Dog Days are those summer days when all you feel able to do is lie around because it is too hot to move.
With the official end of summer coming in just a couple of weeks, dog days will soon be a memory. Many stores, friends, and family have already moved on to autumn decor, scents, and flavors.
However, I am content to savor summer a little longer. There is much to be enjoyed in these late summer days.
Flowers such as begonias, snapdragons, and roses continue to bloom and are fairly heat resistant.
Crepe myrtles are bursting with blooms.
Sunflowers are a favorite bloom of late summer and early autumn.
Soon enough we will have the lovely fall hues of red, orange, and yellow to enjoy. Until then, soak in a sunny summer breeze or take a walk or a hike to discover the wildflowers in your area. Search out those final pink, white, blue, or purple blossoms. Here are a few wild beauties I found near my home.
May your summer delights linger a little longer…
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