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Now we are gettin the rain!
Jul 19, 2007 | 4:08 PM PST
Tags: rain , flood , water , rapids , creek , before , after , dogs
Jul 19, 2007 | 4:08 PM PST
Tags: rain , flood , water , rapids , creek , before , after , dogs
We have been in a drought all summer and I have had to stay up on watering and do it during the restricted time allotment. But, since last week we have been getting some consistent afternoon showers. A lot of them are even major thunderstorms that are great to watch from the front porch. Its just fabulous! The only thing is that it makes everything grow really fast...including the weeds, so I am really having to stay on top of that!!
Most of you have read my entries about the creek clean out project and I have mentioned how we are on a flood plane and our backyard changes a lot in a heavy downpour. We had one today, so here are some picts:
- Before Rain:
- After Rain:
- Before:
- After:
- More Rain...
- Look at those rapids!
- Remnants of the flood:
- The veggie beds are raised and made out of cedar posts and metal that is cemented in the ground.
- When I plant behind the creek, I will have to plant when no rain is forcasted so that the plants don't wash away! And I will have to plant items that have big root systems.
- I can't put too much effort into mulching or grass growing because it would all get washed away!
- I have taken note of where water lingers after the rains and planted things that are tolerant of this.
- Since I have been cleaning out the creek, after each heavy rain, I have to go pull trash out that has gotten caught on branches while rushing by
- And, one of the most important things I learned today...the rottie and chihuahua really like rolling in the puddles...don't let them out after the big rain! LOL!!!
