What Does Name Cortana Mean. You are cheerful and friendly, but are apt to have an emotional life. You like to have several lines of effort going at once. You are a good talker and promoter and seldom worry over anything. At times, you can be impatient, and impulsive. You have the ability to bring an idea to completion.
Place the rain barrel along a south-facing wall to keep it as warm as possible, if it is going to be used in winter. Disconnect hoses to avoid accidental freezing and damage to fittings. Leave the spigot open except when collecting water for a specific purpose. Prepare for major winter rain storms.
As to the weather--they are said to survive down to 17F. If it gets chillier than that consider buying a big pot (wine barrel) and bringing it either inside or in a garage during the freezing months when young. Once it gets big enough, you will need to plant it, so you can try to cover it with frost protection fabric. The amount of sunlight in your yard seems ideal and it is good that there is a lot of water.