Build Your Own Rain Barrel

A photo of a rain barrel with a large flower painted on the side.

A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one that’s fully made, but as Tom Butzler from Penn State Extension shows us, you can make your own to help manage stormwater and save water to cut down on your watering bill, especially in times of drought.

Support our shows » Get our newsletter »

 

More Year-Round Gardening

Staking Tomato Plants

8/11/23 | 2m 38s

Host Tom Butzler in front of a green and blue background, with the words "Plant potting basics: Easy tips to pot like a pro"

Plant Potting Basics

7/2/24 | 3m 7s

Harvesting Winter Squash

10/18/23 | 2m 26s

A diagram showing tree branches and tree trimming equipment.

Tree Pruning Tips

8/12/24 | 3m 6s

A photograph of a beekeeper spraying smoke on a beehive.

Beekeeping: Getting Started

3/6/25 | 4m 54s

A rain cloud above a green lawn, with a man in the foreground explaining lawn irrigation.

How to Water Your Lawn

7/28/23 | 2m 51s

The back of a seed packet with a map of the United States highlighted with a yellow rectangle.

Tips for Reading Seed Packets

4/23/24 | 2m 42s

Planning a Pollinator Garden

7/21/23 | 5m 12s

 

« Digital Home Page