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Every Raindrop Counts During a Drought

On August 19, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Every Raindrop Counts When We Have A Drought. This Is How I’m Catching Every Raindrop. It Is Quick And Easy To Harvest Rainwater. A millimetre of rain on a square metre of roof a litre of water we can potentially send to a water butt or IBC for use in our gardens.… More Leave a comment

Maximising Domestic Rainfall Harvesting

On May 22, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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With Rain Water Being Harvested For Watering Gardens, Harvesting Rainwater Is One Of The Most Popular Eco-Interventions Taken by British Households. Figures are hard to come by as there is no UK legislation covering the fitting of water butts to domestic properties.… More Leave a comment

How To Harvest More Rainwater

On September 17, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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To Effectively Harvest Rainwater In UK Gardens And Allotments, We Need To Focus On Maximising Collection From All Available Surfaces And Directing It To Storage, Even When Direct Tank Placement Isn’t Feasible. This Approach Ensures A Reliable, Sustainable Supply Of Water, Crucial Given The Often-Unpredictable British Weather & Increasing Summer Droughts.… More Leave a comment

Gardening Without Rain: Improving Water Resilience in Gardens & Allotments

On August 20, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Drought, Low Rainfall & High Summer Temperatures Are All Contributing To Challenging Growing Condition & Climateflation. Here’s How To Combat The Lack Of Rain. This summer we have had a long dry summer where I live in Devon. Temperatures have been above average as well.… More 2 responses

Dipping Ponds: A Garden’s Timeless Hidden Gem

On December 18, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Dipping Ponds, Are A Testament To Centuries Of Horticultural Wisdom, But Often Overlooked In Modern Gardens & Allotments. These simple yet versatile gardening features offer a multitude of benefits, from water conservation to wildlife habitat. Dipping Ponds are low cost and can also save your plants during a drought.… More 2 responses

Rainwater Harvesting: Ten Things Water Companies Could/Should Explain

On July 26, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Rainwater Harvesting: Ten Things Water Companies Could/Should Explain To Prevent Soil Erosion, Flooding, CSOs & Rainwater Wastage. Without water there is no life. But as well as giving us life, water can be very destructive. Unless We Implement Rainwater Harvesting. Your body is around 60% water.… More Leave a comment

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