Drought Has Serious Consequences



Dead ferns throughout the woods



This year we have experienced a severe drought all over the state of Georgia.  Several of the fruit trees that we planted this past winter have already died, and we are very concerned about many of the other trees that have survived so far but might not survive the heat of August.  When we can we carry water to the more vulnerable trees, and we have put a heavy covering of mulch on all of the trees to preserve moisture.

Another casualty has been many of the lovely ferns that usually grace our woods.  As this photo shows, all of the ferns on both sides of this trail have died. 

I have even tried a rain dance, but so far it has not been effective.