Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens

Gallons of a valuable commodity run off our roofs and enter storm drains. Live the eco-friendly lifestyle you strive toward through rain gardens that can reduce runoff and rain barrels to harvest rainwater for garden use. Look at today's rain barrels, learn how to assemble one, and hear advice on using a rain barrel system in the garden, including precautions. Then hear ideas about where and how to build a rain garden, see examples of different gardens, and hear suggestions for plantings. Come and learn how simply you can implement these gardening ideas and enhance your landscape. Presented in partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.