This is serious folks

It’s bad news: 58 % of California is in what is called “exceptional” drought.  I can’t write about the drought with any authority but I can share with you some of the ways I save water around the home.

• Save the water you steam or boil vegetables in.  Let it cool and water your plants.
• Same with hard-boiled eggs.  Some of the calcium in the shells will leach into the water which is good for plants.
• Place a gallon bucket in the shower to catch water while it’s warming up.
• Drop an ice cube on the floor?  Don’t toss it in the sink!  Put it in the dog’s bowl or a potted plant.
• Have an aquarium?  Next time you clean it, water the plants with the water.  Plants absolutely love fish poop!
• Rinse fruits and vegetables in a bowl of water instead of under running water.
• Remove part of your lawn, create planting beds, and fill with drought-tolerant plants.
• Drive your car onto the lawn when you wash it.  Use simple soaps, like dishwashing liquid, which the grass can easily neutralize.
• Use the garbage disposal sparingly.  Start a compost bin to throw those veggie and fruit scraps in.
• Use mulch in garden beds.  It helps the soil retain moisture.

My husband teases me sometimes because I’m a bit of a fanatic when it comes to not wasting water.  But I don’t mind because I know that I’m doing the right thing for me, my plants, and for my community.  Saving water might seem like a pain in the butt but once you start doing it, it becomes routine and a matter of habit.  Remember – Every Drop Counts.

This is serious folks.