Every few years we manage to have a summer when Mother Nature catches her breath and we have weather that emphasizes the environment and not the sun worshippers. This is one of these years for Ontario at least. Our earth has been so dry and the ground parched in some cases that only prolonged rain could help.
This year farmers are having a bumper crop of hay and other grass crops and the trees are bearing heavy burdens of fruit. Ontario has experienced near drought conditions for several years in parts of the province but reports now tell a different story. Water reserves are about normal as we speak, lakes are healthy and forests have regained their normal state. Here in Oakville we have lost a tremendous number of trees due to stress caused by lack of water.
This year festivals are disrupted, fairs rained out, outside concerts had to go indoors but nature rejoices. Our small sacrifices are more than compensated by the gift of rain. Just think of the fires in BC and count your blessings. I have heard so much grumbling about the rain I get annoyed.
Praise Mother Nature for her blessings and get a life.
This year farmers are having a bumper crop of hay and other grass crops and the trees are bearing heavy burdens of fruit. Ontario has experienced near drought conditions for several years in parts of the province but reports now tell a different story. Water reserves are about normal as we speak, lakes are healthy and forests have regained their normal state. Here in Oakville we have lost a tremendous number of trees due to stress caused by lack of water.
This year festivals are disrupted, fairs rained out, outside concerts had to go indoors but nature rejoices. Our small sacrifices are more than compensated by the gift of rain. Just think of the fires in BC and count your blessings. I have heard so much grumbling about the rain I get annoyed.
Praise Mother Nature for her blessings and get a life.
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