Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]We have had no effective rainfall since the first of April. In addition to the impact on our lawns and trees, the reservoir that supplies our water is also very low, because there has been no rain in the watershed area that feeds it. These images give an idea of our current conditions. Typical lawn grass, burned by the sun, and lack of rain: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Grass.jpg.html Our Tulip Poplars, planted to replace lost oak trees, have gone into emergency mode: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Leaves+on+Ground.jpg.html The leaves remaining on the larger Poplar are about 50% brown: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Tulip+Poplar+75.jpg.html The smaller Poplar shows the overall impact of the drouth: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Tulip+Poplar+77.jpg.html If anyone knows a rainmaker, please send contact info. :~( Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA