The 2025 Garden is Producing Despite the Many Challenges

The Trusty Gardener-From Flooding to Heat to Drought

The Upper Garden on 8/10/25, Author Photo

Welcome back. It’s been at least 6 weeks since my last garden update.

A Flood Followed by a Heat Wave: The Challenges of the 2025 Garden Continue

After the flooding rains in May and June, July was much more normal precipitation wise. Don’t get me wrong, it was hot and very humid at times, but the garden started to dry out.

On July 24th, my wife and I began our 2 week Summer Vacation camping trip. I wrote 11 articles so far covering that wonderful adventure; I hope you enjoyed them.

When On Vacation, the Garden Suffers

One disadvantage of going away for 2 weeks or so is that the garden does not get the normal pampering. We did have someone water our flowers and bring in the mail and mow the lawn once; these things were a big help. The veggie garden. however, was on its own.

When we left, conditions were starting to get dry. When we returned on August 7th, I saw that the last significant rain was on July 31st. That still holds…