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06-29-2012, 10:23 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Advice for the Heat Wave
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Re: Advice for the Heat Wave
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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Re: Advice for the Heat Wave
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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Re: Advice for the Heat Wave
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 Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous Moon Sunset: 8:10 PM CDT
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Re: Advice for the Heat Wave
Hot!! 102F right now. Humidity 29% thank goodness. Vis- 10 miles. Gardens watered. Starting lawn now.
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