Drought, butterflies and flowers

I've changed my header. Southern Ontario, as well as many areas, are in a drought. It doesn't look good.

July 9th, lush and green. 

Aug. 7th, half the rainfall of normal for July, we are drying up. 

The wetland is quite dry, as well.

Life in summer, Cinnamon and I reading on the back deck. 

Easter comma butterfly:

The flowers and the butterflies are wonderful. I have watered about twice a week, not wanting to drain the well. Also, not wanting to lose our beautiful flowers.