It's been too hot to do much of anything

but although steamy, the fog was lovely yesterday morning.

Open view since we had to bring the diseased elm down; young lilacs have been transplanted along the
fence line to create a future hedge

Dew-laden handiwork from one of the local residents

Hints of fall in the tree line; drooping heads of giant sunflowers -- a special treat for the yellow finches

Faded goldenrod