Water Harvesting 101
Water harvesting encompasses three activities: Redirecting rainwater away from where it isn’t wanted to where it is Storing rainwater for later use, for example, during a drought Recycling “used” water. At my place, I don’t send laundry water down the drain. It’s for my four fruit trees! On this podcast, we’ll cover all these topics and more!
Episodes
Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025
6 min
A look at rain gauges and rain reporting. Includes recommendations of two rain reporting programs, CoCoRaHS.org and RainLog.org. See Martha's hardworking rain gauge on her blog, www.WesternSkyCommunications.com/blog.
Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
5 min
How I handle a summer monsoon season that's starting on a disappointing note.
Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
6 min
How I photograph passive water harvesting features when they're busy! During rainstorms!
Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
5 min
How to add more drought-tolerant trees to your yard -- without spending money.
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
6 min
How to keep your garden going, even when the daytime highs exceed 100 degrees.
Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
8 min
Summer storm preparations as viewed through the three activities of water harvesting: Redirecting rainfall, storing rainwater, and recycling "used" water.
Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
6 min
How I nearly killed my fruit trees with biodegredable soap, and how switching brands solved the problem.
Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
5 min
Fifth installment in a five-part series on passive water harvesting earthworks
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
6 min
Fourth installment in a five-part series on passive water harvesting earthworks
Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
7 min
Third installment in a five-part series on passive water harvesting earthworks