Permaculture rain garden

Learn how to build a rain garden that captures rainwater runoff from hard surfaces, such as a roof or pavement, for irrigation or to reduce water pollution.

A seminar will teach you how to create this natural way to control runoff in your yard

Rain Garden - Section View

Catch and Store water from your homestead! Check out this fully integrated water harvesting system in progress. Rain from the roof of the house gets pumped to a tank storage system high on the landscape. Then overflow from the tanks feeds a well located earthen pond.

When most of us think of rainwater capture, we think of rain barrels, tanks, or cisterns. That’s ok, but it presents a couple of problems—cost and space. Installing a storage system that holds a meaningful amount of water gets expensive. It would also take a proportionally large amount of

Rain gardens are not only beautiful, they are also functional. By planting a rain garden, you can help protect your property and the environment.

Permaculture gardening isn't only for big pieces of property, it can also be implemented in suburban backyards! These six easy backyard permaculture projects for beginners will get you on your way to a mini permaculture paradise!

Similar to pollinator gardens, rain gardens offer a way to garden in an ecologically responsible and beautiful way. When you learn and use the fundamentals of rain garden design, you can be part of the solution for reducing water pollution while creating a beautiful landscape to enjoy.