Seeds for the second crop of fall vegetables were planted. They were kohlrabi, lettuce, radishes and spinach.

Rabbits, Squirrels, a neighborhood Calico Cat, a wide variety of birds and Sophie (the dog) all have been enjoying the tranquility of the backyard. One afternoon I stepped out on the deck, it was a very exceptionally hot afternoon, and saw the assemblage of animals. Several squirrels were feeding on discarded seeds beneath the bird feeders, two juvenile rabbits (who this Spring were named Butch and Beverly), a neighbor’s Calico Cat lying on the cool wet ground between the large hostas watching the activity and Sophie approaching the scene with bewilderment for her backyard had been overrun with her arch enemies, the visiting marauders. Sophie was overwhelmed with a dilema: ‘who should I run after first’?

Sophie has been acquainted with Butch and Beverly for a long time, since they have taken up residence in the Elemental Sanctuary since birth.

From mid June throughout the month of July, we needed to support the rain fall with frequent watering. The weather was mostly windy, hot and dry. My attention was drawn to a routine of watering vegetables in the containers and the raised beds every two days and watering the flower pots of herbs and annuals every day. The perennial flower beds had the benefits of the sprinkler and were soaked every forth day.

Now a month after building the pea trellis, the peas are nearing the top and quick thick.