It looks like summer outside, but is beginning to feel like autumn. Mornings are cool. Noontime is warmish rather than hot; I put on an extra layer when I have lunch outside.

The summer flowers are still going strong, even sending out new buds still. I’ve never been home all summer, with no trips or hikes, and never been able to take such good care of my flowers. They’ve always started to die on mye some time in August. Look at what diligent watering can do!

Earlier in the summer, the bushy sunflower was always the first one to start wilting and showing signs of needing water. Now the African daisy has taken over that role.