Residential Rain Gardens

Residential Rain Gardens

Welcome to Follow the Drop - An audio series that explores how people and projects are improving water quality throughout the Clinton River watershed. Episode 1 of Follow the Drop: Chris Bobryk chats with Rebekah Randle about building a rain garden. Rebekah is a resident of the City of Berkely and recently graduated from a Master Rain Gardener course, offered online. Rebekah shares insights on the process of moving from planning to construction of a rain garden in her backyard property. We learn about what a rain garden is, what the benefits can be, and how to approach your own rain garden project at home. Questions Covered: ·Water issues leading to a rain garden? ·How did the class help? ·What was planning like? ·How difficult was it? ·What is one thing that you would like everyone to know about your rain garden?