central Oklahoma had and is experiencing 26 days of 100 and 100+ degree days. Summer of 2012 or 2013 was the last time we had to deal with anything like this. By way of a severe comparison, last year Oklahoma City had 0 (zero) days with temps at or in excess of 100 degrees.
On a daily basis I find myself longing for the days when a late summer garden looks like the one in the main photo for this entry. This is the patio of the home I lived in as a child... my sister lives there still. By the time this photo was taken the patio shade was dense and deep. A ceiling fan circulated the air enough to cool things down some. A large cast iron rendering pot, converted to a small fountain, provided the relaxing sound of running water. There were lots of chairs for sitting and tables for meals.
Gardens are memories.



Please say hello to Dutch, the garden supervisor..............................