Watering Archives - Secrets of Self Sufficiency

Collecting Rainwater

June 1, 2011 by Daren Willcock

We shouldn’t have to consider recycling domestic water in the UK, yet, as the recent droughts have shown, the cold tap can all too easily run dry. Nationally, there is enough rain to provide fresh water for everyone but, of course, the centres of population are not necessarily in the wettest parts of the country. … Read more

Automatic Greenhouse Watering Systems

December 4, 2010 by Daren Willcock

Automatic greenhouse watering has made fast advances and there are now numerous systems on the market. A choice often has to be made to suit your particular requirements or the type of plants grown. The capillary sand bench This very successful method was first introduced by the National Institute of Agricultural Engineering. Its operation depends … Read more