For the second spring in a row it seems as though my gardens are suffering from a lack of rain. Regardless of how good my soil is, how high my germination rate of my seeds are, or even how optimal the temperatures are, the lack of rain will keep my garden from producing. There is nothing better than a good soaking rain to refresh the earth, to replenish the reserves, and give the plants the well deserved drink that they need after exerting all of their energy into sprouting.