It has been a dry summer. We had little rain here from Dorian last week and none since. 95 F. degrees this afternoon, 12 September!
Early this morning the garden seemed innocently unconcerned.
pbmGarden
Sense of place, purpose, rejuvenation and joy
It has been a dry summer. We had little rain here from Dorian last week and none since. 95 F. degrees this afternoon, 12 September!
Early this morning the garden seemed innocently unconcerned.
pbmGarden 
And no fungus on the Phlox, as of right now we are forecasted to get a tropical storm this weekend, would gladly send some rain your way.
Sorry y’all have to go through the stress again of another storm. The zinnias usually have mildew by now but they look ok too. I’ve always heard it’s the humidity not rain that causes them and we’re definitely getting humidity.
Aha! the rain and ground sweating causing mildew, the Phlox looks amazing. Who knew. Thanks,I think this will blow through quickly-it already is.
It is hot and dry here also.
Poor nature
I keep thinking it’s got to rain soon.
Do you irrigate? Because your garden looks great. Hope you get some real rain soon!
I don’t irrigate. The dahlias could really use watering regularly. The zinnias even are clutching their throats this afternoon!
Your flowers are looking good even without the rain. We had very little chance of rain today and got two showers. There is no chance tomorrow, so I’m expecting a downpour.
Thanks. I will break down and give them a drink I guess. Hope your rain showers sort themselves out!
As dry as it must be, your garden looks great, Susie. Getting by on rain alone has got to be frustrating during your dry spells. It’d be inconceivable here. I hope you get some rain soon. There’s none in our forecast until November at earliest. The annual accumulation in my rain barrels doesn’t stretch far enough – if I had a spot for a cistern, I’d install one.
Thanks Kris, I took carefully framed photos!
Your garden is looking wonderful in spite of no rain, full of colour. We got the tail end of Dorian after she had crossed the Atlantic and had torrential rain that day, the garden really appreciated it! Hope you get rain soon.
Thanks Pauline. It looked like rain here all day but the full moon rose without a drop! Glad your garden enjoyed a good watering.
For a dry garden, everything looks beautifully hydrated and colorful. I love the bright colors of the zinnias — especially the red ones. My favorites!
Despite your lack of rain, your garden is looking lovely. But it does get to be a problem when the rain keeps missing you.
Ugh. I hate drought! Hope you get some rain soon. Your garden looks good, especially considering the weather you’ve had.
Hope you have had some rain Susie. It can be so stressful for the garden AND the gardener when it is dry for longer periods, but your garden seems to be coping better than you would expect. At this time of year the cool nights and heavy dew revive my plants but we need rain too!
We’re still waiting for rain Cathy, not so patiently. Hope the rain finds your garden as well. I think you’re right about the cooler nights and dew.