Re: [gardeners] heat
asidv@fbg.net (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Thu, 9 Jul 1998 13:08:50 +0000
Allen, thank you for your words for the cattle rancher. So many of
our friends are getting frantic about their herds. And yes, we
remember the good people who not only donated their Midwest hay
but drove it down here. And Willy Nelson did a lot, too. Even our
county people mowed and baled roadside grasses -- anything to get
some nourishment into the animals.
This year the only people around here who are
happy about the weather are wine producers. They have drip irrigation
to keep the vines alive but the grapes are getting sweeter and
sweeter from the unremitting sun.. Should have a really first rate
production this year. The peaches are small but the flavor is
magnificent. The tomatoes slice up all marbled white and red because
of irregular moisture. Personally, we are watering
only recently planted trees and shrubs and one plant of variegated
morning glories from the Orient; everything else has to shift for
itself.
Keep thinking cool thoughts and if you are friendly with any
Indians, ask them if they would please -- kindly -- do a rain dance.
Pat