Saturday, June 2, 2007

Yet another week with no rain and the {Blue}Grass Garden is suffering. Hopefully a storm coming up from Florida will head our way.

As you can see the grass is getting pretty crispy.

Even Emmet is having a hard time with the hot dry weather. He enjoys his patrols much more now that he has received his summer hair cut.

Always the watchful eye, even while taking a break.

An exciting bit of news: one stalk of grass has climbed over 3 feet in height. Impressive.

Kristin's traditional garden is coming along as well. Watering definitely helps, although I am resisting the temptation to water the Garden.

My grandfather used to say, "It always rains at the end of a drought." Right now I'm looking forward to that day.

Friday, May 25, 2007

Over the past week the garden has not received any precipitation. As a result of decreased activity, and increased personal activity with summer vacation, my aim is to bring updates on the garden in weekly installments.

Although we are in a "mild" drought, the garden continues to grow slowly. I had intended to water the grass, but my plastic sprinkler was melted by a slow drip from the weed-eater's gas tank. Our local weather has apparently been dominated by a "center of high pressure" that has prevented any rainfall. There might be a slight chance for storms over the weekend. Emmet recommended that we buy a new sprinkler.


And even though reporting has slowed, Emmet continues to patrol the garden each day. Today he pointed out the development of tiny lampyridae that are living in the garden, best known as fireflies to the laymen. Emmet remarked that he can't wait to observe their nocturnal bioluminescence. Always something new to discover in the {Blue}grass Garden.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

No rest for the weary. Emmet is always checking on the status of the garden.

It's been a beautiful weekend and I expect to see great things in the garden this weekend.

Saturyday, May 19, 2007

Due to the Preakness holiday, there is no report.

Emmet On Patrol

Action footage of Emmet doing what he knows best.

Emmet says,"I live for this."

Friday, May 18, 2007

Emmet was eager to get out and patrol the garden this morning. He's not a big fan of the rain, so the past two days have been "a bit of a wash," so he says.

Today looks to be beautiful, with a high in the mid 60s and plenty of sun. Emmet said to go ahead and get the lawn mower ready for the rest of the yard.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Today was a bit cool with scattered showers off and on throughout the day. Just a bit more rain to water the garden and ideal temperatures for germinating grass seed.