I have been gardening for 21 years on a large plot about 15 miles east of Flagstaff. My gardens have not compared to those I had in Indiana or Nebraska, but productivity has been well worth the effort.

However, the last two years have been dismal. Yes, we had a better than normal monsoon, but it was bone dry until we got our first shower on August 14. The temperature was often above 90 degrees, and the relative humidity was below 15%. Winds were frequently strong. Flagstaff had large rains, but in the Winona area, we had light showers.