If you find yourself singing “How Dry I Am” these days, you might be under the influence of a large, stationary area of high atmospheric pressure. This past month, most of the eastern United States has been trapped in this pattern, with warm temperatures, clear skies, and no rain at all for most of the past month. In fact, many cities are on the verge of setting new records for low or no precipitation for the month of October, and some may even break records for the driest month ever.… Continue reading this article “Feeling high and dry?”
Month: October 2024
Seeing red – in autumn leaves and in misdiagnoses
While the onset of autumnal leaf color change reminds us that winter is coming, there are many other reasons why leaves turn red. Knowing why and how leaves turn red is key in accurate diagnosis.
These are examples of leaf reddening misdiagnosed as phosphorus deficiency:
Getting ready for an extreme weather event
For those of us in the Southeastern United States, this past week has been a whirlwind of preparation for Hurricane Helene, followed by the terrifying storm itself and now, for some people, months of clean-up and houses, yards, and gardens that may never be the same. My post this week (I did not get to it last week because of the impending storm) will be about how to prepare for an extreme weather event, including where to find accurate and timely information on weather forecasts and how to prepare your house and garden for the extreme weather you may suffer.… Continue reading this article “Getting ready for an extreme weather event”