I am finally getting around to harvesting the rain-water off two of the roofs on my allotment.

One is a pent-roof shed while the other is a chicken coop.

We all know how rain-water is superior to tap water for plants and it is good for the enviroment, saving energy and costing nothing - once the system is up and running.

All I have to do now is fix the download pipes into the barrels I have.

The other job is one of safety, I need to cover the barrels to keep the water ‘fresh’ and keep out wild-life and mischievous kids.

For those without barrels or butts, then do an ebay search for water butt.