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 a cucumber, soon I'll see!

Truly blessed to see my garden grow this time around
Tending closely plants of which I'm proud
Inspecting under the leaves for signs of trouble
Like a good doctor checking patients for free.

Plant volunteers are my besties
Sprouting all over now that summer's here.
Tomatoes, strawberry runners, Swiss chard and garlic chives;
Celery, parsley, oregano and thyme
In cement cracks everywhere
While Egyptian jumping onions
Merrily leap place to place.