Earlier this spring we had ten days straight of rain, resulting in +-7 inches of rain and soggy fields. Crops were planted late, first cutting of hay was late, but eventually it all worked out.
Then we had several weeks straight of hot, dry weather, resulting in stressed crops and worried farmers.
This week we've had four days or so of rain, resulting in +- 6 more inches of rain. I don't want to be a complainer, because in the long run, all the rain is great for the water table! Needless to say, it's been a little frustrating. "Feast or famine, so the saying goes".
The rain lilies, however, are quite thrilled!
Yesterday...
Today...
Their true name is Zephyr Lilies, but we call them rain lilies because they push up shoots and bloom right after a heavy rain. You can trick them into thinking it's rained, by dumping a bucket...yes, a whole bucket full...of water over them every few days. In the fall, you just take them to the basement before the first hard frost and forget about them until spring!
They are a bright spot on these dreary days!
