How to Collect Emergency Rainwater Supply For Your Farm and Why You Need it Now

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  • @SuesSecretGarden3
    @SuesSecretGarden3 Місяць тому +75

    Exactly I was surprised to see how many homesteaders don't save water. I always collect rain water every time it rains in Texas for my garden. 👍🏽 Great job

    • @SowtheLand
      @SowtheLand  Місяць тому +8

      So true! thanks!

    • @byronholmes2496
      @byronholmes2496 Місяць тому +3

      Good day.

    • @Anu_Fathima
      @Anu_Fathima Місяць тому +3

      ​@@SowtheLandTry to construct a big concrete tank to store water, it will be useful during summer.😊
      Because coming years summer will be very hot and scarcity of water will be there it will be useful for guys in future😊

  • @hestiasgardenhomestead7562
    @hestiasgardenhomestead7562 Місяць тому +6

    I showed this to my husband, we live in Mexico in an area where we only get rain for three months of the year. I have him talked into letting me do this for our animals instead of using our water supply from the house.

  • @countrymousesfarmhouse497
    @countrymousesfarmhouse497 Місяць тому +24

    Fantastic video Jason. As an Aussie its hard for me to understand why more people aren't already collecting every drop they can. Most of our country relies heavily on rainwater . In fact during a drought a few years ago ,the gov set up grants for city dwellers to have tiny rain tanks . A lot of bores that are here , prove so high in salinity or minerals that they're barely able to be used anyway or at best onlythose with big money can go deep enoughfor the good water . We have a dam but its been drying up quicker the last few years because we haven't even had minimum rainfall . Every time we put a roof over any structure, the first thing we do is get guttering and tanks on it. No one can survive without water.
    Our towns water has had problems for nearly 2 years with breaks in piping and filthy coloured water ,even bad bacteria a few times. It makes me so glad that my family is in control of our own water . Thank you for sharing ❤❤

    • @SowtheLand
      @SowtheLand  Місяць тому +12

      thanks country mouse! I remember you have been commenting from a long time ago. I do appreciate it!! only people I seen saving rain over here is people that moved from California 🤣

    • @countrymousesfarmhouse497
      @countrymousesfarmhouse497 Місяць тому +4

      @@SowtheLand I have need here a while. I love watching your family thrive, on the homestead and on Yt. Keep going ❤️

  • @Jaynes-Path
    @Jaynes-Path Місяць тому +5

    I used 2 big IBC totes and 2 55 gallon drums to water all my plants and gardens here in Florida. Water is expensive here and we are charged for sewer based on how many gallons of water we use. We can go for weeks without any rain all fall and winter, the grass turns brown and crunchy and almost all of the plants will die without water. People would always say that I must have a huge water bill with all the plants and flowers looking so good. I'd tell them no, I use rain water and it's free. To make the barrels not stand out I bought some Bamboo roll up blinds that are commonly used on a porch or screen room to block the sun and give privacy. They go on clearance every year at the end of the season so not too expensive. I turned them on their side and wrapped them around the barrels. The tops were from the extra length that I cut off and glued to scrap wood and branches, leaving a space for the downspout. The 2 IBC totes were joined together and they were behind a 2 sided vinyl fence on the side of our garage along with the garbage cans. Nothing screamed blue or black rain barrels which my nosey, ever complaining neighbors would have had a fit about. It all worked great until a hurricane destroyed the whole area. Can't say enough good about them. I did put mosquito dunks into the barrels at times because they found a way past the screens. With so many people having Koi ponds or other decorative ponds they were easy to find at stores like Home Depot, Lows, garden centers and even some Walmarts.

  • @janetwithers7427
    @janetwithers7427 Місяць тому +57

    You are the Rain Saving Master , Jason. Love it. ❇️💕❇️

  • @carlapierle8623
    @carlapierle8623 Місяць тому +28

    You put that progression of ever more sophisticated rain catching systems together in one video very nicely! Your enthusiasm is infectious!!

  • @noramax2925
    @noramax2925 Місяць тому +24

    Jason you are a fountain of information and a wonderful teacher. Thank you for all the ways to save rain. Can’t wait to see the others you have in mind.

  • @jenniferelkins
    @jenniferelkins Місяць тому +29

    Very apt topic to be covering after you just went through a hurricane. 😁

  • @nativestand1
    @nativestand1 Місяць тому +12

    They called it ‘Sky Juice’ We drank it 6 months a year in Belize. Yum.

  • @grizdatson4729
    @grizdatson4729 Місяць тому +4

    Contribution from Oz…live in rural town with no town water, 100% of our house water is rain from the roof. Tank catchment is 100,000 litres for the house and 70,000 from shed buildings. Stock and garden requirements supplied by dams. It necessary here as much drier, we get a reasonable amount of rain by oz standards in the south 750 mm annually. Much less than you. Love the channel cheers JASON

  • @trebless71
    @trebless71 Місяць тому +33

    Ingenious, your homestead is looking so good Jasoon all due to you, Lorraine and Penelope.

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame6467 Місяць тому +16

    Always save for a rainy day.

  • @prubroughton1864
    @prubroughton1864 Місяць тому +18

    I only have tank water on a rural block in New Zealand. Have a water filter on my kitchen tap so my drinking water is filtered. I have 20,000 water storage so have enough for my garden/food forest which is on 😊soak irrigation in summer

  • @rockingredpoppy9119
    @rockingredpoppy9119 Місяць тому +14

    Great video Jason! Timing couldn't have been better - stay safe as the hurricane season continues!

  • @normfromhawaii1173
    @normfromhawaii1173 Місяць тому +17

    This video excited me right from the start. Water is life! The Hawaiian word for wealth is waiwai (water). With Aloha...

  • @talkandeattv
    @talkandeattv Місяць тому +12

    i love your rainwater videos !

  • @gypsyheartsouls
    @gypsyheartsouls Місяць тому +6

    Brilliant! It's great to see this compilation of all of your rainsavers ... from wayback to now. Wow! You certainly did heaps ( of everything), back on your first place. Glad your storm damage was minimal. (the way that tree fell on the red gate made it into a Work of Art... as well as saving your fence and corners). the Heavens are with you, Long may it continue. Blessings for You and Yours. 💜💙💚💫

  • @DavidRobinson-mx6cl
    @DavidRobinson-mx6cl Місяць тому +19

    Great video , great progress on the homestead too ! Thanks for sharing !!!!! 😊🙏3❤️

  • @andrewslater8266
    @andrewslater8266 Місяць тому +3

    Great to see a fellow homesteader focusing on water catchment! I’ve earned the nickname “water nazi” by those who are near to me as I learned the value of having water available even when in a desert. I am a firm believer in catchment. I love all of your catchment applications you’ve customized to each structure. You are a visionary who applies!Thank you for sharing this very important skill and mindset!

  • @viviancardenas5032
    @viviancardenas5032 Місяць тому +23

    I love watching you build things. Very innovative! Keep up the good work!

  • @ginnysulya9805
    @ginnysulya9805 Місяць тому +9

    Awesome Jason! Many years ago I made a water catchment system to capture water for my washing machine as our well water was so hard that it left deposits on our clothes! I used two black plastic garbage cans that I piggybacked! It worked great! I saved the grey rinse water to use for the next wash load! I was working at Home Depot at the time and the guys in plumbing thought I was a bit wacky but it saved me time and money! The most expensive thing was the pump I used to transfer the water but it paid for itself quickly! Necessity is the mother of invention! We are in the process of getting a new property ready for us to move to next spring! Water catchment and saving is high on our list of projects, even though we have a well!

  • @TheFeralFarmgirl
    @TheFeralFarmgirl Місяць тому +9

    You could also hook up a pump to a battery. I have a couple of old RV pumps for this purpose. You obviously want to keep that set up protected in a little dog house or something.

  • @barbaraslayden2277
    @barbaraslayden2277 Місяць тому +8

    That's how I water my garden when 2020 hit I've save 💧 it's been a blessing 🙌 🙏 love from Virginia ♥️

  • @matttaylor4059
    @matttaylor4059 Місяць тому +14

    Glad you and the family are safe!

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 Місяць тому +7

    I love seeing the rain and water flowing! (from So. Calif.) And you all coming from S. Calif. know how priceless it is!! Love your videos, ingenuity and use of recycle materials you have around is refreshing! I always switch to your channel when I see a new video👋👋👋

  • @douglasbooker8330
    @douglasbooker8330 Місяць тому +11

    Jason and everyone! We have been praying for grace everyday for the affected areas. Blessings from eastern Pennsylvania.

  • @paperchaser9565
    @paperchaser9565 Місяць тому +2

    You’re a very thorough hard working man who does such great work.

  • @ireneferrante2313
    @ireneferrante2313 Місяць тому +11

    Jason you have been doing an amazing job saving water for your farm. You rock!!!!

  • @bhavens9149
    @bhavens9149 Місяць тому +13

    Great time to put out this Video! Thanks Jason!

  • @ashleehouse5204
    @ashleehouse5204 Місяць тому +3

    My sister made one and always had problems with mosquitos and leaves and it kind of discouraged. I've been thinking about it again recently. I'm glad you made this video!

  • @ChristinaMoore79
    @ChristinaMoore79 Місяць тому +6

    This is a fantastic educational video. When I have my homestead, I fully intend to set up rainwater collection systems so I can save on my water bill.

  • @bernicehoggsfav
    @bernicehoggsfav Місяць тому +9

    You do such meticulous work! It's a pleasure to watch.

  • @takeitslowhomestead5218
    @takeitslowhomestead5218 Місяць тому +9

    Thank you for the great review of the many rain catchment set-ups you have made. It inspires me to get busy. Thanks!💦

  • @johnramsey3306
    @johnramsey3306 Місяць тому +6

    Swimming pools 2nd hand are pretty good for the summer garden water collection

  • @IAmUBro
    @IAmUBro Місяць тому +3

    On the subject of water, find someone near you with a permaculture design certificate (PDC), or knowledge in a similar field. If you were to create a few swales/berms along the natural contours of your property, there would be a TON of benefits. You want the water to stay on your land for as long as possible, and allow it to soak into your soil and not only hydrate your plants, but help keep the well full!
    They could ultimately lead to the future pond area and keep it full as well!

    • @SowtheLand
      @SowtheLand  Місяць тому +3

      I have and I will one day

    • @IAmUBro
      @IAmUBro Місяць тому +2

      @@SowtheLand I look forward to watching it!

  • @mandog2142
    @mandog2142 Місяць тому +2

    Your leaf eaters not only filter out debris but also keep out the mosquitos! You can never have too much water on hand! Super helpful video.

  • @Momma4Freedom
    @Momma4Freedom Місяць тому +4

    Excellent video Jason!!! Lifesaving information and skills to have for sure! We were without power for a week a few years ago due to a massive freeze event here in the Pacific Northwest, Northwest Oregon specifically. We get plenty of rain, however, in this event, we had no electricity to power our small community well. Thank God I had some preparations in place for an outage. Thanks again for sharing so much of your knowledge and experience!

  • @leonannegers7874
    @leonannegers7874 Місяць тому +5

    Hope all is well 🙏 for you and your family be safe please

  • @79PoisonBreaker
    @79PoisonBreaker Місяць тому +2

    120 frost free days a year for me makes rainwater collection not worth the time and money here. For you I see it very useful and you did a great job.

  • @nancyrasmussen2016
    @nancyrasmussen2016 Місяць тому +4

    I don't remember seeing that small open shed before. it must be new that you built. You are so handy!

  • @carriecreates1207
    @carriecreates1207 Місяць тому +5

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
    I built my water catchment system about 6 months ago.
    I used techniques I learned from your videos.
    You are a very good teacher!!!

  • @margaretbedwell3211
    @margaretbedwell3211 Місяць тому +4

    You have great ideas Jason. Thanks for sharing. Y'all have a Blessed day. Time to start the island for Lorraine🙂🙂🙂

  • @shadegarden7375
    @shadegarden7375 Місяць тому +3

    Your video and editing skills are phenomenal!!! It’s funny and interesting!!

  • @aprilr4171
    @aprilr4171 Місяць тому +5

    Love this! I love yall's creativity and this gives me some idea to fix my water system! Stay safe, from Eastern NC!!

    • @SowtheLand
      @SowtheLand  Місяць тому +3

      So glad!! that is the reason why I made this video. 👍

  • @jamesruan913
    @jamesruan913 28 днів тому

    We all struggle when we’re confronted with floods or torrential downpours none stop rain ,we would moan if they were NO RAIN - you’ve done a great collection of water capture videos in one place - keep the videos coming .

  • @janellevoigt5481
    @janellevoigt5481 Місяць тому +1

    I can see Jason buying another 1,000 gallon tank and putting it next to the other one and plumbing the two together to catch overflow from the first, and then Yeah! You'll have 2 thousand gallons saved for a rainy day!! Love the videos, you folks have made so much progress from the mobile home/trailer to your new house, its looking great, inside and out!

  • @elneedah3456
    @elneedah3456 Місяць тому +5

    Glad to see ya back!

  • @madzabinga8382
    @madzabinga8382 Місяць тому +3

    So smart! You are a great teacher.

  • @karenmccleary7616
    @karenmccleary7616 Місяць тому +1

    Maybe install gutter guards to keep leaves, etc from clogging up your gutters.
    Great job!

  • @marilynwilliams7397
    @marilynwilliams7397 Місяць тому +1

    I always enjoy your videos. Your sense of humor and great personality are a pleasure to watch.

  • @albertveli
    @albertveli Місяць тому +1

    Great format with one long video shot over a longer time period than lots of small videos. And what can I say, except ... Rainman!

    • @pampilgrim2274
      @pampilgrim2274 Місяць тому

      Absolutely. He is the ULTIMATE RAINMAN.

  • @TheTamrock2007
    @TheTamrock2007 Місяць тому +2

    This is so perfect. All the rainwater Catchment projects you've done in one video. Thank you.

  • @vickyoakes4584
    @vickyoakes4584 12 днів тому +1

    Great ideas!

  • @davidwagner5338
    @davidwagner5338 Місяць тому +1

    Your rain collection system paid off for you big time. Nice job!

  • @teresaedwards3659
    @teresaedwards3659 Місяць тому +2

    Brilliant!You're harvesting water!

  • @faithrada
    @faithrada Місяць тому +1

    I am IMPRESSED! 😊.. and Inspired. 🌧 🌦

  • @user-vx6tc8mv9y
    @user-vx6tc8mv9y Місяць тому +1

    Love all the different rain water catchment ideas, Do you collect water off the chicken runs roof?

  • @suzannemartin1202
    @suzannemartin1202 Місяць тому

    Rain water is my garden water, we use ICB totes to collect as much as we can store for the almost rainless summer. It’s amazing how much water is needed to grow things. Last two years, i had sufficient amount for my garden. Great video, sir!

  • @knoxurbanhomestead
    @knoxurbanhomestead 27 днів тому +1

    Can you make a video on how would you use rainwater for human consumption in case of emergency? What purifying system would you use? We have thought about using the packages from P&G

  • @judythymian3469
    @judythymian3469 Місяць тому +2

    Jason, that is wonderful!!!

  • @terrywerner8600
    @terrywerner8600 Місяць тому +1

    Tap the bottom or close to and attach clear plastic tube up the side of your tank to give you the level.

  • @marycgarmon7140
    @marycgarmon7140 29 днів тому

    I live in Texas. I try to keep a garden but I plan on adding water storage behind my barn. Yes we have dry spells. I built a storage system for water in Arkansas for our garden but due to deer pressure the garden didn’t do well. But I had water. I believe everyone should save water whether for emergencies or otherwise. ❤

  • @patty9265
    @patty9265 20 днів тому

    I'm with you can't have enough water on your property for emergency. Great ideas and nice job on them all.

  • @Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me
    @Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me Місяць тому

    You’ve come a long way saving rain water. 💚

  • @suzephillips9931
    @suzephillips9931 Місяць тому +1

    Great Video. I know have some great ideas for collecting water for my small garden next year.

  • @j.a.0088
    @j.a.0088 29 днів тому

    You have done great job with this water supply . Lots of people go Off grid and use rain water for drink as well , with water filters , off course . Also sollar panels for all the energy they need in the house and homestead. You made a good decision to harvest all your poultry before hurricane . Although I don't know if anybody in the area will be celebrating much this year . But whatever happens, you will have plenty of turkeys to eat all year round . God bless you 🙏 and give you peace .

  • @jerex112
    @jerex112 Місяць тому +2

    great builds, great edit.

  • @islandgardener158
    @islandgardener158 Місяць тому +3

    I have 6 IBC totes 2 sets of 3 for my garden

  • @juleswins3
    @juleswins3 Місяць тому

    Yes! Flushing toilets. SUPER important at my house!

  • @MK-cw4gw
    @MK-cw4gw Місяць тому +2

    That moment the homesteader became a prepper!

  • @user-vx6tc8mv9y
    @user-vx6tc8mv9y Місяць тому

    Lots of New Zealand homes have home rainwater harvesting systems and can be for watering garden/animals but put in right treatment can be used for for cooking, showering, food prep and drinking water. Perfectly legal to capture use rainwater on your own property there. 30,000 litre tanks, I know people with 2 of them for their house/family.

  • @4WardGarage
    @4WardGarage Місяць тому +1

    That Milwaukee pump is clutch!

  • @Gray8YT
    @Gray8YT Місяць тому +1

    This is so helpful Jason!
    Thank you!

  • @paulet3682
    @paulet3682 Місяць тому

    I have a rain barrel and a private well. I would like more water storage but here in SE WI, we get below freezing temps for a month or two continuously. I have learned to value a rain barrel because we have been experiencing periods of six weeks or longer without rain. It saves wear and tear on our well pump and pressure tank. It also saves electricity. I don't have a large garden, but it requires water like they all do. It is also nice to have water to rinse hands as I work. I got many good ideas from your video. Thanks.

  • @Rebecca-JesusIsLord
    @Rebecca-JesusIsLord Місяць тому +1

    Do you have hose hangers when they are not in use? I love this channel. I'm learning that it's very wise to prepare and prevent because it's better than repent and repair

  • @heatherk8931
    @heatherk8931 Місяць тому

    Here in Nor Cal, theres hardly any rain. 22" average. But if I was in an area where it was different, definitely would. Water is the source of life and having enough is a game changer.

    • @clairecoutts7832
      @clairecoutts7832 Місяць тому

      All the morereason to catch and save water, even if in small containers

  • @Joan-y2m
    @Joan-y2m Місяць тому

    Hey Jason, Great, Great! PSA video on the importance of saving water. I have two rain barrels that I keep close to my garden and chicken run. No more dragging around hoses, plus the well water pressure is low by the time it gets way out to the garden. I actually brought one of my rain barrels when I moved recently from the west coat to my new east coast house. Even though in SC we get a lot of rain, there are weeks in the summer that it does not rain and it does not take long for the ground to dry out. This past storm dumped almost 4 inches of rain last week, but if we don't get rain soon again, I'll have to water my fall veggies. Keep up the great videos!

  • @tigereye508
    @tigereye508 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the rhyolite tip!
    Nice finds. Sweet horse❤

  • @pampilgrim2274
    @pampilgrim2274 Місяць тому

    Hi, Jason! Thank you for putting together this video. It must have taken a lot of time and editing. I agree with a comment from another of your subscribers: you are THE ULTIMATE RAINMAN.

  • @leonasimmons162
    @leonasimmons162 25 днів тому

    Makes sense to save rain.

  • @Haileyway2013tomboy
    @Haileyway2013tomboy Місяць тому

    FANTASTIC VIDEO AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME JASON!!!! Thanks a TON for pulling all these together 🫶🫶

  • @stevesteve9784
    @stevesteve9784 Місяць тому

    Live in Australia and all our water is tank water, no wells, we drink, cook, shower and sadly sometimes fight fires, nothing wrong with tank water, and unfortunately if we do have droughts we have to buy bulk water, no matter how many tanks you have its never enough to please mother nature, hope you guys are ok and stay strong ❤

  • @wendyburston3132
    @wendyburston3132 Місяць тому

    Love all the improvements!

  • @PamelaDraper-j8y
    @PamelaDraper-j8y Місяць тому

    Awesome video Jason, thank you for the educational lesson on rain water catchment 😁. We have one rain barrel attached to our home and I've told my husband we need another. Here on the coast of NC where we're at it rains inland more because we have off shore breezes & my poor plants suffer. Glad you made it through the storm. Praying there are no more. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @richardroyles1423
    @richardroyles1423 Місяць тому

    Hope everything is getting back to normal for you. God bless.

  • @reyflores4606
    @reyflores4606 Місяць тому

    Jason dig a hole in front of the 1000 galion tank valve so that you can fill a 5 gallon bucket. Line hole with pavers.

  • @brokenmeats5928
    @brokenmeats5928 Місяць тому

    I love ALL Sow the Land videos!

  • @mariesheppard3750
    @mariesheppard3750 Місяць тому

    I ve been saving in 45 gallon drums and yes you need that extra water , for power outages and I get a lot of them , have hens and pair of geese to make sure I got water , Thanks, great video again

  • @CassieDavis613
    @CassieDavis613 Місяць тому +1

    Jason, you are the Obi-Wan Kenobi of saving rainwater.

  • @marking-time-gardens
    @marking-time-gardens Місяць тому +1

    Great video! Thank you! 🌻🐛🌿💚🙏💕👵

  • @nancyfahey7518
    @nancyfahey7518 26 днів тому

    I like how you lifted the camera with the post hole diggers.

  • @shadegarden7375
    @shadegarden7375 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much Jason!!! Excellent!!

  • @cynthiabolick3892
    @cynthiabolick3892 Місяць тому

    Hello Jason, tks for rain water video.Much love to ya'll.....

  • @mr.makeit4037
    @mr.makeit4037 Місяць тому

    I believe that smaller rainwater collection stand may serve you longer sitting on a small concrete pad. This would be for stability and termite prevention as the wood looked untreated. Good job.

  • @marilynclayton3430
    @marilynclayton3430 Місяць тому

    Love it! Thank you 💚

  • @davekrieger7172
    @davekrieger7172 Місяць тому

    Jason, you need to wrap the tape around the treads in a clockwise direction, opposite to the direction you would tighten the fitting.

  • @edieboudreau9637
    @edieboudreau9637 Місяць тому

    Coloecting rainwater is a big help.

  • @DianeBollman-h4v
    @DianeBollman-h4v Місяць тому

    It is just two of us and have been trying to be prepared this is a must for me but did not know how to go about it that was cost effective, ( fixed income) so thank for this video. It makes me feel better about iT being doable for us.

  • @larryfeeks6620
    @larryfeeks6620 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent idea! Rain is free. Why wouldn't you save it?

  • @trainingolives3370
    @trainingolives3370 Місяць тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank YOU, Jason. We are in Texas where rainwater catchment is vital, especially with the last few years of drought. We have reservoirs that are historically low and water restrictions are given every year… so this tutorial is very helpful. I have no trust in government systems anymore, so we’ve got to be as prepared as we can without fear. I do fully trust God though, and He is in control.