Dreamy Monsoon Season this Summer at BMGR

Every summer, the dry environment of the Southwest is blessed with a brief season we call the Monsoon Season. Unfortunately due to the overall drying of the west, those much needed rains have not arrived in the past 5 years or so.

But low and behold, this summer we were blessed with a true monsoon season! It rained here on the property and in the area everyday for about 5 or 6 weeks. Not only was it a relief from the summer heat, but we were able to water our gardens and alfalfa fields more efficiently.

Because of all the much appreciated water, we added a new water catchment system attached to the main lodge. We just couldn’t stand seeing the water not being used more efficiently. A large 500 gallon IBC tank filled up in only 5 days.

You can tell how much it has rained just by the lush greenery in the valleys and the mountain. The deep desert is also sporting lots of colorful wildflowers, many that have not blossomed for several years due to the lack of precipitation.

Now we are in the final throws of Summer, August is the best time of the year for the late summer harvest; peaches, corn and tomatoes. Then when September rolls around we will find yet again another wave of relief in the form of slightly cooler days and nights.

Make sure you set aside some time to visit us before we close for the season at the end of October!