Saturday, September 17, 2011

I'M NOW A MEMBER OF THE LONE STAR CHAPTER OF GARDENERS WHO JUMP FOR JOY TO GET .32" OF RAIN

                                             I was so excited I put this image on my header!
The black bamboo glistens in the rare rainfall. The tenacity of bamboo has gained my respect
during this drought. As a member of the grass family, it has both a shallow and deep set of roots
that can cope with extremes. It's one of the few tropicals that look good right now.

I'm not feeling bad about this runoff. Every drop ran along our foundation and soaked in in minutes. Many Houston
homes have cracked foundations since this drought has dried out the soil unevenly.

The chickens were thrilled to see rain since the bugs get active and provide a snack.
This Arrowhead groundcover (Syngonium podophyllum) is another plant that somehow endures
extreme conditions and utilizes every drop of rain. It comes back from hard freezes if covered with a leaf mulch.

I could show you all the dead plants from the drought, but instead I'll show you this remarkable
Spearmint plant that continues to amaze me. Its buddies are all in pots that...yes...have
been watered weekly in order to survive.
May we all get rain soon!
Thanks for stopping by.

David/ :-)



7 comments:

  1. Glad you got some rain. Those pics look great. Great shot of the chicken. Once bamboo gets situated, it really takes off and does well. I don't have to do much AND it LOVES intense sun. Chris Las Aventuras

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  2. I'm so happy for you and your garden. I rushed to get the rain gauge out when I saw a spot of rain. That was enough to chase it away. Maybe today!

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  3. .32" is exactly .32" more than we got on the island as of Saturday. Very jealous...

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  4. I was following your rain clouds on my mobile phone last night while attending a Michael Martin Murphy set at the local bluegrass festival. I began to applaud much to the chagrin of my neighbors. Not to brag brag but we've had 3 inches so far. Makes for good fescue.

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  5. I see you're measuring the rain with a bottle cap now! But, it looks like a lot with that runoff! My husband says "The weathermen say it will be hot and dry this fall - that gives me lots of hope because they're always wrong!!!"

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  6. I am glad to see that you are actually starting to get some rain...too late for the farmers I expect but it gives hope for the garden.

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  7. Yay! Rain is rain no matter how much or how little. Great new header!

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I always appreciate your comments & questions! Happy Gardening from David/ Tropical Texana

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