Nearly an inch and three quarters of rain for the week brings us well above average for July and slightly above average for the year and water year. Vegetation continues vigorous growth with adequate moisture and long summer days. Garden vegetables are thriving along with the weeds. Pea harvest is complete but summer squash are ready. Chipmunks, rabbits, porcupine, coyotes, deer and bears are active. Greylock trails are still wet from the rain earlier in the week, but are drying out. Blueberries and raspberries are ripening. Flow levels in Bassett Brook and the Hoosic River are at low summer levels. My chestnut trees are flowering and day lilies are at peak. Lawns are growing well and require frequent mowing.