Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Food

Rain tanks are like rain barrels, only upgraded: bigger, better, and your harvested rainwater lasts longer. In this session, you will learn how to use rain tanks as an active form of rainwater harvesting to nourish your vegetable and herb gardens throughout the year. While most rain barrels hold about 50 gallons of water, rain tanks can hold 1,000 gallons or more, capturing water from several storms and storing it for use over the course of many drier months. You will leave with an action plan for the size and type of tank needed to support your garden.