So keep the garden watered. Moist soil absorbs more heat than loose,dry soil covered with mulch or vegetation.

VOA: special.2010.01.12

An extremely dry summer killed the grass, and thousands more died of hunger.

VOA: special.2010.03.18

People say the sound of thunder that sometimes carries over the dry land around the Pecos River is nothing more than Pecos Bill's family laughing up a storm.

VOA: special.2009.11.28

In dry conditions they will need more water.

VOA: special.2010.06.29