You Have Dog Days... we have 'puppy days'

While a majority of North Carolina is under heat stress our mountains still enjoy comfortable temps. Don't get me wrong, it's a bit warmer than we like but still a far cry cooler than lower elevations.

We're consumed with wildflowers all around us. The Brown Eyed Susans have taken over and are in full bloom. Milkweed, Turk's Cap Lily and Bee Balm are everywhere too. If you like flowers then now's a good time to do some exploring here in Ashe County.

Our hummingbirds continue to drink 6oz of food a day as they prepare for their fall trip south.

The garden is in full swing but it appears not as good as last year. We've heard that some vegetable plants this year are not the best quality and not producing like in the past.