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Spring time has come back around, even though it appears that the weather is still deciding whether or not it is ready to leave behind the winter cold.  With the melting of snow and ice off our roofs, now is an ideal time to collect water, especially in anticipation of the possible dry months lying ahead of us.  Santa Fe Rain Barrels is back in full swing, providing rain barrels and other services to various stores and businesses in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque area, as well as individual clients.

Wholesaling is something that the business is very active in, and our wholesale market has increased greatly since its birth about two years after the beginning of the rain barrel business.  We currently wholesale to a number of nurseries and other businesses in the area.  Although the majority of our clients reside in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque area, we also wholesale to Taos, and an individual distributor in Las Cruces.  We offer our wholesale rain barrels at a discount price, as long as the buyer has a store or business and is buying at least twenty barrels at a time.  Anyone with a business in sustainability, landscaping, irrigation, and water catchment, can benefit from the interaction, as those who we are currently selling to have.  Wholesale rain barrels in Santa Fe and Albuquerque can be a good opportunity for many local businesses.  May we continue to develop our local economy and lead more sustainable lives.

The monsoons are finally here,  the hot dry weather has subsided for the time being and it has been great feeling more moisture in the air for a change.  Seeing the rain has been very encouraging for most people and their plants trees and bushes are looking greener then before.   Water catchment is very important to have in this high desert climate, whether your catchment system uses rain barrels or above and below ground tanks.  Lets all do our part in saving as much water as we can.  Making improvements to your water catchment systems such as rainbarels in Santa Fe or Albuquerque is the best way to effectively recycle rain water, let’s keeps up the good work!

The days have been getting hotter and hotter building up to the Summer Solstice that is now upon us, and little moisture has come to alleviate any discomfort caused by our high desert's heat and dryness.  Although the recent weather can discourage people from outdoor activities such as gardening due to a shortage of water, this only gives more of a reason for us to collect the rain water when we are fortunate enough to recieve it.  Santa Fe Rain Barrels continues to have a large supply of rain barrels to aid in the development of more sustainable water in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, as well as other nearby areas.  We also have a regular supply of discount tanks and cisterns, totes, and water catchment supplies.  We are committed to helping out with all of our clients' water catchment needs.

Let's minimize the effect of this dry period that we are in by being more sustainable with our water usage.  Please come to us for any needs, questions, or concerns regarding water harvesting and rain barrels in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

With the moisture left over from the winter snows and warmer weather once again gracing the natural world, plants are coming back to life with much growth and energy.  The ideal conditions around us make this year appear to be a good one for various outdoor activities, landscaping and gardening in particular.  These great outdoor activities are beneficial not only for ourselves, but also our community and the environment in which we live.  They give us an excuse to be outside and get exercise, contribute to the natural beauty around us, and decrease our ecological footprint by removing some of the Carbon Dioxide emissions that are released when we drive our cars.  Gardening is something that has considerably developed in Santa Fe, and can be seen in the new Farmer's Market in downtown Santa Fe, as well as in the households of many locals.  Growing our own food, as well as other types of plants, is a sublime act in our society, and helps to support both a local economy and a healthy diet!

Sustainability is a critical factor for continuity of life, and can be seen in the way that plants get decomposed and recycled back into the earth when they are no longer needed.  This in turn gives life to another biological process.  By composting, we are able to cultivate healthy gardens, as well as eliminate the amount of biological waste that goes into the trash.  Santa Fe Rain Barrels offers custom designed composter barrels to help facilitate the process of gardening.  These composters are 60 gallon gray and black barrels, and set up in a way that allows for less time spent turning the compost and more time spent attending to plants.  We want to continue to attend to the needs of locals in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque area in regards to sustainable water and living.  May you collect the water and recycle the waste!

 

 

As the holiday season takes a hold of us, the weather is getting colder and plants remain dormant, waiting for the springtime to continue their growth. Outdoor activity is limited, and outdoor plants require very little attention while in their hibernating states. With all that said, water harvesting is in low need. However, for those who want to continue catching the snow melt coming from the roof, it can continue to take place whether plants are being watered or not. Due to the size of our cisterns and water tanks, water can continue to be collected with ease and no risk of freezing and cracking of the tank. With our Santa Fe rain barrels, however, it is possible for them to freeze and crack. Many if not most people with our rain barrels in New Mexico do not empty their barrels in the winter. Do this at your own discretion, and know that Santa Fe Rain Barrels is not responsible for any damage to your rain barrels if they are to freeze and crack. For those not wanting to empty their barrels over the winter, here some tips in order to minimize the chances of having to replace a cracked barrel due to freezing:

1. Try to have the barrels in a place that gets a good amount of sun. The South side of your home is the best place for this.

2. Check on them to see how much they are freezing. If the ice is getting really thick and you can't see through it or crack it, it might be best to empty the barrel.

3. Maintain them at a level that is not completely full so the water has room to expand as it freezes. This may help.

4. Leave the faucets at the bottom of the barrels a little bit open with a hose attached so that the water can run out and water a tree or plants rather than freezing.

Good luck with all of your winter water harvesting. We are still open for business throughout the winter. Please get in touch with us if you are interested in making a purchase or have any questions. Stay Warm!

As the human population increases, the resources that our race is in need of to survive decrease, bringing ways to live sustainably into the forefront of our existence. As water is a key factor for the existence of life, access to it is of utmost importance, and people are beginning to realize that the more it is conserved and recycled, the more it will be around in the future. In Santa Fe and Albuquerque, a large amount of the population own rain barrels or some other form of water harvesting sytem. In other areas around the country and the world, similar solutions to the concern of water access are surfacing. In Dadaab, Kenya, women have begun to catch water during times of rain in order to water crops for food, and are fighting for the implementation of water harvesting structures to aid in their mission. In Pheonix, a relatively new convention center has both solar panels and a water harvesting garden, and the rise in water prices in India has been pushing the farming community to find an alternative to expensive irrigation systems.

Much of the world is beginning to see the importance of water conservation, much of this due to being forced to find a more sustainable alternative due to current conditions. After seeing how it could be without water, I wonder whether more of the population will choose water conservation before their plants begin to die and washing the car is unheard of.

Let's get started early! Water harvesting systems are easy to install and use, and can eliminate the cost of watering outdoor plants. Rain barrels, cisterns, tanks, and totes are some of the water harvesting systems that Santa Fe Rain Barrels currently offers. Don't wait until your plants are wilting!

Please contact us for more information.