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LynnMarie
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Lynn
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Posted - May 17 2009 :  8:31:45 PM  Show Profile  Send LynnMarie a Yahoo! Message
I agree Alee. What really worried me is that years ago she had cancer. I can't help but wonder what impact that garden carpet had on her body. Yuck! After all, don't we plant gardens to help our body be healthier!

LynnMarie


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Alee
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Alee
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Posted - May 17 2009 :  8:40:19 PM  Show Profile  Send Alee a Yahoo! Message
Yup!

Here is a great resource!
http://www.harvesth2o.com/resources.shtml

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LynnMarie
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Lynn
Staunton IL
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Posted - May 18 2009 :  05:49:41 AM  Show Profile  Send LynnMarie a Yahoo! Message
Hey Alee, That was a good link on how to make a rain barrel.

Has anyone tried using a plastic trash can? I am also wondering just how safe it would be. With plastics being looked at differently nowdays, would heavier plastic such as food storage barrels be safer than a plastic trash can? After all, the hot summer sun can really heat up that water. I am not sure if both are made from the same grade plastic.

I also want to know if screen across the top of the barrel keeps out the grit from the shingles. What gauge of screen have you used?

LynnMarie


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Edited by - LynnMarie on May 18 2009 05:50:16 AM
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