The Summer Solstice is officially upon us at 7:09 pm EDT today. This is the official first day of summer and the longest day (most daylight) of the year. Yes, one might say that the following days begin to get shorter & shorter & that’s sadL. That, however, should not deter the ardent summer lover & aren’t we all! Here are some summer tips & things to enjoy:
~ First & foremost enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Accept all picnic, party, pool & beach day invites you can. Those come over anytime & use the pool invites from friends are genuine!
~ Continue to wear sunscreen (see previous blog). Do not waste a day being stuck indoors because of too much sunburn from the days before.
~ So many summer reads out there. Pick one, sit in the shade & be swept away. (Janet E. Lover’s alert: Wicked Business, sequel to Wicked Appetite came out yesterday!)
~ Have a water ice, popsicle, Slurpee or Slushie on every hot day. Tastes wonderful & really takes you back. These are NOT just for kids!
~ Fireflies are out in full force now. Try this link to learn more about their blinking & sometimes deadly romance!
~ Those with municipal water need to dechlorinate the water for their pots & planters. (See previous blog). Those with well water will benefit too by filling those watering cans the day before use. This will allow the water to reach air temperature. So much better for these micro environments now that we are watering once sometimes twice a day!
~ Continue to deadhead your blooms throughout the summer. This is your best chance at extended bloom times for most perennials & to keep reseeding in check. Make it a relaxing part of your day.
~ The time is now to cut back mums, obedient plant, asters & any late summer, early fall bloomers that tend to get too tall or leggy. You have until about the 4th of July before any blooms start to form.
~ Check out the (useful with a certain degree of humor) Old Farmer’s Almanac link below for some fun summer lore & info.
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