A variety of sunflowers are
blooming in the garden—great towers of color and light shading one of the apple
trees and lantana bushes. The peaches
have ripened and been eaten, and the pomegranates are nearly ripe, and soon the
apples with be ready as well (at least the golden varieties). We are also getting lots of tomatoes and a
variety of bell peppers, chilies, and tender, spicy greens. The days are hot, but the intermittent rains
have been good for our garden, and to the community gardening project down at the
Sin Fronteras Farmworkers' Center that I am involved with as well. The mountains are turning green as the desert
and its drought evaders return to life and fruitfulness.
