The Guessing Game

The last two growing seasons have been very wet, and some plants struggled like rudbeckias. They like it dry and succumb to diseases when it’s damp.

Last year I cut back on how many rudbeckia plants I sprouted from seed because I was concerned about another wet growing season. But because I really don’t think we could have three record rainfall summers in a row (at least I hope so!), it might be a good gamble to count on a more normal growing season next year.

I don’t know how farmers do it. At least if the weather and bugs and rodents all go on the attack next spring in my yard, I don’t have to worry about losing my livelihood or not being able to feed livestock or people. I’ll just enjoy a few less blooms.