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Brian Smith replied to Cathy Wise's discussion Above-ground tank for irrigation water? in Community and School Gardens
"I've seen rain catchment tanks formed out of culvert pipes set vertically on a small concrete pad. 
Also, an inexpensive, temporary tank can be made out of hog fence and plastic.  Make circle with the fencing (double layer), line with cardboard and…"
Oct 11, 2011
alley yerger-hendricks replied to Cathy Wise's discussion Above-ground tank for irrigation water? in Community and School Gardens
"Hi Cathy,
You can also try the non-profit organization Watershed Management Group at www.watershedmg.org. They are starting to offer classes for water harvesting, green infrastructure, schoolyard habitats amongst others, in the Phoenix valley. They…"
Jul 28, 2011
Cathy Wise replied to Cathy Wise's discussion Above-ground tank for irrigation water? in Community and School Gardens
"Hi Jeff,

Thanks for your reply! Do you have any idea how large of a tank we would need? Our garden is the size of a small city lot (9,517 sq feet) and contains 9 raised beds at present. We'd like to eventually grow to 30 beds (each 8x 5) We would…"
Jul 26, 2010
Cathy Wise posted a discussion in Community and School Gardens
Hi All,Has anyone heard of, or used, plastic above-ground water tanks for irrigation?Our school/community garden doesn't have water at the site. Students are pulling a garden hose across the street from the school to water. We are looking for…
Jul 13, 2010
Cathy Wise posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
I thought all my chicks were hens. Oops!These are lovely little chickens. The rooster is gentle and lovable (we named him Star) but he does crow and I can't keep him. I am a vegetarian and would never eat him...so please don't suggest.Pick your…
Sep 12, 2009
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