LilMsMally

I have a big butt and I cannot lie! 😂

3 water butts fitted. I was doing so well until it got to cutting the down pipe to fit the diverted kit. I got nervous about stuffing it up, so called my dad!

(awaiting the Mastodon response as when I posted on t’other place about having put together my compost bins I got abuse from someone I didn’t follow about them being plastic & told I was ‘virtue signalling’! FYI the bins and water butts are all 100% recycled plastic!) #gardening #DroughtProofing

Nov 20, 2022 at 3:38pmWeb
Show threadAzu Nov 20, 2022
@lilmsmally just asking, why ppl make a big deal bout them made of plastic whether recycle or not? I mean even it wasnt from a recycle one, still u gonna use for a long time
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 20, 2022

@1004 My thoughts too. (I’d deliberately bought recycled plastic ones, to be a little more environmentally friendly as they were good quality and good value.)

But she was someone who when I look seemed to just be vicious to random strangers for no reason. I didn’t follow her nor she me. Just a really unpleasant internet troll.

Show threadAzu Nov 20, 2022

@lilmsmally here in my country this is normal and of course we use a tank - new or recycle one like yours to collect water. But I found out in other country, it’s kinda a big deal(?)

Last time I read that a man got called by authorities because someone reported he collected RAIN WATER FOR GARDENING WITHOUT PERMISSION(?)

I found it hilarious. Ppl who attack u guys for these r just so random.

Show threadLilMsMallyNov 20, 2022
@1004 it’s fine here in UK, most gardeners have them. In fact I had trouble getting these as they were out of stock, after our dry summer this year everyone seems to be getting ready for next year. I’ve a new garden with lots of young plants going in so need them. Have another to fit to collect water from the shed roof too.
Show threadAzu Nov 20, 2022
@lilmsmally that’s great to hear that!
Show threadRuben VerweijNov 20, 2022
@lilmsmally Nice! I have the exact same model as the two in the first photo, they work great and don't take up a lot of space.
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 20, 2022
@ruben they’re on the path by the side of the house so I wanted slimline ones, the other is at the back.
Show threadNic DafisNov 20, 2022
@lilmsmally We have two in a series by our shed, but are thinking of expanding to collect from the house roof too. Hose pipe bans are going to be a lot more common, and we grow quite a bit of veg.
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 20, 2022
@nic that’s my plan for next summer, only bought the house this year and the garden is a blank canvas. Veggies and lots of flowers is the plan. It was easy enough to do, I was just nervous about cutting the down pipe so got my dad to help me make sure I did I right.
Show threadNic DafisNov 20, 2022
@lilmsmally I'm lucky that my partner, and Head Gardener, is a time served (but ex-) plumber who has no fear of cutting pipes
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 20, 2022
@nic my dad is an retired woodworker so very handy. Couldn’t have bought this project house without him being willing to help me.
Show threadSteven EdwardsNov 20, 2022
@lilmsmally Very cool! Will you need a pump in the summer to use it on your garden, or is the plan for gravity fed?
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 20, 2022
@sedwca gravity into watering can and then manual labour! Luckily garden isn’t huge but I intend growing as many veggies as I can squeeze in!
Show threadGali  Nov 20, 2022

@lilmsmally They are great! I have four, and on a normal year (not like this year) they will allow me to water the garden through the summer with only rainwater.

If you're not fond of how they look, I painted mine with Roses & Castles and put some planters full of nasturtiums around the base, and they make me smile now :)

Show threadnebuchi_25 Nov 21, 2022
@lilmsmally wow. i wish i could have that as well. in israel it's forbidden by law to store rain water. you can store bought water, but not a big amount. i feel this contribute greatly to my feeling of unsafety.
#waterStorage
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 21, 2022
@nebuchi down to the different climates in our countries I suppose. We get loads of rain in the winter but last year in summer ended up with hose pipe ban as it was so dry.
Show threadnebuchi_25 Nov 21, 2022

@lilmsmally yeah, it sort of, kinda, makes sense, but i still have an issue with it. i do water recycling for my house plants though - simply reuse the dirty bath and sink water. i honestly think everyone should do it. it's easy and ecologically important.

#waterRecycling #houseplants @houseplants @plants #plants #ecology #solarpunk

Show threadcohanNov 22, 2022
@nebuchi @lilmsmally @houseplants @plants
nebuchi, is the theory that people will be taking water that should go into the soil, or something? Especially makes no sense in a city, unless I'm missing something?
Show threadnebuchi_25 Nov 22, 2022
@cohanf @lilmsmally @houseplants @plants yes, well, the theory (if I understand it correctly) is that this water is 'the state water', 'collective water' and for any specific individual to take for themselves 🤷🏻‍♂️
Show threadcohanNov 22, 2022
@nebuchi @lilmsmally @houseplants @plants that is reasonable only if the state is making sure runoff in cities is being properly channelled etc- not going into waste water.. lots of questions...lol.. I think some states in U.S. have this policy also.
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 23, 2022
@cohanf @houseplants @plants @nebuchi fascinating discussion, UK is wet and rainy and many of us are on water meters for our homes so using rainwater saves money. (My water butts are now full after 2 wet days!)
Show threadAnnieJan 29, 2023
@nebuchi I never imagined a place where storing rainwater could be illegal. Your greywater recycling is smart! Are people allowed to put in official greywater systems, or is that forbidden as well?
Show threadnebuchi_25 Jan 29, 2023
@anne as far as i know you need to get official permits for all that stuff. i'm not sure if you really get fined, because most likely the regulator's under-budgeted and under-stuffed.
Show threadMattNov 24, 2022
@lilmsmally I've been meaning to do that but I'm also worried about breaking something! They look great, nice one.
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 24, 2022
@matt I’m glad I called him as it turned out my die pipe was older and not a standard size so we had to rig up a fix on the diverter kit. Once we had that figured out it was easy. Butts are full now after all the rain we’ve had.
Show threadMattNov 24, 2022
@lilmsmally I bet! Buckets of rain in Sussex today, I should imagine it was even worse up your way
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 24, 2022
@matt showers last few days. I definitely correctly timed getting the butts fitted!
Show threadMattNov 24, 2022
@lilmsmally I might get some next year. Some of my houseplants need non-tap water. Currently relying on leaving a few jugs outside to catch some drops!
Show threadLilMsMallyNov 24, 2022
@matt worth looking on local council website for links to subsided deals, your water company may also do offers. I got mine on a 2 for 1 deal that way.
Show threadMattNov 24, 2022
@lilmsmally Ooh thanks will do