Gardener Association is Selling Rain Barrels
January 19, 2010 Monroe, NC – Union County Master Gardener Association is selling rain barrels to help Union County residents conserve water.
Rain barrels can be purchased in either 60 or 80 gallon barrels. The 60 gallon barrels are $85, and the 80 gallon barrels are $100. All barrels must be pre-ordered by Feb. 22, and can be picked up at the Union County Agricultural Center at 3230 Presson Road in Monroe on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Rain barrels reduce water usage, which reduces bills. They also reduce stormwater runoff into streets and streams. Also, irrigating with harvested rain water provides ground water recharge at the source or rain fall.
By installing one 60 gallon rain barrel you can save 600 gallons of water through a 20-week growing season.
Further information can also be received by emailing unionmg@co.union.nc.us, calling 704-283-3822 or visiting the Cooperative Extension Website at www.co.union.nc.us.
