News — gardening water supply
The arguments for rainwater over tapwater
Posted by John Zeaiter on
The last few weeks or so has seen an increase in steady, soaking rain in my part of Australia. This is the type of rain all gardeners love: the rain that soaks deep down and nourishes roots gasping for a drop of water. More importantly is the fact that at least some of the farmers suffering under drought conditions have received a little of these rains. Not enough of course and not widespread throughout drought-stricken regions but at least some relief may be at hand. The relief that gardeners and those that work the land feel at the arrival of...