EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 15 MIN
How Safe is Rain Barrel Water? When to Plant Warm Season Vegetables and Flowers.
from Beyond the Garden Basics · host Fred Hoffman
We talk about water safety and rain barrels with Sacramento County Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour who swears up and down on her stack of Ruth Stout gardening books that she would NEVER drink water from a rain barrel…nor would she water her edible plants with it.What’s a gardener to do? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gardenbasics.substack.com/subscribe
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How Safe is Rain Barrel Water? When to Plant Warm Season Vegetables and Flowers.
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