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That was some rain total we received over 3 days! My weather station registered over 16 inches. That is one-third of Middletown’s yearly average rainfall. I am thankful the sun is shining today and that we have some dry weather ahead. All of our tree, floral, and

I said in the last newsletter that the hot days of summer were behind us. Little did I know. At least the days are not as long, but it is still brutal out in the sun in the afternoon. Looks like it will be hot all week,

I have just returned from a road trip with my son to see our family in Lethbridge, Alberta, via White Salmon, Washington.  My other son and his family live in White Salmon, so a few days spent there on the way and on the way back from

We just experienced a few nice days after the longest, hottest triple-digit run that I can remember. More triple digits are on the way, but since we are more than 5 weeks from the solstice with the days a little shorter, here is hoping this next spell

July is here, and if you have been reading the newsletters over the years, you will remember that this is the month with the highest evapo-transpiration rate for plants. Not only is the evaporation rate from the soil high, but the transpiration rate is, too. What is

May finally brought some nice weekend weather, and we did get busy this past month. Mother’s Day weekend lived up to its reputation for being the busiest weekend in the nursery business. Of course it helped that it did not rain like it did the previous weekend.

We are experiencing some of the best weather of the year right now. The hills are still green, the leaves are all fresh, and the roses are starting to bloom. Granted, the spring-blooming trees are done down here, but the Dogwoods are in full bloom on Cobb.

Notice: Closed Easter Sunday I am going to say spring is here because the neighbor’s Western Redbud is in full bloom across the parking lot. If you have never noticed, it is by far the best native redbud in the county. If you want one of your

It is not every year that I get to write a newsletter on Feb. 29th. Hopefully, not too many of us will lose power due to the forecasted weather for the next several days, and you will receive this. Normally, March 1st is when we go back

Happy New Year everyone. My advice for the year is to stay away from the news and your devices and spend more time in nature and your garden. The crazier things get on the outside, the harder it is for me to stay centered on the inside.