Where have those sky aquifers gone?

Since we have had no rain, we started irrigating at Carpenter yesterday. Unfortunately, after one hour a part in the electrical panel for the deep well overheated. The electrician was able to find and install a replacement part so we are irrigating again today.

Foggy in the sky.. Foggy on the ground..

Spreading lime on candycots to decrease acidity of soil.

Foggy December morning. Trees are resting well.

What is winter dormancy? 

It simply means trees stop growing, they "go dormant" for a period. This only happens to trees in colder climates. As a natural defense mechanism, trees avoid damage from the cold by shedding their leaves ("deciduous") and entering a rest period. No leaves, no photosynthesis. 

In case of almond trees, root growth still happens during winter months, I believe. So it is important to irrigate the trees.