Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to Tucson, Arizona to film the epic work of rainwater harvesting pioneer, Brad Lancaster. We tour the neighborhood of Dunbar Springs, where Brad has been transforming the hot…
July 1, 2026
June 21, 2026
Very inexpensive, yet effective plumbing, solar water heating, & water cycling practices that for 28 years have dramatically reduced water use, while daily informing and rewarding the users. The residents only use 7.5…
June 8, 2026
Check out this illustration on the Ecology of Neighborhood Rain-Irrigated Native Food Forestry by local artist Dennis Caldwell. To download a high-resolution version see HERE A physical version of the sign will be…
May 18, 2026
Enter some intro copy about this video here. This how-to video breaks down the ecological restoration practice of “gully stuffing.” Particularly applicable in the arid western US where there is a lot of…
December 1, 2025
Learn a simple trick for a quick and easy DIY drip irrigation system, perfect for discreet guerrilla growing. This method is ideal for watering plants on the go! Also discover how to fertilize…
Discover how to foster thriving urban spaces through practical strategies promoting affordable housing and strong community engagement. Learn how water-harvesting green infrastructure initiatives and passive sun and shade harvesting can contribute to sustainable…
How we turned a small rain event into a BIG rainwater harvest by planting stormwater within simple street-SIDE and IN-street water-harvesting earthworks or rain gardens growing food and shade-producing native plants. Some of…
Brad Lancaster with the muffin tin demonstration compares FUNCTIONAL landscapes with water-HARVESTING topography to DYSFUNCTIONAL landscapes with water-DRAINING topography. Water-harvesting landscapes also capture and grow organic matter, soil fertility, and the living sponge;…
Rainwater harvesting in tanks vs water harvesting in the living sponge of rain gardens — there are pros and cons to both. See a simple rain harvesting model showing how to turn a…
Easy street water harvesting maintenance tips to boost performance, improve your plant identification skills, and erosion-control rock work strategies and tips. CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:18 Street-side rain gardens capturing street runoff0:28 Cleaning organic matter off…