Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 17 minutes ago
Heavy spring rains can overwhelm even the best gardens—but they don’t have to ruin yours. In this video, I show you how to work with the water instead of fighting it. From simple swales and berms to mulch paths, water catchment, and plant placement, you’ll learn practical ways to design your garden for resilience—even in a downpour.
I’ll also share how these wet weeks are changing how I think about water in the garden—and how you can turn your own soggy soil into an opportunity.
🌧️ Topics Covered:
– What swales and berms really do
– Mud-proofing your paths with mulch
– Catching and storing rain the smart way
– Raised beds, rain gardens, and plant placement strategies
– How to observe and adapt your garden during storms
#raingarden #permaculturedesign #backyardfarming
Heavy spring rains can overwhelm even the best gardens—but they don’t have to ruin yours. In this video, I show you how to work with the water instead of fighting it. From simple swales and berms to mulch paths, water catchment, and plant placement, you’ll learn practical ways to design your garden for resilience—even in a downpour.
I’ll also share how these wet weeks are changing how I think about water in the garden—and how you can turn your own soggy soil into an opportunity.
🌧️ Topics Covered:
– What swales and berms really do
– Mud-proofing your paths with mulch
– Catching and storing rain the smart way
– Raised beds, rain gardens, and plant placement strategies
– How to observe and adapt your garden during storms
#raingarden #permaculturedesign #backyardfarming
