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How to save the world's water in your garden

The small waterfall by Hamed Saber

“Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink.” – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1798.

What could be more important than fresh, clean water?

Water facts

Only 1% of Earth’s water is usable by humans. Water Science for Schools

About 70% of the adult body is water and [...]

Building a Rain Garden - Part 1

Rain Garden Under Construction

So, you want to build a rain garden to capture water? There is some preparation you need to do before you get out your spade and start rain garden building.

I’m building a rain garden as part of my Extreme Back Yard Makeover, it’s a labor of love. Meantime, my husband is [...]

Rain Garden Design

Stepping Stones by Jo Jakeman

When thinking about rain garden design, it is helpful to know the vocabulary. Does the designer you are thinking of hiring have the knowledge you are seeking; do you know how to explain your needs to them? Of, if you are looking to do your own design, do you need [...]

Green Granny?

Old Woman Portrait by Michael Melrose

Did you have a green granny? A granny who grew her own food, lived without the luxury of daily hot baths, and didn’t drive a gas-guzzler? Maybe your grandma is still around (mine died back in 1985). Is your granny green compared to you?

Would Grandma Be Proud?

Let’s take a [...]

Splash, Learn, Contribute

Here’s a fun activity which will have you, and your kids, friends and community splashing, learning about your local water courses, and contributing to knowledge.

World Water Monitoring Day is September 18th, 2009, but you can get involved any time from now until then. It’s fun. Just take a change of clothes for little ones!

Kits can [...]

How to save the world's water in your garden

Building a Rain Garden - Part 1

Rain Garden Design

Green Granny?

Splash, Learn, Contribute

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