Rain When I Returned

These guys!

Jim kept the pots and some of the gardens watered while I was away in California. I had such a good time out there with the cutest grandkids ever.

When I got back only a couple tiny zinnia starts and an obedient plant were wilted, everything else looked fine. The irrigation ran, but it was hot and dry.

I watered well the morning after I got back, including the field. Then it rained that evening. A lot.

We got ¾ of an inch of steady gentle rain. This has been a wet and early start to monsoon season and more is forecast over 4th of July weekend.

The new orange rose arrived while I was gone. It's big. It is in transit shock now, with yellow leaves, but should be fine after it settles in when I plant it this weekend.