what are some of the summer traditions

Grandfather tells Douglas and Tom that the dandelions are ready, and the two boys joyfully begin to scoop them up. These flowers will be dandelion wine, magical words on the tongue. These beautiful summer days will be sealed away in bottles and will be so delightful during the cold winter to come.

They gather water from the rain barrel. It is clear and crisp and perfect, and will be taken down to the cellar to the dandelion harvest.