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August 3, 2012
August 3rd in my garden
I finally found some time (and somewhat cooler weather) to clean up my gardens. I removed several wheelbarrow loads of weeds and excess vegetation. I worked 4 mornings and am really happy with the results. What a great way to spend a few vacation days!
My sister came to visit yesterday and said, "You must have the only green grass in 4 counties." Well, I don't think that is entirely true, but we do have our own little tropical jungle in the midst of a desert. We irrigate because we have ample water and it doesn't cost us much financially. We live above a great aquifer and have a well. So, we don't have a city water bill and only pay for electricity to run our water pump. If you've followed my Facebook Page you probably remember that our backyard was a large lake the past two years. That is because our aquifer was at flood stages, which it does about every 20 years. What a difference a year makes.
Look at my blog on that for more tips on how to water wisely. I do practice wise watering practices, but can always do better. Let me know if you have other suggestions on how to use water wisely outdoors.
Rhonda
My sister came to visit yesterday and said, "You must have the only green grass in 4 counties." Well, I don't think that is entirely true, but we do have our own little tropical jungle in the midst of a desert. We irrigate because we have ample water and it doesn't cost us much financially. We live above a great aquifer and have a well. So, we don't have a city water bill and only pay for electricity to run our water pump. If you've followed my Facebook Page you probably remember that our backyard was a large lake the past two years. That is because our aquifer was at flood stages, which it does about every 20 years. What a difference a year makes.
Look at my blog on that for more tips on how to water wisely. I do practice wise watering practices, but can always do better. Let me know if you have other suggestions on how to use water wisely outdoors.
Rhonda
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August 4, 2012 at 9:31:10 AM
Hi Rhonda I have really enjoyede Your Garden and Yard this year, Probably the only green space I have seen, It is so depressing when you see everything dieing, I have not watered and I am so thankful I didn't buy alot of plants this year. I am starting to cut things off that either didn't bloom or looks died . Well see you Monday Carolyn