Yesterday we had sun, first in along while, we went to feedsome "deer" friends that already recognize is. It is incredible how much I missed some light and warmth. But when it gets too dey and too hot I long for the rainy days. Hope warmth stays a little while. I fancy river and pond baths.
The smell in wet soil is peoduced by an organic compound called geosmin so if there weren't life in it would not smell. There is even a name for the pleasant smell and flavour of the earth: petrichor
Pd. That cherry tree will be glorious.