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Friday, 8 August 2025

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. 



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14 comments:

  1. Yamini MacLean8 August 2025 at 07:57

    Hari Om
    glorious... summer will be gone soon enough. YAM xx

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  2. Shug8 August 2025 at 08:05

    Your new header looks good. It is sad when, during a drought, you begin to see things that need rain so bad. Your flowers and the lilies look good. The trees around your home are very pretty...I'm guessing those are firs?

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  3. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana8 August 2025 at 08:11

    Hi Jenn, just caught up on your posts. Those were great photos of the hawk you got. And lovely flowers too. I didn't know about all the cottage renters issues...sounds like a fortune to be made if you own one. Meanwhile, our grass is getting crispy and now back into heat says the forecast. Loved that photo of you on the riding mower.

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  4. Barbara Rogers8 August 2025 at 08:37

    The lilies are simply wonderful. So sorry you are so dry this summer.

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  5. Kathy G8 August 2025 at 09:06

    Despite the lack of water your flowers are beautiful.

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  6. RedPat8 August 2025 at 10:04

    Your lilies are beautiful. We have had hardly any rain here. I use the water from my basement dehumidifier to water my planters.

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  7. eileeninmd8 August 2025 at 10:27

    I like your new header photo! The flowers and butterflies are pretty.
    Take care, enjoy your day and have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. Mary Kirkland8 August 2025 at 13:56

    The flowers really are pretty.

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  9. Anvilcloud8 August 2025 at 15:50

    Sue got a notice on her phone. It’s red, so we are not to water although I guess watering from cans is still okay.

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  10. Red8 August 2025 at 17:26

    You have a great mix of perennials.

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  11. Lorrie8 August 2025 at 17:51

    Your flowers are beautiful! Those lilies - I've never grown them, but might have to try next year. It's very dry here, too. We need rain.

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  12. DrumMajor8 August 2025 at 21:11

    Pretty! I didn't know you'd taught Cinny to read! Cool! Linda in Kansas

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  13. Lowcarb team member9 August 2025 at 16:26

    Your flowers look lovely, such beautiful colours.

    All the best Jan

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  14. Far Side of Fifty10 August 2025 at 11:59

    Such pretty flowers!

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