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My Rain Barrel - Talk of the Neighbourhood
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constantgardener
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: My Rain Barrel - Talk of the Neighbourhood |
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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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stratsmom
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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I LOVE IT!!!!
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p.s. I have your rain 
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louisiana-blooms
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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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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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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How fancy . . . I love it!!! Lookin' good . . . that spigot is a wonderful idea also. I want one too. 
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CritterPainter
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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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
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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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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eileen
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:10 am Post subject: |
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Oh I really like that!!! Much better than your run of the mill rain barrels!!! 
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Capt Kirk
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:34 am Post subject: |
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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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tschnath
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:43 am Post subject: |
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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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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:31 am Post subject: |
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It's lovely! We don't have them here as we really don't need them most years.
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Sherry8
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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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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| Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:30 am Post subject: |
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Oohhh, I like it too! And it matches that planter perfectly!
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constantgardener
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| Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:22 pm Post subject: My Cascata rain barrel |
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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!
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Capt Kirk
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| Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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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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