So happy that my clematis vine doesn't seem to be suffering from the 100+ F temperatures we have had for days on end lately. It is well-established and possibly not is such direct sunshine. Many other of our flowers are struggling in our drought-like conditions. No rain for some time now and on water restrictions by our water provider re: sprinkling.
Many thanks for your visits, comments, and favs. All very appreciated!
@olivetreeann No problem there, Ann! Our current watering restrictions are just that we can only water between 6-10 in the morning and 6-10 in the evening. Last year it got so bad that we weren't allowed to water at all, except for our garden. No lawns, no flowerbeds.
@casablanca Tempting! Window air conditioner running nearly non-stop and overhead fans in living room and bedroom. Nighttime temps don't get below 60 F. Was 80 F by 9 a.m. the other day!
@carole_sandford It is wearing on a person, Carole! Especially on Ken, who does work outside in it until about lunchtime. Then, very unlike him, he stays inside with me until much later in the day. Very little humidity here in western Montana, for which I am grateful, as I grew up in a very humid place. Don't miss it! A little humidity would probably would be better for our environment, however. Might keep the risk of forest fires down.
@olivetreeann As I think I mentioned above when posting, this vine is in a more protected/shaded side of our home. Probably why it still looks great... The flowerbeds and garden in direct sunshine seem to dry up way too quickly in this kind of heat, no matter how often we water... :-(
Wow, an outstanding shot, Barb! (and just amazing on black!) Gorgeous colours and light filling your frame! Fav! (But what awful temperatures you folks are getting! I really hope this heat wave breaks soon for you!)
@365projectorgheatherb Thanks, Heather, for your very kind compliment! Our heat wave is showing no sign of breaking anytime soon. 🔥 😰 Today our outdoor thermometer (in the shade of our deck roof) is reading 107 F!
