When we arrived at Willow Greens Farm in early April 2021, the terrace garden was dormant. We had no idea what to expect, but one thing was certain: whatever emerged from that garden would need water. Our earliest gardening purchases included a watering can and 25-foot hose. To say things have evolved since then would be an understatement.
I wonder, have you guys considered installing a cistern? Also, do the hamlets and burgs around you have central water taps locals can draw on?(back in the BF, ID days many a valley resident took to town with giant containers in truck beds for their water).
As someone who is also on a well, who also waters by hand, I share your dry weather concerns. What a gift that spring house has turned out to be! Although our well taps into an underground stream, with water tables going down as things heat up, I have been planting more indigenous species which can tolerate a longer period of dryness than my peonies and roses. Once your trees get firmly rooted, will that free up your watering demands a bit?
I wonder, have you guys considered installing a cistern? Also, do the hamlets and burgs around you have central water taps locals can draw on?(back in the BF, ID days many a valley resident took to town with giant containers in truck beds for their water).
As someone who is also on a well, who also waters by hand, I share your dry weather concerns. What a gift that spring house has turned out to be! Although our well taps into an underground stream, with water tables going down as things heat up, I have been planting more indigenous species which can tolerate a longer period of dryness than my peonies and roses. Once your trees get firmly rooted, will that free up your watering demands a bit?