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
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
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
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
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
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
Anika Marcus How To Keep a Clean Rain Barrel Generally, we do not encourage the addition of cleaning agents to your rain barrels and tanks. If a system is properly installed with screens, filters, and sediment traps, it should not need routine c... Jun 15, 2026
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
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
Susan Cersosimo Landscape Maintenance Guide Lush vibrant landscapes enhance property value, yield, and visual appeal. This guide outlines key elements to keep your landscape growing strong. Watering All plants need some water- even cacti. In dr... Landscape maintanence Plants Regenerative Agriculture Sustainable Landscapes Jun 1, 2026
Susan Cersosimo Regenerative Landscape Design and Earthworks Regenerative landscape design goes beyond sustainability, wherein the design concepts create landscape elements that build upon one another, creating a continuous positive feedback loop between the so... Earthworks Greywater Permaculture Plants Rainwater Stormwater Jun 1, 2026
Anika Marcus Native Plants Suitable for Salty or Sodium-Affected Areas When remediating a leach field that has been affected a salt-based water softener, and sometimes when working with greywater and blackwater or disturbed soils, salt tolerant plants are needed to begin... Plants Jun 1, 2026
