Milwaukee has been experiencing some weather extremes. The days have been wet and gloomy, more like Seattle than the typical mid-west summer. The extra rain and high winds tested the skills of the City of Milwaukee Forestry Department. Late nights and long days went into clearing the streets of downed trees and limbs. They are a well oiled machine when it comes to storm work.
The wet weather has hampered gardening. I had worked quickly to get my plants in before the lingering front settled in. The plants are thriving from getting in the ground before a thorough soaking. I over-seeded and patched some areas of turf which have sprouted well with minimal attention. My only regret is I didn't get my shade plants in before it all hit.
Our crew still has a bunch of trees to get in the ground. Most areas are so wet, that we can't get in to do this. Other spots need just a couple of days to make this possible. The trees that are in are happy with the moisture levels keeping them hydrated. The rain is good in some ways and a hindrance in others. I guess you can't have it all.
The walk through my misty garden was a treat this morning. Water drops clung to everything. There were spider webs across the grass that were beautiful. There was fur and feathers from a battle that took place yesterday that was not as appealing to see. Everything was just so quiet and peaceful. I love a hot cup of coffee on a cool, wet morning. I think I will take advantage of the saturated mulched areas and get the Weed Dragon busy burning up all those tree seedlings coming up. Make hay when the sun shines, burn weeds when it doesn't. Have a great weekend!
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