I have 4 55gal containers that are placed at the corners of the house. I bought them from a person in Windsor.

Even without gutters they fill in a matter of a few storms. This past summer was dry, so we had to supplement from the tap a few times. First time in a few summers we had to fill from the tap. Having said that. One of the storms we had beginning of this fall filled the containers over night. Little late in the season to be useful, but a good example of how quick it can happen.

I make sure to scoop water and aerate with a watering can a few times a week. It helps avoid mosquitos and other gunks. If it turns into a mosquito breeding ground, its happened to me once. I cured it with 5 drops from a dropper of clorox bleach, and lots of aerating.

When its time to use nutrients I use a seperate 5 gal bucket with a pillow case and some compost. I bubble the compost inside the pillow case with a small air stone. Its pretty general, and rarely do i try to fine tune nutes with amendments. It is a fun lane to go down after getting the basics down. Yet far from the simplicity of the tea.

I use an old hoop beer barrel. Leaks a little but I can't stand those blue plastic things.