The heat index here is 108 and climbing. An hour north of me, a year ago, it was 127. Ice cream is a necessary indulgence. I don't typically care for fruited ice cream, but I have to admit, this combination is very good. I would definitely buy these again. Bordeaux Cherry Amaretto (black cherries, almonds, amaretto) and Amaretto Peach Charlotte (peaches, ladyfinger cookies, and almonds). At least the almonds are healthy, no?
At least I got the flowers to come back. Between the heat and the insects, I was about ready to toss everything into the trash. I had set the containers on the concrete patio, and the radiant heat was burning up the roots. Aphids and some little green caterpillars had also taken up residence among the leaves. Even though I had treated them for aphids, and had been watering them every other day, they were nearly all dead, except for a few spindly stalks of green. I moved the containers onto the lawn, and within three days, they were turning green and blooming again. I even have a few begonias bursting into blooms. I will post some photos soon.
I noticed a Blue Jay on the edge of the birdbath today, but he didn't drink from it, or bathe in it. I wonder if it's too deep. I had placed a large glass pie plate out on the ground as a temporary birdbath. It saw lots of action, but I wanted something taller, since stray cats and other wildlife roam the yard. The birdbath doesn't get used nearly as much. I ordered a solar fountain for it and will drop the water depth a bit when it shows up tomorrow. Pics to follow.
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