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Old 06-29-2012, 10:23 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 06-29-2012, 10:29 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Keeping the soil, wooden fences, lawns that are under or near the bananas moist with a mister or frequent watering helps to keep up the humidity.
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I run the mister during the day when it's pushing 100° or more, I like to get in there with them too!!!!
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Hot & Low Humidity in Lizard creek today.

Big City 35 miles away says weather is:


Barometer: 29.94 inHg. falling

Wind: E. 6mph



Humidity: 43%

Wind Gust: 8mph



Dew Point: 69°F / 21°C steady

Temp: 95°F



Visibility: 10.00mi.

Sunrise: 6:04 AM CDT



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Hot!! 102F right now. Humidity 29% thank goodness. Vis- 10 miles. Gardens watered. Starting lawn now.
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