Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain

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  1. marlingardener

    marlingardener Happy

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    I always loved that song by Ladysmith Black Mbasa, and it is especially poignant here in Texas. Saturday night and Sunday morning we got 2 1/2 inches of beautiful rain!
    Our rain storage tanks are full--710 gallons of wet for the gardens! The pond is up and over its banks, which means the overflow creek is full and running. But best of all the oats and winter wheat crops got moisture at a critical time. Looks like a good spring coming here in central Texas! Rain, rain, beautiful rain!
     
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  3. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    That is fantastic!
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Proving once again that all the good weather is either east or south of me :rolleyes:

    Spring is probably not too far down the road which seems strange since a few of my deciduous perennials haven't even gone dormant yet.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    This is great news MG. Wouldn't want rain every day, but it sure is welcome when needed!
     



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    S-H MacGyver in the Garden

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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    We also got some much needed rain down here in SE Texas. There was even enough to fill the old pond that has been dry.
     

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