More Rain

5/2

A major thunder & lightning storm last nite – with lots of rain. A mixed blessing: the power/energy unleashed by storms is intoxicating - an energy boost for us all; the plants show it immediately next morning – they are a bright intense green as a result of the nitrogen released by the electricity; BUT, we don’t need any more moisture now – in fact, we’ve had too much all spring; however, since I don’t have a choice, I try to appreciate it. I surmise that the rain is the earth cleansing itself of the poisons we humans are inflicting on her.

Amazingly, we are able to keep up with all the garden work: planting, transplanting, weeding, and mulching – mostly because we have a lot of raised beds and one garden spot has very sandy soil. The peas, potatoes, beets, spinach, carrots, etc are up and we are constantly transplanting: brassicas (kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower), lettuce, onions, etc. With all the rain, we have a lot less watering to do!