I'm always surprised by summer rains after weeks of dry, hot weather. And not just a few light showers, but a downpour that lasted for a while. Nice break from the heat and daily watering. Know it won't last, so I'm enjoying it while it's here. Will be staying out of the gardens a few days since we have fairly heavy soils (clay) and mucking around in them will cause damage from compaction. Perfect time for weeding along the edges though and walkways/areas with gravel or bark mulch. A few years ago we offered and planted a Geranium call 'Johnson's Blue' not knowing that the plants are prolific re-seeders, and now we have "baby blues" popping up everywhere. I've learned to cut the plants back before they set seed, and pull seedlings while they're small. I can't get myself to pull the Viola popups though...they're just too cute! I've also started stocking up on bagged mulch, compost, and manure. Next month I'll start cutting back the gardens...even though it's just now starting to feel like summer. I mix and toss organic matter over the cutback gardens to "feed" the soil for next spring. Bagged products cost more, but are easier to work with and store than bulk. Enjoy the cool and rain...while it lasts!
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