It's not supposed to get very hot today, in fact, thunderstorms are expected all afternoon. Not much in the way of clouds in the sky yet, but they are beginning to build up over the hills. Yesterday I bought plants. I've avoided it this year mostly so I don't set myself up for watering chores, but I chose some herbs--sage, basil, and rosemary--to go in one pot, and hopefully scent the air with skeeter-discouraging aromas. I also bought a grape vine, well-started. They are Niagara grapes and... Sign in to see full entry.