I took a few minutes last weekend to get my barrels ready for the predicted rain the next day. I unwrapped the weather covers, then removed the winter bypass tubes. As expected, on the last day of astronomical winter, a wave of rainclouds approached.
Then the oncoming pretties changed into a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
Two minutes after the wonderfully heavy rain started, there was a thump from outside. That didn't sound good. Threw on a wide-brimmed hat and flashlight, and headed out into the dark and wind.
Yup, an empty barrel had blown over. I picked it back up, watched the water pouring into it for a second, and headed indoor to dry and warm up. I'd made sure that nobody would be injured if such a light barrel tipped, but I hadn't anticipated wind blowing one over.
I'll have to find a simple way to anchor an empty barrel. Any suggestions?
