Typically in Michigan, we don’t worry about dought issues until July. Wherever you live, I think you would agree that weather hasn’t been very typical this year. I was visiting with my cousin who lives in northern Florida, and she planted her tomatoes which were soon drowned in their 
floods. It’s been tough at the community garden that I belong to hauling water back and forth from the water source to my plot. At least we have a water source. Other community gardens rely on rain, or connect many sections of hose together to get water from a donor’s home or apartment.
Rainforest Ecological Sprinklers
This year at My Urban Farmscape, I’m using a Rainforest Ecological sprinkler. I love how I can adjust the spray to reach as little as 6 feet up to the full 15 feet width of my garden. In this picture you can just see the green heart-shape which helps to break up water droplets. It’s time for me to raise this spike sprinkler or switch to the tripod sprinkler.
Now that plants are maturing in the garden it’s important to remember to water deeply. This will encourage roots to reach deeper and make for a stronger plant. So water longer and less often. Mostly, watch your plant. It’s okay if it starts to wilt a little. Look at all the plants around that are thriving in this crazy summer weather. Plants are tough and they do a good job taking care of themselves.
For more information and video’s visit the Rainforest website at http://www.rainforestsprinklers.com/
Here are direct links to purchase on Amazon
Spike Sprinkler (in my photo above) Ideal for single small spaces and ability to connect multiple sprinklers together
Contech 300000812 Rainforest Spike Sprinkler
36″ Riser Sprinkler To get above your veggie crops you can locate this sprinkler in the smallest spaces
6 ft Tripod Sprinkler If you have a little more room in the garden, use this. It is collapsable and easy to store and the best part is that you can adjust the clips on the legs if you have uneven ground. At 6 ft off the ground, you can really water a larger space if you have it.
My Urban Farmscape 