I walked into class at our flagship Lab in Wyoming one afternoon and posed the following question to the class. “If we were camping and forgot to load the cooler with water and we didn’t have a filter what would we do?” Of course, with a class of 3rd and 4th graders, I got answers …Read More about DIY Water Filter
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Filtering and Treating Rainwater
Dave and I often discuss a shared daydream, a vision for the future, that is extremely compelling to the two of us. We both strive to build the perfect homestead. Perfect in our own eyes, of course. Dave has his vision and I have mine and though they are individualized concepts of perfection there is …Read More about Filtering and Treating Rainwater
Measuring Rainfall and Collection Potential
Rainwater is the lifeblood of the garden. The pH is optimal for garden plants, and the soluble nutrients provide a nice boost. But rain is anything but predictable. The clouds roll in and you think you’re in luck only to get a drop or two. Other times, out of nowhere the drops start falling from …Read More about Measuring Rainfall and Collection Potential
Ways to Capture Rainwater
Capturing rainwater is a dead simple process. A bucket, barrel, or small retention pond serve the purpose well. But it’s also prohibited in many states. The thinking is that water should flow it’s natural course and only those with water rights have the right to disturb its course. But there are states, like Wyoming where …Read More about Ways to Capture Rainwater