Water versus Rain

It has been an unusually dry spring for us here. Today, not the first time, I noticed how the plants just aren't growing like I would expect them to. In the past I have seen this phenomenon as well, and I know why it is this way. The lack of rain. Sure water from the hose will keep plants from drying up and dying, but they really benefit more from the natural stuff that falls from the sky. If we manage to get some here soon, things will really start growing like they are crazy.

And you know, I couldn't imagine being a pioneer, coming from a place I know what I am doing and how things grow and produce, and coming to a place where I have to start fresh. The thought of breaking fresh ground, putting in seeds and then wondering what the heck was going on when they didn't grow. I am in that place now, sorta, kinda. I put a small layer of organic material in where I put my garden. But, ultimately, it is virgin land with I don't know what kind of nutrients in it. I think that is contributing to the lack of growth as well. I think next year will be better after another thick layer of compost over the winter. Get some good nutrients and food for the plants in the dirt and we will have more produce than we know what to do with. I think - HA!!

My Yukon Gold potatoes aren't looking good at the moment. They are a bit wilty and not from lack of watering. I haven't investigated enough to know why but hopefully I can save them and still get me some taters come the fall. If you all have any ideas as to what might be affecting them, chime right in.