Irrigation Project

Building a rainwater harvesting system for the future orchard.

Why Water Matters?

Young trees are most vulnerable during their first summers.
Without reliable access to water, many newly planted trees struggle to survive long periods of heat and drought.

This rainwater harvesting system is being built to give the future orchard a stable and sustainable water source. Instead of relying entirely on tap water, rain collected from the roof will be stored and slowly used to support young trees through dry months.

The goal is simple: create a resilient orchard that can survive naturally, season after season.

Building the System

Buying the first IBC containers.

Bringing the first IBC containers home for the irrigation project.

Preparing the foundation blocks.

Testing the tank placement.

Installing the inlet system.

Rain Water Collection

Gravity -fed “Gravity-fed rainwater system designed to keep young trees alive through dry summers.”

Current Setup

The current setup stores several thousand liters of rainwater collected directly from the roof.
The connected tanks provide reliable irrigation for young trees and plants throughout the dry summer months.

What started as a single 500L rain barrel evolved into a connected three-tank rainwater harvesting system.
All tanks are linked using 75 mm piping and T-joints so rainwater fills them evenly at the same time.

Excuse the mess — I was too excited seeing the system finally working.

Future Expansion

If the current system proves reliable over time, the next step will be a larger four-tank installation in the future orchard in Pomjan.

The same gravity-fed concept will be expanded to support a growing collection of fruit trees and Mediterranean plants through the dry summer seasons.

Support This Project

Herba Pomjan is being built slowly, season by season.
If you would like to support the future orchard, irrigation systems and pollinator gardens, you can become part of the project below.

Irrigation Support

Custom one-time contribution.

Support for rainwater harvesting, irrigation infrastructure, and keeping young plants alive through dry summers.

This project will continue with or without support.
Every contribution simply helps expand the orchard, improve irrigation, and give more young plants a better chance through long dry summers.