I didn’t spend too much time in the small garden abutting the redwoods of the Jack Hume Grove in Vacaville. The flowers were few, and the sun was very bright when I arrived, not long after 12 noon. But a few colorful autumn blooms did catch my eye as well as the attention of some insects. Sadly, although there were some signs identifying certain plants, I neglected to photograph them. I’d love to see this garden in other seasons — and under a variety of other light conditions.

Small but mighty

A camera-shy ladybug escapes