My Rain Barrel - Talk of the Neighbourhood

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  1. constantgardener

    constantgardener New Seed

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    As you might already be able to tell I'm ecstatic about my newest garden purchase. I received my rain barrel in the mail today, and I couldn't be happier. Now all I need is some rain! Let me know what you guys think! Different looking isn't it?! More pictures to follow!
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  3. stratsmom

    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    I LOVE IT!!!!
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    :-D

    p.s. I have your rain :rolleyes:
     
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    how neat !..now i want one too ...but we re like you at the moment ...no rain in a while :(
     
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    How fancy . . . I love it!!! Lookin' good . . . that spigot is a wonderful idea also. I want one too. 8)
     



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    CritterPainter Awed by Nature

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    Whew, that's brilliant, I can see why you're jazzed! I'd gladly redirect some of this rain (and the chilly wind with it)
     
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    Pianolady In Flower

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    That's really neat! I've got plenty of rain here I'd love to send your way.
     
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    Oh I really like that!!! Much better than your run of the mill rain barrels!!! :stew1:
     
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    I just got one from Wal Mart but it is vynl but the nice thing is that it matches the house sideing exactly! Mine is a 25 gal and uses a diverter box to fill it.
     
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    I saw one just like that in my of my magazines and have looked at it. But I have no down spouts to attach it to. Let us know how it works out. It's nice looking which is what I liked and practical too. I like the addition of the flowers on top and the planter beside it. Nice job!
     
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    EJ Allotmenteer Extraordinaire

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    Beautiful!
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    It's lovely! :D We don't have them here as we really don't need them most years.
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    WOW...quite difference than what I have seen. I would take one like that..it isn't an eyesore like some of them I have seen.. was that your own idea to put a plant on the top? It is so great...thank you for sharing.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Oohhh, I like it too! And it matches that planter perfectly!
     
  15. constantgardener

    constantgardener New Seed

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    My Cascata rain barrel

    Thanks! I will let you know how it stands up once the rain arrives! The top portion of the barrel is called a "crown planter" so I can't take too much credit for using it as such. Definitely a different looking idea and concept, which is what made me fall in love with it as well! I'll post back soon!
     
  16. Capt Kirk

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    Finall got some rain to fill my barrel. We got 1/4 inch of rain and that yeilded 26 gal. of water collected. The excess automatically runs off through the diverter and out the downspout. It has a cover, so don't have to worry about mosquitos either.
     

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