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To: Qiviut

sounds like everyone is having success, other than some dill issues

we are having nonstop rain for a month now. Seedlings have emerged but mildew will wipe out the majority if they don’t get to dry out.

haven’t been able to take the dog and cat for our nightly walk around the property to enjoy the fireflies either!


21 posted on 06/02/2018 6:11:57 AM PDT by CottonBall (Thank you , Julian!)
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To: CottonBall

That is the one advantage that some of my raised beds have - good for wet weather. The first 2 3x8 ft. beds, I removed the soil and filled with Mel’s mix.

It is nearly impossible to overwater, and that mix is workable shortly after the rain quits-while the rest of the yard is a soggy mess.

Of course the dog days of summer - another story - mulch well and water often. LOL


45 posted on 06/02/2018 5:42:49 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: CottonBall

I mowed all day, finished about an hour before the thunderstorms moved in. We had some close lightning strikes. Finally, around 7:30, it was just a light rain. I went walking with an umbrella for about 30 minutes, squishing through the fields. The night before, I walked as the last light was fading & the fireflies were out - didn’t see any tonight. It rained so hard during the thunderstorms, I had two flash flood warnings on my phone - I think I’m going to have to buy some water wings for my veggies!


55 posted on 06/02/2018 7:21:23 PM PDT by Qiviut (Obama's Legacy in two words: DONALD TRUMPIt)
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