tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post405250598483401065..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Drought woesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-75079011767991547212012-07-14T08:50:58.758-04:002012-07-14T08:50:58.758-04:00I pray that you get feeling better also. I know h...I pray that you get feeling better also. I know how difficult it is to at times even think straight when you feel bad. <br /><br />As far as the drought is, we have been in a drought state for going on 2 years now. One of the best things I can suggest to you, is to forget your yard, it will come back when it starts to rain, water your garden for those plants you think you can save that you can eat, can, or freeze. But most importantly water your house foundation. We gather the water that comes from the a/c condensation the drip pipe. Then we pour it on the foundation. We have been doing it for greater than 30 years. I am not saying it works or not---but thank goodness we haven't had any problems. I know doing it on a nightly basis has helped quite a bit. Also my husband does take the hose and water the foundation that he doesn't get with the condensation buckets. But to us our yard can be rebuilt, but if it is our yard or our house, we choose the house. Just giving you some insight.<br /><br />SibylSibylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01913016740072793600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-62831928539468010972012-07-13T19:15:06.561-04:002012-07-13T19:15:06.561-04:00Yes, we need rain here in Ontario too.
I'm so ...Yes, we need rain here in Ontario too.<br />I'm so sorry to hear that your garden is suffering. <br />But I hope you can enjoy your reading and get on the mend.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746411466999319743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-54409794018217458072012-07-12T08:17:25.344-04:002012-07-12T08:17:25.344-04:00Sorry you aren't well and that the medicine is...Sorry you aren't well and that the medicine is making you sick. I certainly hope it cures the ear situation.<br /><br />We are feast or famine here. First we're hot and dry as a desert and now it's flash flood warnings. Too much rain and no sun isn't good for the garden either!<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon and that you get some rain!Manuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-71346148280413811502012-07-11T21:52:05.082-04:002012-07-11T21:52:05.082-04:00I'm sorry you are still suffering from an ear ...I'm sorry you are still suffering from an ear ache! How annoying to say the least.<br /><br />I'm worried about all the price hikes as a result of this drought. Things are dying in the woods. it is sad.Heather L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09892693393383714339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-72757996489435268242012-07-11T18:57:53.362-04:002012-07-11T18:57:53.362-04:00Dry right down to the bedrock? That sounds biblic...Dry right down to the bedrock? That sounds biblical in severity.<br />I hope you get some rain soon. We had so much rain in the spring and very early summer,that I had to delay planting. A lot of my flowers got rusts, (wet seasons favor it) especially the hollyhocks. But now in the heat, we're not getting any rain to speak of. So far my tomatoes are looking good; the fish heads, egg shells, aspirin, bone meal, some comfrey/stinging nettle tea and a mulch of shredded leaves to retain whatever moisture there is in the soil is apparently working. (I use these things because of something I read on Love Apple Farms website years ago).<br /> They need to be watered every other day now though.. (Don't look at my grass/weeds. I don't water it/them). My neighbors have been having trouble with blossom end rot, but I think maybe it's because they don't mulch the plants. They water them, but they don't mulch. I read somewhere that blossom end rot can result from too little available calcium or uneven moisture. Mulch wouldn't be much help in the severe drought that you're having, though. Comfey/stinging nettle tea is amazing stuff. Newly planted seedlings perked right up when I gave them a dose, but it STINKS! I blame it on the sewage treatment plant that sits across the canal from us. Oh, and I hope this year we actually get to eat a few tomatoes. Last year Hurricane Irene ended the season way early!<br /> Happily, it's a great year here for daylilies, or "ditch lilies" as you call them. And herbs.<br /> I hope your sinus trouble resolves quickly with your new antibiotic. STAY OUT OF THE SUN! I got the 2nd worst sunburn of my life in Indiana in OCTOBER!!! a few years ago, (and a stubborn age spot. too), because I was on an antibiotic. A sunburn in October??? I wouldn't want to risk it in JULY!!!<br /> Congratulations on your son's wedding. He and his bride looked so wonderfully happy. <br /> Sorry for the length of this. Once I get started talking gardening, it's hard to stop. <br /> If you ever have some time, I'd love to hear from you. You may still have my email froma coule years back.<br /><br />Dee/NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-90751509287482568982012-07-11T10:17:13.180-04:002012-07-11T10:17:13.180-04:00it's been way too hot here in Ala too, hope yo...it's been way too hot here in Ala too, hope you get to feeling better soon!<br />HelenNannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491593460770080211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-81592191444554736382012-07-10T22:19:43.937-04:002012-07-10T22:19:43.937-04:00I'm so sorry you new medicine is making you si...I'm so sorry you new medicine is making you sick, but I'm praying it will also make you well again. You've had too many health issues. For myself, whenever I do much more than normal I see signs of not being well and try to rest extra. <br /><br />I pray you get lots of rain, enough to make the water table good again. Meanwhile, my friends in England are all complaining about days and days of rain and overcast skies and weather too cold.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-37573321413768114622012-07-10T19:07:59.891-04:002012-07-10T19:07:59.891-04:00Our temperature is over 100 but that is not that u...Our temperature is over 100 but that is not that unusual for our summers. So far our town has not rationed our water. Our water tables here are actually very high. We have though always watched our consumption very close. I have several old gallon jugs with 2 small holes punched in their bottom I fill and cap again to give certain plants a drink and not waste water. Sitting it under the plant and refilling when needed. I want to do all I can and learn all I can now in case it is needed later. Same with stocking our pantry etc. Corn here on the cob and in the can has been on sale many places. I hope those who can stock while it is low. <br /><br /> I do pray you get some rain and the right amount soon. You need relief. Poor thing, you sure have had a bout of health problems. Don't let the garden stress you out and upset you more. Have any of the tea herbs dried out there and can then just be used? <br /> <br /> Victoria has sure been a blessing hasn't she? I remember when you first described her and said she was just the cat you were looking for. God is so good to us isn't He... I have a neighbor cat who visits my yard and I love to see him. I am hoping he is a gofer cat!! :) Don't worry about e-mails and such extras just take care of yourself and hubby and try to get well. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-18035685170736162422012-07-10T17:50:14.711-04:002012-07-10T17:50:14.711-04:00Goodness, I do hope you get some rain soon! We got...Goodness, I do hope you get some rain soon! We got quite a lot with 2 early tropical storms but need more. <br />I like Miss Victoria's new 'nest'!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163314579662654431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-25796699456339967622012-07-10T17:16:12.680-04:002012-07-10T17:16:12.680-04:00Sorry about your garden. Our lawn is pretty well f...Sorry about your garden. Our lawn is pretty well fried, won't have to bother mowing it at least. Even in Canada we're broiling.<br /><br />Hope you are feeling better soon. Some medicines make people extra sensitive to heat so take it easy.<br /><br />Love the picture of Victoria.Give her a pat for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-89718331170330885062012-07-10T17:02:05.347-04:002012-07-10T17:02:05.347-04:00We certainly are a nation in need of prayer. Seems...We certainly are a nation in need of prayer. Seems as if the whole world is in need of prayer. Crazy, uncertain times for sure...<br /><br />Praying for rain, gentle and enough to replenish what has been lost.<br /><br />Victoria is so cute...Cats do love a cozy spot.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com