July is traditionally a steamy month in the mountains, and 2025 is proving the case with withering heat and humidity. Thursday’s showers brought short term respite from extreme temperatures, and the prospect of improved outside working conditions in the days ahead.
In the meantime, sufficient moisture coupled with a run of 80-plus degree days fueled remarkable progress. Finally the beans are coming in, along with summer squash, cucumbers and broccoli.
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