Rainwater #WaterChannel #SustainableGardening

Rainwater – Shadow

Der in Seattle lebende Musiker, Komponist und Musikpädagoge Blake Luley ist der Kopf hinter Rainwater, Multiinstrumentalist bei Air Waves sowie freiberuflicher Komponist – und begeistert sich ebenso für das Unterrichten von Gitarre, Klavier, Ukulele und Band-Ensembles für alle Altersgruppen.

Seine aktuelle Single Shadow beginnt wie ein flotter Song von The National, nimmt dann aber den sonnigen Pfad am Waldrand.

https://youtu.be/aIPO4J4pEnc?si=QelfBOH6ZURk4md6

#Rainwater

#OffGrid #Homesteading #Rainwater

Strolling through what YT was offering me; I came upon the title and clicked [a genuine click bait]. And I was pleasantly surprised. It turned out to be a very philosophical esposé about the possibility of a self sustained living in a bureaucratic society.
Things like rainwater, compost toilets could be regulated [banned] by a meddling government acting out outdated regulation supposed to keep the law abiding citizens safe.

"They Made Rainwater Collection Illegal — What Comes Next?" [13:07 min]
by Project Paradise [New Zealand]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uan3QhHYF9c

Quote by PP:
"Apr 12, 2025
Henry David Thoreau, experiments in living free can't be done anywhere in the world, in many places it is illegal. I instal a rainwater fed washing machine and talk about the law.
In some parts of the world, it’s illegal to collect rainwater.
In others, using greywater from your shower to feed your garden is banned.
Composting toilets, tiny houses, and off-grid living are often restricted, heavily regulated, or outright forbidden.
All in the name of safety.
But when survival becomes regulated, you have to ask:
Are these laws protecting us — or protecting a system?
These questions aren’t new. Thinkers and rebels have been asking them for centuries:
"A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone."
— Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau’s definition of wealth had nothing to do with possessions — and everything to do with freedom from them. He believed the fewer things you needed, the richer you became.
He also said:
"That government is best which governs least."
Thoreau famously refused to pay taxes that supported slavery and war, and spent a night in jail for it. His essay Civil Disobedience went on to inspire revolutionaries like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
"One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws."
— Martin Luther King Jr.
"Civil disobedience becomes a sacred duty when the state becomes lawless or corrupt."
— Mahatma Gandhi
These words aren’t just history. They echo loudly today — especially for those who want to live closer to nature, with sovereignty, and on their own terms.
Thankfully, not all places are tightening their grip.
Some are letting go — or at least looking the other way.
Places like Maine, Portugal, parts of New Zealand, British Columbia, and Arizona are becoming more open to off-grid living, tiny homes, permaculture, and homesteading.
Tiny homes are being legalized.
Rainwater harvesting is encouraged.
Composting and solar power are no longer seen as fringe — but as forward-thinking.
Maybe the greatest act of rebellion isn’t protest.
Maybe it’s planting a garden.
Collecting rainwater.
Building a home no bigger than you need.

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth

A step toward harnessing clean energy from falling rainwater https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135601.htm

#energy #renewables #RenewableEnergy #rain #rainwater

We are looking to capture rain water on our boat for drinking, washing etc especially during the 12 months we will be in the UK.
I'm not enthusiastic about collecting from the decks from a cleanliness point of view.
So thinking about some form of flexible sheet material that we can suspend to catch water and direct it into a hose - probably into containers that we can filter into our tanks.
Any experiences, ideas, suggestions?
#rainwater #rainwatercollectors #rainwatercapture #saveRainwater

Today has been very productive.
After draining the #pond, and clearing some space around it, I dug out and remade it.
It is now more than twice the original size, and deeper.
I have not been able to completely fill it, as I'm using #rainwater collected in water butts, and I've emptied them, but rain is due in the next day or two.
I'll finish what I can tomorrow, including trimming the liner, and getting the pump going.
#pond #garden #WaterGardening

From the Inked Grimoire:
Your Guide to Different Types of Magickal Water

Whether you’re working with the moon’s gentle glow or the fierce energy of a storm, these magickal waters can enhance your craft.

https://www.inkedgoddesscreations.com/blogs/the-inked-grimoire/your-guide-to-different-types-of-magickal-waters
#MagickalWater #WaterMagick #MoonWater #SunWater #RainWater #StormWater #OceanWater #DewWater #RiverWater #SwampWater #SnowWater

I’m looking for small donations for this great initiative! https://donorbox.org/freshrain4schools
Drinking water for Kenyan school kids.
#inspcorp #drinkingwater #globalsouth #crowdfunding #usaid #aid #development #kenya #africa #freshwater #cleanwater #charity # #FreshRain4Schools #CleanWaterForAll#Sustainability #InspCorp #SDG6 #WaterIsLife#PartnershipForTheGoals #CollaborateForImpact#cleanwater #drinkingwater #donation #crowdfunding#mombassa #rainwater #development #investment #schoolchildren

#MonroeCountyMI - Got a library card? You can check-out a free #GardenPlot in Monroe

by Susan Nolan Wisler, March 23, 2025

MONROE COUNTY — "Now that it's spring, it’s time to reserve your community garden plot. Monroe County has several options, including some plots that can be checked-out free with a library card.

Monroe County Library System

"'The #BedfordBranchLibrary and the #BlueBushBranchLibrary both have garden plots that patrons can utilize. It is very similar to borrowing a book, but you 'check-out' a garden plot for the whole growing season. You can find them in our online catalog,' said Barbra Krueger, who works in community outreach for the Monroe County Library System.

"The Bedford Branch, 8575 Jackman Road in #TemperanceMI, has 10 garden beds; four are still available. The Blue Bush Branch, 2210 Blue Bush Road in #MonroeMI, has four beds that are all still available.

[...]

"Today, Blue Bush offers gardeners use of #rainwater collection barrels, a #CompostBin and a #GardenShed, which was purchased by the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Library. Inside the shed are gloves, rakes, hoes and trowels. Blue Bush also has a #SeedLibrary."

Learn more:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/local/2025/03/23/community-garden-plots-raised-beds-monroe-county-library-system-munson-park-st-mary-organic-garden/82563173007/
#Michigan #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #CommunityGardens #FoodSecurity #LibrariesRule !

Update: This was my first olla experiment. The seedlings did great without any surface watering (except from the rain, which we haven’t had enough of—we’re in a drought.) I’ve filled the ollas with #rainwater about once every 14 days. Our temperatures have ranged between a low of 50°F at night to 78°F during the day. My #zinnias are usually either too dry or develop powdery mildew when I hose water. So far, I’ve had neither problem. #gardening #OllasByOsa

#News #Germany #World's leading trade fair #ISH #Frankfurt #Trade fair #Roof protection #Rainwater #Heavy rain #Solutions ... - #Hotel rooms fully booked - ish.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/de...

ISH: Weltleitmesse für Wasser,...

Please consider making a small donation to this social business in Kenya! Plan is to provide clean drinking water to schoolchildren - a very worthwhile undertaking.

All info: Donation page: https://donorbox.org/freshrain4schools
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#inspcorp #drinkingwater #globalsouth #crowdfunding #usaid #development #kenya #africa #freshwater #cleanwater #charity #FreshRain4Schools #SDG6 #Kenya #WaterIsLife #donation #crowdfunding #mombassa #rainwater #development #investment #schoolchildren #hunger #africaaid

That's too bad makes me think twice about saving #rainwater for #conservation purposes https://www.vox.com/climate/401600/pfas-microplastics-pollution-rain

Every child deserves a sound education. In Africa, this is often not possible, as the schools can not provide fresh drinking water, and also no porridge. Learning is very hard if you are thirsty and hungry. Learn more here:
https://freshrain.inspcorp.com/freshrain4schools/

#inspcorp #drinkingwater #globalsouth #crowdfunding #usaid #aid #development #kenya #africa #freshwater #cleanwater #cleanwater #drinkingwater #donation #crowdfunding #mombassa #rainwater #development #investment #schoolchildren #hunger #africaaid

Access to drinking water is a luxury in Kenyan schools. I am honored to provide pro bono business coaching to InspCorp, who have launched crowdfunding to tackle this challenge. I ask you to make a donation towards this cause:
https://donorbox.org/freshrain4schools
Let’s jointly help small children !
#FreshRain4Schools #CleanWaterForAll #Sustainability #InspCorp #SDG6 #Kenya #WaterIsLife #PartnershipForTheGoals #CollaborateForImpact #cleanwater #drinkingwater #donation #crowdfunding #mombassa #rainwater

Ooooh...! Some really cool tips here! Well-thought out!

#ClimateChangeGardening: 12 strategies for a #resilient #garden

by Niki Jabbour

"#ClimateChange gardening is a set of tactics that make our yards and gardens more resilient to extreme weather as well as reduce our personal impacts on the climate. There are several ways to approach climate change gardening. You can use sustainable and organic gardening practices that put soil, #biodiversity, and #pollinators first. You can also plan to reduce plastic waste, up-cycle materials, and collect #rainwater.

3 reasons to care about climate change gardening

"Climate change gardening influences the health and success of your garden. When you nurture your soil, foster biodiversity, and support pollinators you create a garden that is more resilient to the challenges of climate change. Here are 3 reasons to care about climate change gardening.

- Extreme weather – The impact of weather related challenges like droughts, storms, precipitation, flooding, and above or below normal temperatures can be reduced with climate change gardening strategies.
- Pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects – Climate change can affect pollinators and birds in various ways. Weather extremes can impact migration timing and success, host plant growth and bloom time, disease and pest issues, and habitat and food supply.
- Non-native invasive pests and plants – With a longer growing season, invasive plants, pests, and diseases will move north and potentially affect plant health and crop yields."

Read more [tips include #NoTill gardening]:
https://savvygardening.com/climate-change-gardening/
#ClimateChange #GardenGuidance #ClimateChangeGardening #Resiliency #GardenGuides #SolarPunkSunday #FoodSecurity #WaterManagement #PestManagement

Today, February 18 (JST), is one of the 24 solar terms, Rain Water (Usui in Japanese). #usui #rainwater #24solarterms

本日2月18日（日本時間）は二十四節気の1つ・雨水（うすい）です。 #usui #rainwater #24solarterms