Cool Clear Water, Water....

I have been told to get plenty of it out there, but how leaves me some
questions.

Most of what I have read on the matter leads me in the direction of
watering at the soil level with soaker hoses.

I really like the idea of watering from above with an oscillating
sprinkler, for the convenience and efficiency of it.

I saw on "Lords of the Gourds"
(http://www.pbs.org/previews/lordsofthegourd/) some heavy hitters
watering from rain barrels and using the aerial approach.  I am assuming
that this is okay so long as you are treating the plants with a
fungicide.

Some day I want to set up the rain barrels and pump from them to the
ground (rain water produces so much more growth) but for now it's city
water and a wand walking to each plant.  I know I am not getting as much
out there as I should.

What are the methods the rest of you are using and is there any thought
on the oscillating sprinkler vs. fungicide thing?

Thanks

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