Anika Marcus Irrigating from a Rain Barrel Rainwater harvesting is a smart and effective way to irrigate landscapes in arid environments. Oftentimes, after barrel installation, getting your water from the barrel to your future irrigation site ... Aug 14, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Which Sediment Filter Cartridge Which sediment filter cartridge is best? Wound string, melt-blown, or pleated? Water filter cartridges whose function is to trap suspended particles come in three distinct styles. String Wound Filters... Filtration Rainwater Jul 29, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Anika Marcus Smoothing the Rain Often times, when collecting rain water, the small sediment washed into the barrel from the gutters and roof collects as a layer of sludge on the bottom of the tank. For safe and clean use as potable ... Drinking water Rain Barrels Rainwater Jul 27, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Peter Rabbit in your Garden If rabbits are eating newly planted vegetation, the most effective approach is to combine physical protection with a few deterrents until the plants are established. Young plants are far more vulnerab... Plants Jul 10, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Happy Weeds Many plants commonly called "weeds" in New Mexico are actually native pioneers, pollinator plants, wildlife food sources, erosion-control species, or important components of ecological restoration pro... Plants Jul 3, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Anika Marcus Getting Super Into Green Stormwater Infrastructure The city of Albuquerque is chugging along into an era of sustainable responsible infrastructure slowly but surely. Past and present interest, reeducation, and collective effort is adding steam to the ... Local Resources Jun 29, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Anika Marcus Looking at Look-Alikes In our high desert, it is sometimes hard to distinguish native plants and naturalized vegetation from themselves and each other. Here we have compiled a list of similar (looking) species to help you d... Permaculture Plants Jun 26, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Anika Marcus Rain Barrel Options Here at Cactus Rain we carry a variety of makes, models, and colors to suit all of your water storage needs. This article will cover sizing, material, and common usage for each of our types and sizes.... Rain Barrels Rainwater Regenerative Agriculture Jun 26, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Anika Marcus Rainwater Essentials Yes, Rainwater Harvesting is legal, and encouraged in New Mexico! Rainwater harvesting is either active or passive. Active rainwater harvesting involves the use of gutters, cisterns, and related equip... Rain Barrels Rain Gardens Rainwater Sustainable Landscapes Jun 18, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Anika Marcus How To Keep a Clean Rain Tank Securing your tank and keeping out mosquitoes, leaves and debris is a critical step in successful rainwater collection. Be sure to remove any over-hanging trees or vegetation from over the roof. A Pre... Jun 15, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Anika Marcus Drinking the Rain (An interview with Theresa Odle) As our environment, both natural and cultural, begins to shift, more and more people are turning to regenerative practices. Harvesting rainwater is as valuable as ever, and is a critical tool moving f... Jun 10, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
Anika Marcus Irrigation Basics When installing a new landscape, even with well adapted and drought tolerant natives, supplemental water is necessary during its establishment period. In larger or complex landscapes, where hand water... Plants Jun 10, 2026 Drop in the Bucket
