This summer, which has seen record-breaking heat and drought lasting for nearly two months, is finally drawing to a close thanks to the rain brought by the autumn rain front and the drop in temperature. Whilst picking the few remaining blueberries, I could hear the cicadas (Tsukutsukubōshi)—heralding the end of summer—chirping continuously nearby. The olive tree I’ve been growing since this year has also borne fruit, and I’m delighted to be able to harvest even a small amount. Although we are likely to experience some lingering summer heat, it seems temperatures will return to more normal levels. September is a month when the days suddenly grow shorter and the seasons advance rapidly; it looks as though there will be a gradual increase in garden work once again.
記録的な暑さと干ばつが2か月近く続いた今年の夏も、秋雨前線による雨や気温の低下で終わりが見えてきました。そんな中、わずかに残っているブルーベリーの実を摘んでいると、夏の終わりを告げる蝉（ツクツクボウシ）が近くでずっと鳴いていました。今年から育てているオリーブにも実がついていて、ほんの少しでも収穫できるのはうれしいです。これからまだ残暑はありそうですが、普通の暑さに戻っていきそうです。9月は急に日が短くなっていって、季節がぐっと進む月で、少しずつ庭仕事もまた増えていきそうです。
今日の動画：夏の終わりのメインガーデン
