Rain Barrels & Stormwater Management

​Using rain barrels and implementing other landscaping practices to manage the rain water that falls on your property can make a big difference to your lawn & garden and the health of our waterways. To learn more about these landscaping practices, Virginia Cooperative Extension has put together 6 guides for homeowners: 
         - ​​Rooftop Redirection  - Rain Barrels  - ​​Permeable Pavement  - Grass Swales  - Buffers - Rain Gardens
Make Your Own Rain Barrel!
​VBMG Water Stewards Rain Barrel Workshops
Want to learn more about what's involved with building and installing a rain barrel? ​Watch the video tutorial. 
2025 Workshop Registration NOW OPEN
Join the Virginia Beach Master Gardener Water Stewards to construct a 55-gallon sealed rain barrel. Each barrel is $75 and includes a diverter kit for installation on an existing down spout. At the workshop, additional barrels will be available to purchase. Note: Due to processing fees, any refunds on orders will be $65.

Family Friendly / Registration Required
Monthly / Saturday / 9am
Virginia Beach Farmers Market
 3640 Dam Neck Rd. 
​If you have any questions, or if you have already attended a workshop and would like to purchase an additional barrel or would like to order a Barrel Linking Kit, please email:  [email protected] with your request.
​Please include a phone number.