Considering the challenges of gardening in northern zones, our summer heat and humidity doesn't seem so bad. A good thing about the dual nature of weather here is when it does get hot and muggy, and perennial blooms become sparse, tropicals go into full swing.
June, do you grow Himalayan blue Poppies? They seem like nature's consolation prize to northern gardeners, LOL.
Susie, 'Fast and Furious' came to my mind, when I thought about fitting so much into a limited growing season! LOL
