We are all breaking records now. Nashville hit 105 today and we hit 97.2. That is the hottest we have seen in the five years we have lived here. Nashville is almost 4 inches behind on rain in June and over 6 inches below normal for the year and we have had a lot less rain than Nashville so between the lack of rain and the heat we are losing our garden. We do water each evening but by noon the gardens are powder dry again. There is just not enough water to stop the killing of plants. We will keep trying but I am afraid it is losing battle for the tomatoes, maybe we can save the beans and the squash but they are calling for 90 to 105 each day over the next seven days and no relief in sight beyond that. Tuesday there is a 20% chance of showers but we never get those up here. But that is the life of a farmer, just thankful we don’t depend on our gardens for our livelihood as so many around here do. Today I worked on the raspberries some more and have about two or three more days before I am done. I am watering well as I prune so they are happy and doing well. Norman weeded and watered the grapes well so they are not as stressed and may make out alright. My ice cream maker arrived yesterday so after chilling the drum in the freezer over night we made some vanilla ice cream today. It was very easy and very good but much too rich for us. It will be great for the kids when they come. We need to try some of the other frozen deserts and see if we can find some that are not as rich. Today I got my new college courses. I got one on Calculus for me and one for Patty on the stars. I hope she likes hers, I know I will enjoy mine. Time for bed so must run. Talk to you tomorrow.
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Sorry to hear it is getting so hot down there for you. Hope your garden will be alright after all the hard work you have put into it. Praying for you. ♥♥
Thank you, Joyce for your prayers. We will keep watering and hope it helps. I am also looking into other things to make for Christmas presents that I can make in case the plants don’t come through the heat. Never say die, just keep on plugging!! Nothing can get me down as long as we are both still alive and well.