August was a month of high temperatures, even higher humidity and hardly any rain.
The garden slowly dried out as I only water the veggie containers. Being on a well and in the country it is impossible to water everything.
We did have some glorious rain on and off for two days. But it was not enough to coax the wanna be grass back to being green, though the weeds kept on growing.
The poplar trees are so dry that many leaves are turning yellow and falling from lack of rain. One good thing is that the lawns do not have to be cut and trimmed as frequently.
The gardens are mainly perennial plants that are tolerant of little water.
The shady areas at the front of the house do well with water for the pots.
Summer weather will slowly fade away as the ‘ber’ months arrive. Signs of fall are slowing creeping into the garden as the sedum gives hints of the colour to come.
Through my Garden Gate is the place you can see other August gardens from around the world.
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Jennifer Jilks
It was tough, the dry weather. Now we’ve rain, though. I hope you got some.
You’re right, you have to prioritize the important waterings!
Vondean Erickson
Hi Linda
I enjoyed looking at your garden even though it is dry. We need rain but thankful
we are not like people in Mississippi. They have been hit so hard.
I water every 3 days and my plants do not look too bad.
It is suppose to be in the 100’s here today. I think back when growing up did not have AC or fans.
I stay in and read and want to start a crochet pattern called Tunisian Crochet full stitch. My sons school friend from back home sent him a picture of a afghan she had made. It is beautiful. She told him to show the picture to his mother as she knows I love to crochet.
Take care
Vondean
Vondean Erickson
Hi Linda
I enjoyed looking at your garden even though it is dry. We need rain but thankful
we are not like people in Mississippi. They have been hit so hard.
I water every 3 days and my plants do not look too bad.
It is suppose to be in the 100’s here today. I think back when growing up did not have AC or fans.
I stay in and read and want to start a crochet pattern called Tunisian Crochet full stitch. My sons school friend from back home sent him a picture of a afghan she had made. It is beautiful. She told him to show the picture to his mother as she knows I love to crochet.
Take care
Vondean
Sarah
Glad you and your garden have been coping with the very dry conditions that all of us seem to have been experiencing. It’s sad to see the leaves already falling from the trees so early, this has been happening too closer to London where the temperatures have been higher. Hope you have more rain in September!
Myrtle Thomas
Yes, Linda, it may be warming up some again but the look and feel of fall are in the air.
Debbie- Dabble
I loved looking at your garden today…I am cutting back on watering as we are now in a Drought Watch….I need to plant more perennials next year…
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the inspiration…
Hugs,
Deb