Worried about the Water Use

Now that it is warming up in the Desert Southwest, I am getting concerned about the increase in water use. Some of my containers are drying out every day now. It might be time to pull the winter flowers out of their pots and throw them into the compost. They are looking a bit weary for all the wilting and reviving they have been doing.

My veggie garden is in and it is looking good. I was a little overwhelmed with all of the space I now have to garden in the front yard. I will plant several squash and pumpkins and melons as they need lots of room! I don't mind watering it because I know I will be eating them in a few months.

I came across all of last years water bills when I was preparing my taxes this past weekend (yes - just a little late). I am going to track the difference between each month now that the bermuda is gone. I am curious to see if I use any less - perhaps not - but at least now I can eat what I water out in front!

Here's an interesting diagram of where all of our water really is on Earth. http://www.blog.thesietch.org/2009/03/24/where-the-water-is/
It helped me put into perspective the debate about whether or not we have enough water or not. I think we need to watch how we use our water....


So for now I will just monitor how much I use - water deeply to encourage the roots to go deep and make sure I don't waste any water...

How is your water use??

Doreen aka the Garden Goddess
www.down2earthgardens.com