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I posted this question in the How Does Your Garden Grow? thread. But maybe this topic should have its own thread.
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How are local gardeners and farmers coping with excessive rain ?
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cyclist II
Short North & Peach District
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The rain destroyed April's pedicab business
Posted 1 year ago # -
Roscoe
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Not what you asked, but this Spring has been a boon to landscapers/developers/anyone dealing in nursery goods. Several of our projects will look better this year, and for years to come as a result of such a great Spring. Root development has been great, just about everything will look better as a result. You could literally grow stuff on top of the ground if you were so inclined this Spring!
Posted 1 year ago # -
SamuraiJack
Hilliard
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I asked Wayward Seed about that today and it has them behind on planting.. which would seem to be the biggest issue.. ground is just too wet to plant..
Posted 1 year ago # -
alexs
Limestone bluffs of the Scioto
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The rain garden at the school in New Albany is working perfectly, retaining roof runoff and letting it slowly soak into the ground.
Just one problem - the plants are still waiting to go in because it's too wet for planting. Our advisor from FSWCD says this is why you plant a rain garden first, _then_ direct the water to it.
Meanwhile I'm having fun teasing the teachers involved, asking if Asian carp have invaded the garden yet.
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scarletandgrey
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I think another issue has been the very cool spring we've had. I think the ground is just too wet and cold to do good planting. I've got my pots all ready to go with annuals next week.
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groundrules
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this is why you grow weed in your basement, people.
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racheltb
clintonville
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I hate to disturb the soil when it is this wet. Doing so can really mess up the aeration, but my basement seedlings are outgrowing their space and I have to plant out soon. I put one tray out yesterday for a few hours to harden off and will do the same tomorrow in the hopes of planting in the next few days.
I can't imagine being a farmer and having my livelihood tied to the weather when it is so wet like this!
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