Water

May 1, 2015

Source of Our Water

Yesterday an important event affecting the health of Prospect Gardens occurred. Madison Water Department connected a water meter and pipes so we can attach a hose and receive precious water. 
A few years ago during the drought (remember when for days temps were in the high 90s and even reaching 100 degrees) we did not have city water. Because of the generosity of two neighbors. who provided access to their household water, we were able to limit the effects of the drought. After several weeks of intense watering we became concerned about using precious water for gardening and drew up a list of which plants had to survive and others lower on the list would receive no water. If the drought continued we were ready to quit watering completely.  Mercifully the rains arrived a few days after we drew up the survival list.