Usually, July means the browning and crisping of flowering plants, as the sun beats down relentlessly.

However, thanks to a very rainy June and a cool, low-humidity July (so far), Plush Mills is in full bloom.

Here, resident Shirley Campion, who moved here in February 2009, tends to a thriving hanging plant outside her apartment.

And near the main entrance, you'll find this lush arrangement, full of vivid colors. At Plush Mills, the flora is flourishing, and so is the fauna! Stay tuned for details.