It's very definitely summer time. The heat is on and the rains have stopped.
Shasta Daisy. From last year's seed packets.

Black-eyed susans. From last year's wildflower seeds.

One of the few broccoli plants that didn't get trampled or eaten by the deer. I'll be lucky if I can revive the remaining cauliflower plant.

Wouldn't you like to grow a pepper, too?

The great pumpkin. It's about 10 feet long now.

Early flower on the pumpkin, probably male.

The cucumbers are loving all this sunshine. I swear they grow several inches a day. They're thirsty, too.

Peekaboo cardinal.

What do you think of this brick pattern? It's a strong contender for my patio project.