Tag Archives: water conservation
A Homemade Atmometer
An atmometer is an instrument that measures evaporation and simulates transpiration by plants. It is an aid to irrigation scheduling and can also be useful for studying microclimates. It simulates plant transpiration by drawing water from a reservoir by capillary action then allowing the water to evaporate from a surface that is exposed to the […]
Drip Irrigation for Home gardens–Getting into the zone
There is a lot of information on the net about drip irrigation systems. Many of the sites with detailed instructions seem to be focused on farm type setups. I want to share the development of a system for my small home garden. The information that follows is for the benefit of home gardeners, especially for […]
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