A market gardener in Pussay, Essonne, has been significantly impacted by recent heatwaves, as described in a chronicle by Mathieu Yon, a biological market gardener based in the Drôme region. Yon refers to the summer of 2026 as "extremely quiet," noting that his crops have dried up and that the usual activity in the fields has been nearly nonexistent. He recalls experiencing a temperature of 46°C in the shade on June 28, 2019, and says the conditions in 2026 are similarly harsh, causing widespread distress among his plants. In mid-June, Yon observed that small pea plants were initially thriving but were weakened by the first heatwave, leading to yellowing and hardening of the grains. He had hoped that tomatoes and eggplants would mature more quickly due to the heat, but this was soon offset by pest infestations. Mites began attacking the leaves and fruits, creating small yellow spots on the tomatoes. Stink bugs and locusts also appeared, damaging the crops. Without access to systemic insecticides, Yon resorted to manually removing the pests by hand or with his foot. Yon found unexpected assistance from praying mantises, which he placed on his crops to help control the pests. Despite these efforts, he noted a strange absence of pollinators, contributing to an unusually quiet summer. The potato plants were drying up, and the Colorado potato beetles—common pests for potatoes—had not arrived. Yon's yields were halved, and the cabbage white butterfly, a common sight in previous years, was also absent this year. Yon described the effects on green beans, noting that the fruits were hollow and twisted, leading him to stop harvesting them altogether. Carrots faced challenges, with the first sowing disappearing after germination, and the second sowing also failing. He speculated that this might be due to a lack of water, but the exact cause remained unclear. As the summer progressed, Yon attempted to sow autumn vegetables in the greenhouse in advance to compensate for the exhausted summer crops. While some vegetables like turnips and spinach showed resilience, he expressed concern about an upcoming heatwave and admitted he was "tired of fighting." He recalled the extreme heat of June 28, 2019, and emphasized that he would remember the summer of 2026 for its challenges.