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Rainwater harvesting helps conserve San Diego’s natural resources, prevent pollution, and save money by providing free water for use in gardens and landscapes. Just 1” of rain yields 600 gallons per 1000 sq. ft. of roof space. That's a lot of free, fresh water for San Diegans to capture and help their plants thrive!
is providing Unincorporated County residents a rain barrel for as low as $25. All residents are eligible for the $35 rain barrel rebate from the Metropolitan Water District’s SoCal WaterSmart program allowing them to pay just $55 per rain barrel on up to 2 rain barrels per household.
Solana Center is hosting rain barrel pick-up events in Bonita (order deadline 1/24), Lakeside (order deadline 1/31), and their Encinitas location. Order yours today at solanacenter.org/rain-barrels.

https://morningchores.com/rainwater-harvesting/

23 Awesome DIY Rainwater Harvesting Systems You Can Build at Home Want to collect rainwater at home and save money on water? Build one of these rainwater harvesting systems at home with barrels or tanks.

https://gardeningsoul.com/10-best-ways-style-vegetable-garden/

The 10 Best Ways To Style Your Very Own Vegetable Garden Vegetable gardens provide a place to get your hands dirty and a reason to get outside more often, not to mention they produce fresh food that you will enjoy at the dinner table. But a simple and dis-organised vegetable garden is not enjoyable, right? You can create a neat and tidy veggie garden that...

https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/decolonize/2018/03/02/black-farmers-reviving-their-african-roots-we-are-feeding-our-liberation/

Black Farmers Reviving Their African Roots: “We Are Feeding Our Liberation” - Yes! Magazine Community farmers in D.C. say crops and methods of their African ancestors hold an essential key to restoring Black health.

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People Are Growing Magical Bean Pole Garden Tents For Their Kids If you are looking for a DIY project that you can whip up in your garden with minimal requirements and materials, this one might be just right for you.

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Trellising Options for Cucumbers, Beans, Zucchini, Squash & Melons: Grow Vertically & Save Space! I show you all the trellising options I use in my garden that are set up for this year. I also cut in some of last year's videos so you can see growth on the...

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Free online food preservation classes show how to save your garden’s bounty Learn about canning, pickling and other preservation methods in this weekly Zoom workshop.