The high temperatures have been really wicked on my garden and yard in general. I have been watering some of my trees, 2 years old and younger, plus a couple of fruit trees.

Birds need to drink a lot of water on hot summer days. They pant when it is really hot.

I love the old fashioned flowers that have been handed down through the generations.

There might be thunderstorms in the region today, and we're hoping for a good soak.

My mealy worms had been disappearing without me being able to see who's eating them. I had a few days off from work and I was finally able to see what was happening.