Praise the many gods above it rained — finally.

Any time we go more than seven to ten days without rain it starts to fizzle the brain that we might, in fact, be in the midst of a drought. Not good. But it poured here last night, so that’s a good sign. I know we aren’t into July yet, just a single day shy, so it’s fantastic that we got some rain. The real dry season starts as of tomorrow, so that’s when things are going to get really tense around the farm. Though the corn loves heat, and the humidity. But everything still needs rain in order to flourish. No good growing stunted crops on next to no water. The fact the creek down behind the farm has a fair bit of water in it is a great sign. Means there’s rain further north, and we haven’t completely dried out — yet.

I’ve spent the last two days weed eating forgotten plots around the property, and then going back later on to mow it all down to 3.5 inches. The bugs have been biting. It is both hot, and humid. Add in the dust, pollen, bugs whizzing by, and then feasting upon us all, and you have yourself a pretty run of the mill farm experience I’d say.

At least we don’t have to break out the hoses to water the smaller plots by hand. That’s a mucky, thankless job. You’d have to nearly drown the whole plot to get enough water to seep down in to the soil to make it worth your while, and not immediately have to come back and water again 24-48 hours later. With a three quarter inch garden hose that would take you hours to flood a one acre plot fully, and have it all drain through the soil rather than evaporate off the top in the frying sunshine. Dragging hot muddy hoses around isn’t my idea of a good time, but at least when you get sweaty you can douse yourself in water right away. Soak your hair or your hat to stay cool for another couple of minutes. Wear sunscreen!

I missed Domestic Duties Monday because I’ve nearly lost all track of time, and which day it is. I’m pretty sure today is Tuesday, because Wednesday is going to be the holiday. Canada Day is here! The big summer fun kick off day to ring out the school year, and lean into the heat of the season. Full of sunshine, humidity, and a whole lot of heat. Woah!

Hope you are having a productive week.