Watering, Waiting, and Texas Summer
July 22, 2026
In July, care has to adapt to the heat. The screen porch plants are reminding me of that every day. We have been under extreme heat warnings, and the porch is abundantly full of plants. Keeping them from wilting means watering almost every day, and it can take about six trips with a two-gallon watering can. That is not a small chore. It is part of the rhythm of having living things in a Texas summer.
The garden asks for the same attention. July and August can mean checking plants twice a day because half a day can change how they look. Something that seemed fine in the morning can be wilted later if the heat is strong enough. This is one of the practical sides of stewardship. It is not just loving the idea of plants. It is changing the care when the season changes. More water, more noticing, more patience, and more willingness to do the repetitive work.
Summer teaches quickly: what is alive needs tending, and tending has to match the weather.
With love and intention,
Jennifer
