Water Harvesting 101

Water Harvesting 101

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Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 6m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Water harvesting encompasses three activities: Redirecting rainwater away from where it isn’t wanted to where it is Storing rainwater for later use, for example, during a drought Recycling “used” water. At my place, I don’t send laundry water down the drain. It’s for my four fruit trees! On this podcast, we’ll cover all these topics and more!

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Recent Episodes

The Mulch Episode

Mar 23, 2026 11m

As water harvesters, we use organic and inorganic mulches in our landscapes. Organic mulches are derived from carbon-based life forms like trees, and you’ll recognize them as bark chips and wood…

A Salute to the Volunteers

Mar 16, 2026 6m

At my place, nearly all of my attempts to plant wildflower seeds have failed. The simple truth is, Arizona wildflowers are persnickety about where they wish to set up shop. Being planted here is…

Planning the Spring/Summer Garden

Mar 09, 2026 6m

We’ve rolled into the month of March, which marks the start of meteorological spring. So, it’s time to start planning that spring/summer garden. At my place, I’m planning for three raised beds and a…

Let’s Talk About the Weather!

Mar 02, 2026 13m

This episode features the iron man of Arizona weather forecasting, Michael Groff. He produces a highly detailed daily weather forecast on YouTube, the Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion. Get a…

Let’s meet Michael Albanese, author of the water harvesting book, The Modern Rain Garden: Scrape, Shape, and Plant

Feb 22, 2026 10m

Let’s meet Michael Albanese, author of the water harvesting book, The Modern Rain Garden: Scrape, Shape, and Plant. Michael has designed and built dozens of rain gardens and also has helped countless…

Creating a Wildlife Habitat

Feb 16, 2026 6m

I’m pleased to report that my place is one of the busiest natural habitats in the neighborhood. In this episode, I’ll share how the local bird species utilize my rain-fed landscape for nourishment,…

Creating Beauty from Scarcity

Feb 09, 2026 6m

As water harvesters, we’re all about creating beauty in our landscapes and gardens. But we’re also dealing with scarcity. It isn’t just the water that’s scarce, we also need to handle monetary and…

What if it snows?

Feb 02, 2026 5m

Unlike most of the rest of the United States, Tucson isn’t covered with snow and suffering through sub-freezing temperatures. But yes, it does snow here. In this episode, I’ll view snowfall from the…

Changing Weather Patterns

Jan 26, 2026 7m

Although we have been experiencing a La Niña weather pattern, with above average temperatures and below average rainfall, this pattern is breaking down. I’m even hearing talk of an impending El Niño…

Meyer Lemon Harvest Report

Jan 19, 2026 6m

In Tucson, we just experienced our first Freeze Warning of the winter. So, it was time to harvest the Meyer lemons. Here’s a look at how I did that– and what I’m planning to do with my harvest.

Maintaining a Greywater Harvesting System

Jan 12, 2026 5m

My laundry-to-landscape greywater harvesting system irrigates three fruit trees. This episode focuses on needed maintenance of this system and its six emitters, three of which are for my big…

Water Harvesting on the Cheap

Jan 05, 2026 5m

Quite often, water harvesting is associated with cisterns. And cisterns are expensive. So, if you can’t afford a cistern, what can you do? Quite a bit! This episode advises you to focus your efforts…

Lush Landscapes Without Heavy Irrigation

Dec 29, 2025 6m

Many people think of the desert as a harsh environment where lushness is impossible without heavy irrigation. Here’s the thing about heavy irrigation: It leads to sky-high water bills. And those can…

Water Harvesting as an Experiment

Dec 22, 2025 6m

I like to look at water harvesting as a decades-long experiment. In this episode, I’ll take you back to my 2004 home purchase, when this place consisted of a bare lot in front and out-of-control…

Water Harvesting as an Experiment

Dec 22, 2025 4m Transcript

I like to look at water harvesting as a decades-long experiment. In this episode, I’ll take you back to my 2004 home purchase, when this place consisted of a bare lot in front and out-of-control…

The Rewards of Water Harvesting

Dec 15, 2025 5m

Now that you’ve done the work, it’s time to enjoy the rewards of water harvesting. In this episode, I’m looking at them via the three activities of water harvesting. I’m also offering a bonus reward:…

The Rewards of Water Harvesting

Dec 15, 2025 3m Transcript

Now that you’ve done the work, it’s time to enjoy the rewards of water harvesting. In this episode, I’m looking at them via the three activities of water harvesting. I’m also offering a bonus reward:…

News from the Climate Prediction Center

Dec 08, 2025 6m Transcript

Our friends at the National Weather Services’s Climate Prediction Center just released the winter forecast and the American Southwest. And it’s looking like a dry and warm winter. Not the sort of…

Growing Your Own Food with Water Harvesting: Part Three

Dec 01, 2025 6m Transcript

Wrapping this three-part series with the third activity of water harvesting, recycling “used” water. You can certainly use this one for gardening, and I do so with container gardens and in-ground…

Growing Your Own Food with Water Harvesting: Part Two

Nov 24, 2025 10m Transcript

Let’s look at the second activity of water harvesting, storing rainwater for later use. This one’s tailor-made for backyard food production, especially if you have a cistern. However, cisterns have…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Water Harvesting 101 have?

Water Harvesting 101 has published 51 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is Water Harvesting 101 still active?

Water Harvesting 101 is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 6m.

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