Our Condition Monitoring Star of the Week was posted on April 26th by observer with station number NC-PK-16 in Polk County, NC. We chose this report because it includes a variety of information about their garden, other plants and animals at their location. We especially appreciate the information about irrigation frequency. As spring continues into summer, irrigation will be necessary for many observers. However, wet or dry condition can cause changes in how often irrigation is needed. Therefore, irrigation is a great indicator of moisture levels. Let us know how irrigation frequency changes throughout the spring and summer at your home and in your community. Thanks NC-PK-16. You've set the bar pretty high!
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Agriculture
Plants and Wildlife
This past week we received 1.95 inches of rain. The topsoil across the
property is wet; there are no standing pools of water. Everything is
verdant. Several varieties of sown seeds are sprouting: cowpeas, okra,
sunflower... There has been no need to water any outdoor plants this
week. Beavers were seen this past week (within two hours of sunset) in
the wetlands bordering the property. Deer prints have been made in our
fields, and deer have been spotted in the woods on the property. This
year we have several red-winged blackbirds visiting our bird feeders,
which we have not seen in previous years.
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