Looking for ways to save money and make landscapes more sustainable? Clemson Extension is offering tips through its Harvest the Rain: From Roof to Soil workshop.
The hands-on workshop is slated for 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 20, at the Spartanburg County Extension Office, 612 Chesnee Hwy., Spartanburg, S.C. 29303. The cost is $70 per person. Participants will learn how to collect and use rainwater. Registration deadline is Jan. 31. Registration is available on Eventbrite.
Hosted by Nicole Goodman, Clemson Extension urban horticulture agent, the workshop will cover rainwater harvesting topics ranging from legal considerations to practical setup tips.
“Rainwater is a free resource that often goes to waste,” Goodman said. “By capturing it, people can reduce their water bills, conserve resources and create a more sustainable landscape. This can be done with a simple system anyone can install.”
Topics covered include:
- Legality and local regulations: What’s allowed in South Carolina
- Rainwater chemistry: Nutrients, pH and plant benefits
- Health concerns: Safe uses and best practices
- Pests and algae: Preventing mosquitoes and algae
- Live demonstration: Step-by-step rain barrel setup
Each participant will receive one rain barrel and kit, including hole saws, spigots and downspout connectors, along with resources on rainwater harvesting and sustainable landscaping.
For more information, contact Goodman at ngoodm2@clemson.edu or 864-986-1270.
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