Between the heat and humidity and monsoon rains recently, it is hard to remember how dry it was back in June. As we wake to yet another grey, soggy morning, I wonder if the dampness will take over inside as well as out. The few days of clear air and sunshine stand out as welcome breaks.
Despite our grumbling and wondering about the weather, garden work has continued of course. The weeds are thriving in a tropical jungle kind of way, so maintenance is ongoing. Edwin has also completed some installation projects. He adjusted his tempo and timing a bit because of the heat earlier in July, and more recently was working between (or even through) the downpours.
I tried to take more pictures this past month, and especially enjoyed seeing how many different kinds of insects were active in the flowers - more power to the pollinators! I have a new phone/camera and am finding out what works and doesn't with it for good photos. I'm sharing some of the scenes and close ups that came out well, or well enough. The gardens are always beautiful, but capturing that beauty in a photo is a different art than gardening...
Despite our grumbling and wondering about the weather, garden work has continued of course. The weeds are thriving in a tropical jungle kind of way, so maintenance is ongoing. Edwin has also completed some installation projects. He adjusted his tempo and timing a bit because of the heat earlier in July, and more recently was working between (or even through) the downpours.
I tried to take more pictures this past month, and especially enjoyed seeing how many different kinds of insects were active in the flowers - more power to the pollinators! I have a new phone/camera and am finding out what works and doesn't with it for good photos. I'm sharing some of the scenes and close ups that came out well, or well enough. The gardens are always beautiful, but capturing that beauty in a photo is a different art than gardening...
