Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL

As the rivers flood ..As the sky pours..we run and take refuge ,  .Mother Earth has its own reasoning for flooding or raining .For those acts of nature man declares DISASTOR and  emergency to receive funds money .

Assuming that  the money will be a real releif for those who are in dire need,(other than to those who prey on emergency funds to enrich their already fat pockets.)

For us  urban farmers and gardeners a real releif for draught , high water bills and conserving on water resources is the RAIN BARREL.

What are rain barrels and where to frind them?

A rain barrel is a water reservoir that collects rain water run-offs .

You can find rain-barrels now in garden centers or internet sources(they are pricy though).You may also buy them locally or make your own(More cheaper than the store RB!).

Rain barrels here in S.Florida avert and bypasses water restrictions which are in effect when using  county or city, municipal water.There are fines for ignoring the restrictions when using the city or county water.When you use Rain Barrels there are no fines or restrictions.On the contrary you will be doing a GREEN act of kindness to the earth(keeping your backyard garden or lawn  thriving  green) and to your pocket as well saving for a RAINY DAY(GREEN  bucks saved on the water bill).

Besides ,the rain  a living water  vapor distilled by the sun , chlorine free and rich in hydrogen peroxide and nitrogen  in addition to other nutrients trapped in the atmospher( Assuming and Taking into account that there are no  nearby factory chimnies ,heavy car emmissions etc.. producing acid rain !!)

The rain barrels aere inexpensive if you get them locally from a farmer or a local producer .If so,they start with $60-70 $.

Living in S.Florida we get a lot of Tropical rain.For example WPB city is one of the rainiest cities in USA averaging 63 inches of rainfall each year.Also here at PBC residents use more ffresh water than any other county in Florida.Rain water advantages include among many:

1-Saving on the water bill and the ENVIRONMENT as well .RB-Rain Barrels- conserves and preserves a  source of  energy source that is now becoming endangered .

2-A naturally sun distilled water that is free from chlorine,contaminents,pesticides,pollutants,fertilizers or irradiations that  recently caught attention at the  Acreage cancer cluster dilemma that were allegedly  traced to the home wells of the brain tumor victims.

3- A free water source  ready at hand .No wells digging  is necessary.Just drain the rain into a barrel rather than into your sewer or yard!

4-A collective neighborhood rain barrel initiative could contribute into a flood prevention ,when used effectively on large scale.

5-Recycling water from the sky into the barrels  will help us grow more food from our neglected backyards that are being a home for the non-productive water wasting lawns!

6- Water conserved in Rain  Barrels could be used also to wash your car,fill your swimming pool,irrigate your organic vegetable and fruit garden,water your lawn,Rinse  your pets or water your container  indoor house plants as well to your the out door ones!

Let us know if you need more help in finding ,buying or making a rain barrel.We will be glad to be part in protecting our environment one rain barrel a day! You want to learn more about RB? Come to our classes, details  @:

http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M20618

Happy  Organic Gardening