Our rainwater smells like whiskey. I’ve heard people describe the smell of rain in many ways, most having something to do with “fresh,” “clean” and “sweet.” When our daughters were young and we went ...

Edwin Dysinger, a master gardener and co-founder of Seedtime, a garden planning and management app, recommends rain barrels as a sustainable source of water for your garden. Set up to catch the runoff ...

Penn State Extension will offer a workshop focused on the use and utility of rain barrels in Hummelstown. Collecting water in rain barrels can offer a variety of uses, which will be discussed and ...

As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching rainwater that can be stored and used for irrigation. These green ...

TAHLEQUAH – In a field across from Leoser Pavilion, a demonstration on how to build a rain barrel – and the prospect of getting a free one – drew a crowd Sept. 6. Jeri Fleming works with Grand River ...

James Engel Sunday, April 6, 2025 6:01 a.m. | Sunday, April 6, 2025 6:01 a.m. As spring and gardening season begin, some Western Pennsylvanians are setting up a tool to harness the results of April ...

SAN ANTONIO – Amid recent heavy rainfall, residents can tap into a cost-effective method to reduce their water bills by collecting rainwater in barrels for garden use. “This probably saves me maybe ...

Laura Jayne had been waiting a year for a local nonprofit to install a rain barrel at her Hollygrove home. She could use it to grow her budding garden and shave a few dollars off her water bill in the ...

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District wishes to thank everyone who participated in its 2024 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign. Six talented artists painted barrels that uniquely reflected Geauga ...

Communities up and down the Wasatch Front have had to grapple with how best to conserve water, and they will continue to do so for years to come. One way several communities have helped promote ...