Over a Barrel

So, exciting news this week! Last Saturday was my rain barrel class through the Hillsborough County Extension Service, and yes this big ugly blue barrel is mine! China was helping me clean it out. Now all the barrels are food grade, so whatever was in there is completely safe, but when we drove it home in the car I wondered how many people thought we were transporting toxic waste! So we cleaned it out with vinegar and water, though it really wasn't all that dirty. The great thing is that the wonderful people at the extension service already drilled a hole and installed the spigot, so that was one less thing Bill and I had to do. The instructor did show us how to do it though, so if I get a second barrel I'll know what to do! Bill went to the class with me, which made it all the more fun. We were able to walk around their beautiful garden before the class. You would never guess when looking at the building that there is a gorgeous courtyard in the back complete with lighted gazebo, pond, and wonderful plants. We really enjoyed the morning.

Now I'm in the process of painting my barrel. I'm spray painting it with that special paint for plastic. Then we'll have to set it up in place to catch water. Will keep you posted with some more pictures as this project progresses.

Roll out the barrel
Roll out the barrel for rain
Roll out the barrel
For this drought has been a pain
Roll out the barrel
Roll out the barrel today
Now is the time to roll out the barrel for here comes the rain!