We are at 5.99 inches of rain for the month. This is 2.5+ inches above normal. We had a big T-storm earlier this morning with downpours. I hope the plants I set out didn’t drown. Right now, there is some sun, filtered by the clouds, before the next storm(s) come in. Hopefully, the pepper plants won’t get sunburned.
We are over 7” ahead for April. I just checked the upcoming week and it’s all in the 80’s with no rain in sight.
The first cutting of alfalfa happened yesterday and today Junior Farmer Ryan is ‘fluffing’ it up. It’s drying quickly. Should be able to bail within days, so that’s good. Also means the possibility of four cuttings this season.
My Broccoli isn’t all that happy with the heat, but I’ve been watering everything every morning and evening too, if needed. 87 today, hottest of the week, but in the high 70’s tomorrow. Not much wind, but no humidity, which I appreciate. I’ve filled the outside water dishes for the dogs and Ithaca a few times already, today. Puppy Grover has been running around with Arikara, but I see that he’s ‘melted’ in the shade of the porch for now, LOL!
‘Goof Off Day’ with my BFFs tomorrow. We had to cancel our shopping trip due to flooding last month from all that rain. Got my clothes organized and the only thing I need are a few pretty tops in summer weights and colors for upcoming summer events. FOUR Graduation parties this season and a baby shower - so far!
Beau got the offer on the 47 Black Walnut trees he and Junior Farmer Ryan took down; $34K! Tomorrow he has another guy coming to make an offer, so he will choose between them. That will get his 6x vehicle paid off with some left over to cover hunting travel this year. Two trips to Canada, one to Alaska and one to Colorado/Wyoming. He’s worked hard and deserves his fun. ;)
P.S. All this wet-Spring-long, I prayed for a HOT & DRY growing season.
I am getting it in spades - and my tomatoes and peppers aren’t all in the ground, yet!
Last year (as I continually kvetched about) was just too darn wet!
This year might be a ‘recovery year’ so I can get caught up on canning.
And then, I’ll kvetch about THAT, LOL!