July set a new record here w/ 28 days above 90° (of which 11 days were 100° or more) Rain totaled .34", normal is just shy of 4". Central Illinois recently upgraded to severe in the drought category. Some corn fields are so dry, plants are falling over. One local farmer dug down 6' next to his field, no moisture encountered. Water restrictions are starting to appear in various local communities. I know my water bill for July is going to be monumental.
So far have had 114 lilies bloom (or attempt to, many presented w/ blasted buds). I think there's only 2 left to bloom (may have lost 11 lilies to fence installers). Those w/ presentable blooms were posted in June/July bloom threads in lilies forum. Bloom sequence ran about 3 weeks earlier than last year.
Paw paws showing stress/fatigue. Fruit still there though.
