And the storm clouds gather...

This image is a prime example of how this summer has gone. Nearly every day there is some of this.

Last night we got pounded again. I've never seen so much rain in 30 minutes, at least in this part of the world.

As for the plants, despite all the water they look "wilty", probably because the soil is so compacted the roots are smothered.

Pollinations - 1392, July 3rd, open; 1436 July 4th, x964; 964 July 5th, x779;