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Originally Posted by Taf
An old trick I was taught in the RAF:
Dig a hole about a foot deep, part fill with foliage then place a cup in the centre. Cover the hole with plastic sheeting, place a small stone near the centre above the cup. Water from the foliage will evaporate, condense on the plastic and run down to the cup.
This can also be used on a sandy beach where you dig to the water table, so foliage isn't needed.
Polycarb-glazed greenhouses often get a lot of condensation inside as the plants transpire (?), but I've yet to figure out a way to collect it for reycling to the plants.
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I was going to say that but I wasn't sure how many twigs are available - and like you say - "cup". Enough to survive on but not gallons.
How's about you use the water from the water butt and fit a length of hosepipe to the tap, plug the free end, (leave the valve only slightly open) , bury it to the area you want to irrigate and pierce the area where you need the supply first.