Smelling Summer

I love to sneak out to the vegetable garden in the early morning. Even when there are golfers on the course that backs up to my home, I just tip toe through the wet grass trying not to let them notice that I'm still in my pajamas. My garden is small, but it is the most I've ever grown. I love the taste of peas popped fresh from the pod. For breakfast. My zucchini is nearly ready to pick. Maybe tomorrow. Tomatoes are growing, but still green. The pumpkin plants are spreading their beautiful, broad leaves. Wiggly watermelon vines swarm across the soil.

When I've put away the peas and climbed into the shower, I bring my hands to my face and they still smell of tomatoes. The scent of summer. ahhhh!