The idiom "dog days of summer" refers to the hot, humid, and often uncomfortable period of summer, typically from early July to early September. It's associated with the peak of summer heat in the Northern Hemisphere and can be a time of lethargy and sluggishness due to the high temperatures.
The origin of the phrase is ancient. It's linked to the heliacal rising of Sirius, the Dog Star, which occurs in the constellation Canis Major (the Greater Dog). In ancient Greece and Rome, this period was believed to be associated with heat, drought, and even madness in humans and animals. While the astronomical connection is still present, the modern understanding of the "dog days" is primarily about the oppressive heat and humidity of the summer months.
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Our city is located in a temperate, sub-Mediterranean climate zone. This results in the mildest climate in Canada, wet but not as wet and not cold in winter; dry while not too hot in summer. But we did have some "dog days of summer" this year, with temperatures up to 30C.
Good weather produces good crops: sweet corns, many types of berries (farmed and wild), plums, figs, apples, pears, grapes, ..., and even olives!
We went last weekend and bought 20 dozen big king figs (~45 lbs) from a family, and I made 10 jars of fig jam (~1lb figs per jar) yesterday. Only wish I can share some with you ... ...
Wish you all good time in " dog days of summer" ! 
A picture worth a thousand words and Joy shared is Joy multiplied. So here they come:
1. Ain't they big?
2. Into the pot
3. Sealed to jar jail
4. Blackberries, they are wild and FREE
5. Can you please pet me once more?
6. Ocean is best place for "dog days of summer" 
