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Gardening

Siwsan

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2. The forecast is showing rain. Let's see if it actually happens.

Reply to Srkdqltr (Reply #1)

Sat May 22, 2021, 11:49 AM

May 2021

I figured we were in some sort of drought because I was able to mow my back lot FAR earlier than usual. I've had to wait as long as the end of May to mow, because of standing water. This year I was mowing it in mid-April.

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Just planted the Sweet Alyssum. Despite some rain, the ground is almost like concrete! (Michigan) [View all] Siwsan May 2021 OP

According to the weather folks MI is in a drought. Srkdqltr May 2021 #1

The forecast is showing rain. Let's see if it actually happens. Siwsan May 2021 #2

We always say Diamond_Dog May 2021 #3

Checked the forecast for Central Mi. multigraincracker May 2021 #4

I went from mowing twice a week to being able to wait nearly 2 weeks! Siwsan May 2021 #6

NW Missouri Cracklin Charlie May 2021 #5

I remember when we had a Spring like that Siwsan May 2021 #7

Well it's raining now South of Detroit. Srkdqltr May 2021 #8

We are getting a nice rain in Flint, too Siwsan May 2021 #9