Plant and Pray

For Rain, that is.   The weather has been outstanding for soil preparation.  In 12 years of gardening on the NCR I cannot remember a drier spring.  I was able to till and plant in an area that normally is not workable until the 3rd week of May or later.  Of course the ability to plant can easily outrun the ability to keep the plantings watered.  If we don't get the forecasted showers this Thursday and Friday, I along with many other farmers and gardeners will be scrambling to keep the soil moist enough for germination and hydration of newly transplanted lettuce and crucifers.  It seems no matter what kind of weather we get, there is room for improvement.  While praying is not an activity I usually condone, a nice shower would be appreciated.