Not much rain over the past week, 0.17" total.  Perennials and shrubs are having a "stellar" season so far. Soil is not overly dry, and is very workable. Steams and rivers seem to be running a bit lower.  Lawns are nice and green. Groundhog activity continues to be high, along with skunk and squirrels. Bees are more abundant in the gardens this week.