Fall is coming to a close. Cold mornings really arrived, the days are cool and clear. Easy. I had been away from the Marana Community…
The melon’s parents grew on a commercial farm, likely in Yuma. It was delivered to Basha’s or Albertson’s, then consumed by my family, sometime in…
Eclectic. Wild. Scattered. Littered with the kids’ toys and gardening projects unfinished. I love my yard and also admit to zooming in on favorite plants…
“Do you want to see a huuuuge spider, Mom?” asked my 11-year-old. We were both exploring the Marana Community Garden in our own way. My…
Rain! Once again, desert rain revived my spirit and helped me to see life around me rebounding. Two Saturdays ago, spatters on my windshield both…
Happy Fall! As the Aesop’s fable goes, the ants spent the fall working hard to prepare for winter. The grasshopper played and sang, then went…
“Can I show you my new babies?” I beckon my husband on the way out of the house. I proudly open the doors of my…
Cooler days, softer soil… what a wonderful time to pull weeds! Sure, it’s also a good time to plant seeds, construct a new compost bin,…
Fall is a time of transition. Over a season, hot turns to cold. The downpours of monsoon summer and the drizzles of winter sandwich multiple…