Category: Journal

Yesterday the clouds rolled by and left the gift of life, rain. It wasn’t a lot, about 20 minutes of rainfall altogether. The plant life reacted immediately, green tinges began to appear everywhere. Not only did it rain, the temperature dropped. The long, very long, hot weather seems to have left us alone at last.… Continue reading Rain!

We are in a drought stricken region of Ontario, a severe drought. Just our little area is in severe drought, but there are other small agricultural based areas where there is a moderate drought. It is so dry here that a passing train caused five or more fires, which took the fire departments of five… Continue reading Little Fires

Last night, as we slept, rain fell from the sky. Not a lot, but it did wet the pavement, and there were a few puddles. This will save whatever plant life is on the verge of perishing. When we went out for our walk this morning, a few areas in the yards had a green… Continue reading A Little Bit of Rain!

It is official, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, as of July 31, 2025, our home is in a small bubble of severe drought, the only area of severe drought in Ontario. Since July 31, 2025 we have had no rain, it might be extreme drought by now. The complete lack of rain, along with… Continue reading Severe Drought, It Is Official

IF the weather people are correct, our long hot summer is about to become more comfortable, with highs around 25C. It would be lovely if that were to occur. No rain in sight though. The garden is yielding enough produce to keep us supplied with fresh vegetables every day. However, the drought has not only… Continue reading The Canning Season Begins