Hot and dry! That’s been our weather the last few weeks. We have had no measurable rain since May 2. It’s tough to see the brown spots in the grass and the cracks in the dirt in the garden. Thought I’d share some pictures. So far, Bert has been able to keep up with watering the garden plants directly but not the shrubs. I guess he won’t have to cut the grass for a while…it’s so brittle it breaks when you walk on it.
The only place the grass looks good is right under the bird feeders, since every day Bert dumps out and refills the birdbath right by the trees.
Targeted watering keeps the radishes and lettuce going.
My sweet potato plant is doing well. I’m hoping I get some pretty flowers from it.
The lavender is doing well.
Some of the tomato plants have blossoms already.
The carrots haven’t been able to push through the dry earth…even with watering every day.
Green beans have popped.
Bert had trouble getting the Delicata squash to even sprout this year. Hopefully the vines will take over this space.
The Echinacea is trying to make flowers already.
Another worry with no rain is how dry the woods are around here. Campers and hikers have to be careful. Maybe it’s time for a rain dance! I’ll get right on that!
I agree with the fire danger! The grasses and humidity are dry, dry, dry. Not a good time to burn anything.