tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539457256761038560.post3755277697409936659..comments2023-09-28T04:31:29.088-07:00Comments on Country Living in a Cariboo Valley: The Pasture is Under WaterAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11830022165659654262noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539457256761038560.post-34674481460113284662010-04-27T07:45:51.140-07:002010-04-27T07:45:51.140-07:00Thanks FK, good to know.
The pasture grass is la...Thanks FK, good to know. <br /><br />The pasture grass is largely canary grass, so yes is very water tolerant. From what I have heard, this hay is better for cows than horses....<br /><br />And...the water is receeding now, and fairly quickly!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15423880021791681592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539457256761038560.post-80006334895337903732010-04-23T22:10:27.378-07:002010-04-23T22:10:27.378-07:00I love the look of all of that water! There is som...I love the look of all of that water! There is something truly wonderful about being water wealthy! At certain times of the year our well is filling up at the unbelievable speeds of 1 quart per minute, however the holding tank saves us. The picture of your water is wonderful and a good sign for the growing season! Cheers!Tim and Kari O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692327673634314221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539457256761038560.post-77124283839462369652010-04-23T10:52:45.818-07:002010-04-23T10:52:45.818-07:00I can see you have lots of work ahead of you. The ...I can see you have lots of work ahead of you. The photo of the pig is so cute. Your land is so nice, and wish I could see it. I hope the water goes down fast for you.Paula Jo @ outdoor garden decorationshttp://cleanstar-homeandgardenworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539457256761038560.post-87632997348201003542010-04-22T19:05:14.221-07:002010-04-22T19:05:14.221-07:00I'm guessing that is a bit more complicated th...I'm guessing that is a bit more complicated than it first appears. It is probably flooding in the traditional sense, coupled with a rise in the water table. That is why you have all that willow in that area---water tolerant. I imagine the grasses in that area are also water tolerant. <br /><br />What happened there yesterday, I think, hydrologically speaking, is that the rain dropped into the stream directly and the rain that fell on the surrounding higher ground percolated through the soil, entered the water table, and pushed it up and up until it reached the surface. I could be wrong, but that is more than likely why there is no need for irrigation. I mean, the water table is probably only 15cm to a meter below the surface at all times...depending upon the amount of rain etc. <br /><br />It is only important in the sense that whatever is spread on that plot of land will end up in your water table, streams, and drinking water...assuming you and your neighbours have wells. Just a little something to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539457256761038560.post-60448845146638504442010-04-22T19:04:45.742-07:002010-04-22T19:04:45.742-07:00Pigs are very good swimmers.They will keep their h...Pigs are very good swimmers.They will keep their head above water and swim like a dog. FKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com