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Gardening Tips - Rainwater Harvesting

As the driest January on record draws to a close we live in hope of the return of rain for the few remaining months for Northern California’s “rainy season.”

If that rain returns, how can we harvest it for our gardens?

Systems can be as simple as buckets or bins to catch and store the rain. Or you might like to consider more sophisticated systems that utilize the rainwater from our roofs. 

For more information, view the Marin Municipal Water District's resources on rainwater harvesting here.