Another inch and 1/8th fell this evening. This one I planned for. I fertilized with 10-10-10 an inch and a half deep in a 5 inch circle around the plants this morning. They still may drown, but they'll have their NPK.
I watched the rain in the new garden. Raindrops bounced and ran off quickly. The same rain in our established garden doesn't do that even though the incline/decline is the same. One huge difference is the amount of organic material in the established garden. For 4 years, I've added/dug-in/tilled-in oak leaves, straw, certain garden plants, and hay. (Mostly oak leaves) For 2014 - now, there are no signs of runoff. We live on the side of a hill. Yes, it has been a lot of work, and yes, it is worth it. I have no doubt that if it can grow in my area - it will grow in my established garden - with exception of plants needing alkaline soil.
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