Biblical moisture

So it has been raining.

and raining...

And Raining.

Here is a quote from a Rueters article published on the 22nd:

With 15 days of rain in the first 21 days of June, New York City is on track for an all-time record in days and amount, Planalytics said. June is also set to be one of the city's coolest in 50 years, Planalytics added.

We don't live in the city but we certainly got rain here! The gardens flooded. Luckily the flood didn't come from the river this time as it usually does. This is all ground water. The earth isn't able to absorb all of this rain fast enough and there hasn't been enough hot sun to evaporate what isn't absorbed. Many people at the community gardens have lost the fruits of their labour.

So far I am lucky. My raised beds have saved the day! My plants aren't exactly happy (except the lettuce) but they are surviving well enough. Here are some pictures from yesterday:

a couple of days ago all of the trenches were full of water now they are just very wet

my cilantro is really taking off now, hopefully my basil and oregano will follow suit

you see the the little pepper? well, I'M excited...

I would like to thank my friend Franklin for the lovely photos above. I didn't have my camera but luckily he was around to be a hero. Franklin has wonderful blog named Have mat, will travel. Check it out!