Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Unwanted Guests

I guess I'm lucky.  I've had relatively few issues with wildlife in the garden the past two years.  I've battled Cucumber beetles and lost a few ears of corn to raccoons, but nothing devastating.  This year, the long eared, cottontail sort appear to be on to me.



That was the morning after having planted the Kale, Collards and Broccoli seedlings.  They sampled a little here and a little there.  Luckily they left more than just stems and I promptly put up some fencing.  I believe they will all recover.




So far, they've decided not to dig under or crawl over the fencing.  They've also left the unprotected Lettuce, Arugula, Spinach and Radishes alone.  


In other news, the Peas have all sprouted nicely and should begin their ascent of the trellis soon.




The garlic is looking a nice hardy, vibrant green.  About a foot tall now.


And the Onion transplants have taken off.  They actually show up in the pictures now!