Do You Know NOAA?
clematis in the rain
Maybe you’ve never heard of NOAA, so let me introduce you. NOAA is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, pronounced like No-ah, or Noah, the guy who built that big ark when it rained.
NOAA is part of the U.S. government’s department of commerce (commerce? Yep. Apparently its mission to protect lives and property and to help support our nation’s economy). Because it’s packed with all kinds of weather information, including forecasts, NOAA is a great resource for gardeners. Wondering what kind of weather we’ll have this spring? Click NOAA’s link to the National Weather Service and you’ll find forecasts listed by state (or territory, if you happen to live in Puerto Rico). NOAA also lets you access detailed records about major climate changes and events like hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, and so on.
NOAA came to mind today because it’s raining here in Atlanta. The drought we’ve suffered over the past two years has really hurt our yards and gardens, so rain is very welcome, and to celebrate, I’m posting a picture of a clematis covered in raindrops.
Don’t forget to visit the flower show when it opens on Jan. 28. There will be plenty to see and do, come rain or shine!
cheers,
Lynn
www.LynnCoulter.com
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