We have been unable to find a timer system that is compatible with the low water pressure our tank produces. (It uses only gravity. Next year, we will install a pump and move the tank over to the church to collect rainwater, eliminating this problem.)
So, we need to get some volunteers who are willing to water the garden. Watering takes between 45 minutes to an hour and consists of turning on the spigot at the tank, waiting 20 to 30 minutes, turning the spigot off, attaching the other hose, and repeating the process. Besides turning the spigot on and off and connecting/disconnect the hoses, there is no work required.
We are looking for people who might be willing to water on a regular basis (Wednesday is already covered) and on an intermittent basis. If you are available and interested, please let me know. We really need your help. Thanks
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
First Look: New Watering System
The folks from Rain Brothers came out today and set up our new water tank.
This 550-gallon tank is made in Ohio and will be filled up for us by the Harlem Township Fire Department.
They also got a start on laying down the soaker tape, but they'll have to finish up later in the week. Since the tank is slightly uphill from the garden, the water system will work on gravity alone.
Once it is set up, we'll be able to test it out. When everything is ready to go, we'll open up planting to our individual planters.
In the long term, we'll hook up the tank to the gutters on the church to collect the rain water. With a small pump we'll be able to move the water to the entire garden--a big improvement over last year. Water was a major limitation for us last year. With the new system we'll be able to plant the entire plot this year, greatly increasing our harvest over our first year.
This 550-gallon tank is made in Ohio and will be filled up for us by the Harlem Township Fire Department.
They also got a start on laying down the soaker tape, but they'll have to finish up later in the week. Since the tank is slightly uphill from the garden, the water system will work on gravity alone.
Once it is set up, we'll be able to test it out. When everything is ready to go, we'll open up planting to our individual planters.
In the long term, we'll hook up the tank to the gutters on the church to collect the rain water. With a small pump we'll be able to move the water to the entire garden--a big improvement over last year. Water was a major limitation for us last year. With the new system we'll be able to plant the entire plot this year, greatly increasing our harvest over our first year.
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