5/08/2010-Rain Barrel Class through Rutgers Water Resources Program

Today, I was able to attend the class on "How to make a rain barrel" and learned so much (like adding 2 teaspoons of mineral oil to the rain barrel with prevent mosquito larvae, and you should use a full rain barrel within 3 days and 1 inch of rain drops 5,000 gallons of water!). The making of the rain barrel, with their supplies literally took about 20 minutes. ( Yes, I crawled inside the barrel to make sure the spigot was in straight and put the O-ring on and no, it wasn't easy getting out and I ended up rolling around a bit until someone helped me), but all in all, not having the supplies on hand, making it there was worth it. I would have to check out the ones available in stores to do a cost comparison. 55 gallon containers are available on Craigslist, however the parts for making it you would have to purchase at Lowe's or Home Depot and, to be honest, having them hand you all the supplies made it easier. I plan to paint this one and have an idea in mind and yes, they even give you directions.

Hammonton Green is hosting a Rain Barrel on Sunday, May 23rd from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and I hope to attend that class also (as I want two of them). Cost is $40.00 and covers supplies, but you must pre-register.