Using Roof Water at Home and in Food Gardens

Roof water harvesting can be used both inside the household and in small food gardens close to the home. In this section, you will explore simple, practical ways to use stored roof water at the household level and see how even small amounts of water can support key crops in the garden, especially during dry spells.

Start by looking at the examples below,

A basic roof water harvesting system at the household level

Using stored roof water to support small food gardens during dry periods

Watch the Practical Guide to Roof Water Harvesting YouTube video below.

Click below to open the “Storing Roof Water Harvesting at Home and in Food Gardens” PowerPoint Presentation.