Water is a precious resource. In this course, Charles Dowding shares some wisdom for watering just the right amount & keeping your awesome, organic plants well-hydrated!

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Thankfully, as we all use the No Dig method, we don't need to water as much, as the healthy soil conserves moisture.

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You can find self-filling troughs, dotted around each Roots Allotments location, these are a sustainable way to access water all year round, only using what we need. Our community never uses a hose.

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Ideas for limiting water consumption are to water at the base of individual plants, target the plants that need it most, and give more but less often.