Is it politically incorrect to water your garden when the freshwater levels of Lake Kinneret are dangerously low?

Answer 1

Just killing off your garden is a bit of "cutting off your nose to spite your face." However, you could spend some time and effort in re-planning your garden to be more economic in its water needs.

Look for plants that can replace lawns (grass is a huge water consumer). Plant trees and bushes that use low-water consumption. Be aware that older plants require less than seedlings/younger plants. Mulch your garden/walkway areas. Install a rainwater collection system and use that water for your garden. You can DIY certain things such as keeping your gutters and drains clear of debris to ensure proper drainage into the collector. Rain barrels are available in many places. In lieu of this, you may use 5 gallon buckets. Be sure to close the lids between rainfalls to avoid mosquito growth.

In some areas you may water your garden with "gray water" such as shower, dish water runoff, washing machine run off, etc.... Be mindful of the types of detergents you use in your tasks. Be sure it is non phosphorus and safe for the environment, or you'll definitely cut your nose of to spite your face" by using chemicals that will leach into the groundwater and kill your plants. Be aware, also, that there may be existing regulations in place banning "gray water" use. For example, not being able to "use gray water to flush toilets, or water yards" as it is in our areas. Check your local rules and regulations to be sure.