Rain
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Back in March we had some promising rains. Everyone was feeling positive about the “start” to the season. Early rains are a great way to build up sub-soil moisture.
Unfortunately, a “good start” is not much good if the rain doesn’t continue to fall.
And it hasn’t. 
Usually by this time of year, we are flat out putting seed in the ground.
Where we live is a frost-prone area so our window for getting seed in and germinated isn’t huge. You have to balance things out so that the plant is a at a certain stage when the frosts come. Not too far advanced that seed development is compromised. But up and out of the ground so that the early stages are not inhibited by frost.
Our “optimum” time is NOW. Mid-May.
Obviously it takes too long to plant the seed that ALL of it can be planted mid-May so the weeks surrounding are considered our best option when it comes to planting (sowing) our seed.
Basically May is our “optimum month”.
And we’re still waiting for rain.
Last night we realised we’re even getting low on water for the house.
Just when we thought we’d have a year where that wouldn’t be a problem.
So, once again we’re waiting upon the rain.
And things are getting kind of desperate.
Here’s hoping it gets here soon!
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Oh, dear. Let’s hope you get some soon. It’s been very dry here in Wollongong too. They keep predicting rain. We get a sprinkle and that’s it!
Libby
I’ll do a rain dance, but can’t promise anything.
dont think we should be hoping but praying for rain Jodi.. !!!
The ants were very busy today so i suspect that rain is coming!
whats the latest amount of rain you have had…. think you did get some ????? Awesome timing hey!
Yes Lynette, we’ve had a very nice drop now. Not sure exactly how much but enough to get seeding anyway.