1.) Marmota monax. Has hastened the need for installing the chicken wire fencing this weekend by: staring down the farmer, hissing at the farmer. 'Nuff said.
2.) A worm, unknown species. Potentially a baby hornworm. Eating a cherry tomato plant, slowly but surely. Luckily, I spoke to a gardening expert (E. Hart, for those of you who are jealous), who suggested spraying the tomato plant with a homemade mixture of mashed up garlic and cayenne pepper in water. Of course, this is on tap for tomorrow.
Right now, due to unseasonably cool temperatures, cloudy skies, a long morning of doggie daycare interviewing, and some pressing pbfilter work, Maisy, the unknown worm (in ziplock bag), and I are hard at work sleeping, crawling, and data processing, respectively.
Farm Vitals
Yesterday's high: 69F
Yesterday's low: 43F
Watches: potential thunderstorm
Mood of the farm: secretive!
Reason to consider a new career: Farmer couldn't wait to know what was happening underground and was reduced to uncovering a Wando pea seed. Verdict: there's a tiny root! Other verdict: Farmer needs to grow some patience, stat.
3 comments:
Will the tomatoes taste like salsa if you put cayenne and garlic on the leaves? That would save a lot of chopping. You should poor rum on the mint leaves and see what happens.
Bet you made EH's day! I am jealoux.
Way to hold that worm hostage. You tell it who's boss.
As a longtime community gardener, I am very impressed with your vigorous attention to the goings on of your babies. This is a joy I have shared for may a spring and always enjoy reaping the summer and fall benefits, you obviously will too. Farm on
You uncovered a pea? SERIOUSLY!
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