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Algae in Rain Barrel

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From: Brian Papesh City: Dublin , OH
Is algae in a rain barrel helpful or harmful for a vegetable garden?
	Extension Message From: Brenda Dahlfors Program Coordinator, Horticulture Lake/McHenry Unit dahlfors@illinois.edu
Hi, Brian! You can reach out to your local Extension office for garden related questions: https://extension.osu.edu/lao#county University of Illinois does not recommend using rain barrel water in vegetable gardens due to potential pathogens. https://extension.umn.edu/water-wisely-start-your-own-backyard/rain-barrels
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