In creating a 3-part podcast series about rainwater harvesting, YMGP hosts Scott Sandstrom and Mike O'Rourke decided to set up a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System® at their Black Diamond Garden Center in Toledo, OH.
As a functional demo, local visitors can follow signage to "The Rain Barrel Farm." The rest of us can enjoy the virtual tour below, via photos, video, and of course the lively podcast episodes that kicked it all off.
"With a goal to avoid city tap water at Black Diamond Garden Center, we installed a four-barrel BlueBarrel System, with room to expand to six. Very efficient design, all the parts were there. Now we have a working demo at the garden center. BlueBarrel took all the guesswork out of my hands and in no time we have 250 gallons watering hundreds of plants each day."
- Scott Sandstrom
Video Description: In creating a 3-part podcast series about rainwater harvesting, Scott and Mike decided to set up a BlueBarrel System at the Black Diamond Garden Center in Toledo, OH. See how they pump the water through a hose to water flowers for sale.
In the podcast episodes below, Scott and Mike discuss this setup with BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Savou. Enjoy the lively banter as this trio talks through why they installed the system, how it works, and what they’ve learned along the way.
A Garden Podcast for Listeners from Coast to Coast
Mike O'Rourke & Scott Sandstrom host casual conversations about gardening on the popular Your Midwest Garden Podcast. Enjoy fun and relaxed interviews with experts and DIY gardeners that will interest listeners from coast to coast.
In these episodes, Mike and Scott are joined by BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Savou. As a special bonus, listeners get a discount code for their first purchase at bluebarrelsystems.com!
Episode 1 of 3. Run time 59 min.
Join hosts Mike O'Rourke and Scott Sandstrom of Your Midwest Garden Podcast as they enjoy a fun-filled hour with BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Savou. The trio discusses system planning, water quality benefits and legalities of collecting rainwater all over the USA.
Episode 2 of 3. Run time 47 min.
One year later, Jesse re-joins Mike and Scott to review their progress installing a BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System at the Black Diamond Garden Center. Learn about system siting, sizing, downspout diverters, how to avoid common pitfalls, and more!
Episode 3 of 3. Run time 1:03.
Enjoy the latest in this 3-part series! BlueBarrel founder, Jesse Savou, joins Mike and Scott to see how the BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System® is doing at the Black Diamond Garden Center. The trio discusses Scott's experience with installation, irrigation, and winterization.
Episode background: Scott decided to build a BlueBarrel System after recording the first episode about rain water quality. He has now set up a demo to water plants at his garden center that are under cover. Tune in to hear how it's going!
