The Savvy Sage

Most of us who grow fruit trees think of pruning as a winter practice, done when the tree is dormant and leafless, and the tree skeleton can be better observed.

As we bid farewell to the short, brisk days of winter and welcome the warm embrace of spring and summer, our spirits lift with the promise of longer days filled with sunlight.

I often rambleYolo County preserves. Since being in Master Gardener training, I have become a better observer, noticing the startling seasonal changes. I have also become a better inquirer, asking questions about what I see.

I planted bulbs for the first time this year. I'm not sure why I never did this before, especially since my first Aha! moment of plant growing came from a pot of crocus bulbs I received when I was 11.

We gardeners love our gardens for more than just their visual beauty. Gardening provides opportunity to engage with nature, creativity, and purpose. It connects us to the seasons, to the scheme of generation, to time. We cherish the fruits they bear, the bouquets they offer, and still so much more.