Jun. 24—This story was originally published in 2019. For some, rain on a summer day might mean cancelation of plans or a day upended. But for gardeners, homesteaders and farmers, it is a welcome sight ...

Thunder rumbles, lightning flashes, rain rattles against the window. It certainly feels as though you won’t need to water the garden tomorrow. But are you sure? “Rain can be deceiving,” said Sharon ...

Happy 2024! May I be the first to wish you much joy, bountiful harvests and armloads of fragrant blooms in the coming year. You’ll find a list of plant-related events and activities below, but first, ...

Using rainwater can save money in the long run, especially amid rising utility costs. (Getty Images) Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying.

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

DENVER — More and more homeowners are doing away with a traditional turf lawn in order to conserve a lot of water. "The average American uses 160 to 180 gallons of water per day and then here in ...

Households across the UK are watching their water bills creep up while winter storms dump weeks’ worth of rain onto our roofs in a day. There’s a quiet, practical shift happening in kitchens and under ...

Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. “Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

While you might typically fill your watering can with a hose, using rainwater instead is one of the most sustainable, budget-friendly garden ideas out there. However, there is one instance where ...