Rain Barrels are becoming very popular here in Eastern NC. They are used to harvest rain water for plant irrigation and any other outdoor watering activity. This is a great way to conserve water and also have a great plants or just let the kids cool off during our hot, dry summers.
If you would like to make your own rain barrel we have compiled information and a slideshow from workshops that Charlie Humphrey, Craven County Cooperative Extension and Craven County Master Gardeners offered. Please call us and we will be glad to mail a copy to you.
Check out the following links and begin your adventure in helping to conserve one of our most precious natural resources.
Read or print instructions, hardware list, and tools needed to construct your own rain barrel.
