John C Daley

Carmen, I agree with Burton, more information, images are really needed so we can comment.

My property is a 'hobby' farm in the middle of a forest. I dont offer feed to the birds. Just shelter and water and later some more habitat over time.

I put flat rocks in the bird bath so birds can stand on them as well. I now have an auto level unit which keeps it topped up and
that has made a huge difference to the number of birds using it and they use it all day now.

That is an interesting place. Could one man manage it alone?
What is the irrigation managed by?
I have worked as an irrigation engineer in Australia.

What are you trying to finish up with, I cannot work it out?
have you thought of using steel pipe and boled connectors?
Do you need accomodation there?

good luck its a smart offer

I have done research on the area,
- Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
- Mountainous inland areas are cooler and receive more rain than the coastal region.
- Average Annual Rainfall: Rethymno receives approximately 574 mm (22.6 inches)
of precipitation annually, with the majority falling between October and April.
RAINFALL COLLECTION PROCESS
With 574mm of rain a year, you need 34 sq M of roof to collect 20,000L of water.
[ 20,000 / 574 = 34 ]
Somebody who has water supplied with a meter can tell us how much a garden uses, I dont know.
But in Bendigo I use about40,000L for myself. per annum. Average family in Victoria uses about 175,000L of water annually.
From https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/drought-support/tools-and-calculators/farm-water-calculator/garden-use
they list the volumes of water used for garden etc for different rainfall areas.
I notice homes for sale on Crete, promote the fact they have water storage tanks installed.
Here is a Greek company that makes tanks, listing size and cost.
https://plastikon.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PLASTIKON-BROCHURE.pdf

Perhaps look at this site!
https://freesaloneducation.com/collections/all-scissors

I think all the opinions are worth consideration.
I would add;
- Do you want to sell at the farm gate?
- A flood zone may have better quality soil, but you dont want a structure swept away
- water is always #1, but if you can capture rainfall it will be easier.
- Power can come from solar panels etc and may be better value than posts and wires nearby.
- Area of land you require may create different needs.
- slopes can be used to you advantage, moving water, flood protection.
- Soil quality is very important, its hard to improve from rubbish soil.

Rick, so have you had success?