Texas Gardening: Continuing to learn while drought gardening... part two, 1 by sharondippity

sharondippity wrote:
We had 2 days of under 100 weather....it's wonderful. I have windows open and the ac off this Monday

The wind is from the north and blowing strongly, drying the sandy soil out even further. It's been nice all day.
High fire danger all around adds to the worries of living in a wooded rural area.

No precip in site for as long as the weather readers can see. I have lost most every plant that was added or transplanted this spring, and it was alot. A really lot considering I garden on acres and worked my tail off. . Not necessarily for lack of water, I have wells and have been diligent . The newbies just couldn't take the 100s for days on end. I have many things that have been in the ground for 5 years or more.

We have been blessed and also responsible for a lot of wildlife this season. I have gotten some great pictures. Photo is my second hobby .Looking back at my dated folders from last summer at this time and it about makes me sick to realize how much has gone. The ironweed in the fields looks like it normally looks in winter and the sumac is pitiful, none for the many birds that depend on it. There are a few stands left around the drying ponds that I think will make it but nothing of the flaming colors that usually beautify this area. I am not expecting much this fall.

I know all in this life is just temporary, still it's just hard to take such a set back. I am thankful I don't have to depend on my gardening labors to provide food for my family and am praying for those who do.