Under the Solano Sun

Gardening passion It's not for the faint-hearted Love it or hate it! Rare flowers at Annie's Are a bit pricey for the drive But oh, what a surprise! Pots come with volunteer veggies on the side! Inconspicuous at first glance, A tiny leaf appears then three With water, sunshine and care A zucchini or...

Under the Solano Sun on a cloudless day in June, it's hot. While I was crossing Santa Clara Street in front of city hall I was thankful that trees covered the street and provided a wonderful cool shade.

In my ignorance, I navigated through my life with little thought to the world outside my bubble that my daily routine had created.

Schools out Summer is neigh Veggies planted Await harvest Drought is always lurking...

Going about the mundane tasks that a garden demandsweeding, trimming, pinching, and groomingmy mind often wanders. A poem I learned many years ago sometimes brings me back to the present.