The summer is severe every year, with August being the worst in terms of temperature – and that is when it turns into a virtual sauna out there.
However, this year, its been the “worst in  many many years” if those who are in the know are to be believed.
I personally thought it was the same this year as well and it only seemed to be “worse than before”. But I realized there was basis in all those statements when I stepped out into the garden to take a close look at all those plants that normally are green throughout the year.
And this is what I found.
The croton, the mint, the jasmine, the papaya and even the banana, which had hundreds of bananas just a month ago, as well as the perennial rose, have all withered as if someone has burnt them. And, this despite extensive watering twice a day.
Sad to see this has happened but the gardener seems to think most of them will sprout again as soon as the weather eases, perhaps by the first week of September.
I hope he is right! Until then, it’s up to the weather Gods – and nature!