Had the hose running for about 10 hours yesterday; did a wee bit of gardening every time I went out to adjust it; too hot to do anything much more. Got a few more plants planted; I'm down to five daylilies and 8 primroses to plant. Started back weeding and mulching yesterday; deadheading tree peonies, etc.

Though they have been predicting rain left and right lately - we got only a wee sprinkle last night and not much more this morning. we need a good long soaking.