Dear Susan,
How you use your water is critical. If you use a drip system with plenty of
mulch over the top, you could probably get a lot more mileage out of the
water you do have - you'll just need to filter it and put a little pump on
so the system works.
I also had the idea of building here and there throughout such a garden,
rain catching stations like upside down umbrellas that are sturdy enough to
hold up under wind but also could act as shade spots for a rest. Under the
roof at the center, a hole for the rain water to go into rain barrels that
could then be pumped out into the drip system.
I've seen a very simple drip system of just one thin tube with the micro
holes snaking through a garden area in our drought ridden area of Georgia
work very well. It uses a great deal less water because water isn't lost to
the air in a traditional sprinkler system, or even a sprinkler hose that
sprays water into the air. Also, because it is placed in the right spots
when the plants are in, areas not needing water (like edges of plots) aren't
wasting water.
Hope this helps,
Di
----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan H. Rohm" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 11:18 AM
Subject: [Community_garden] Water issue
I hope the "experts" may be able to provide some advice or insight for our
committee. Here is our story:
North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) is in the process of starting a
local organic community garden to provide fresh produce for two food
pantries. A parcel of land was donated to NHCO last year, for this
purpose. This land has since been cleared and soil tests are currently
being done.
Years ago when this land was used as a garden, the family used the natural
spring on the land to provide its water. This spring still exists;
however, it is not adequate to provide enough water for a future garden.
This land has no public water source and there is no structure or building
on the land from which to collect water, although a storage shed is
planned for the future.
Any help, information or resources you can provide regarding this water
issue is greatly appreciated. We understand that many community gardens
are started on vacant lots, many of which also have issues of adequate
water to sustain a garden.
Thanks!
Susan H. Rohm
Manager for Program Development
North Hills Community Outreach
1975 Ferguson Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
412.487.6316, opt. 1, x3120
www.nhco.org
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