With the exception of Zero-scapers, this latest rainfall is a welcomed sight. And as far as I'm concerned it can keep raining through the weekend.

Now that my garden is fully soaked with rainwater once a week, my plants will be in their happy place. Farmers too, as the corn and bean crops need a boost. But when you look at the latest U.S. Drought Monitor parts of the state are not smiling.

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The extreme northwest part of South Dakota is in the D3 level for extreme drought. Ten counties feeling that effect, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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And in North Dakota, about 90% of the state is feeling the same with some counties in the D4 exceptional drought stage.

So back to my garden. I have yet to top-mulch my raised beds. This year deciding to fertilize my lawn, I won't be using the grass clippings. So, I've found a good use for the local newspaper. Spreading those around the plants. And now I'm on a mission to find a bale of straw.

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