Water is critical to life and essential on the farm. Water also stands to be an issue as our climate shifts, so plan now so you have enough (but not too much) water in the coming years.
Have you ever tried to navigate a long hose through a large garden? It’s not nearly as easy as it sounds. That’s when hose splitters come to the rescue.
After testing a watering wand, I can’t imagine getting along without one, because it readily solved all the problems I faced watering my garden beds.
After a dry summer, my pond is pretty low, so I'm installing drainage to collect and divert rainwater. Here's my plan and what I calculate I'll gain.
A smart watering device connects to your sprinkler system, saving water with app control and response to factors such as weather data and crop type.
Quench your garden’s thirst without driving up your water bill with these ideas for small-scale irrigation.
Quench your plants’ thirst in the heat of summer with this homemade irrigation system.
Delivering the H2O your plants need to produce the best veggies is a job to be taken seriously. Too much water and you can drown the roots; too little and your plant will under-produce. There are as many irrigation options for container gardening and backyard gardens as there are urban-farmer personalities. Here are five low-maintenance […]
Part of a good food-safety plan for your farm includes making sure the water source you use for irrigation is contaminant-free.
