Zucchini Hegemony

I think I know why zucchini are so prolific. Nothing else wants to eat them. The critters of the habitat and beyond will push through the scratchy zucchini leaves and stems to get to anything else in the garden.

And, of course, they are sneaky. Can you see both zucchini in this picture?




Fortunately, there are many ways to prepare zucchini for your dining pleasure. Tonight, I had fresh picked zucchini hollowed out and stuffed with feta cheese, sliced kalamata olives, panko, salt & pepper. Yummy :) It was a small zuke. I ate it all. By myself.

New Bed

15 or so inches of rain for the year so far, and the ground is still hard to dig. I did put in a couple smaller perennials, but I just couldn't see getting the rest of these projects done anytime soon. So, bring on the guys from Springdale Lawn Care to help! One new bed for the lilac my neighbor started from her own and gave to me and the two latest Arbor Day hazelnuts, plus two improved beds for the rest of the hazelnuts and the weeping pussywillow and friends. Aren't they pretty? Worth every penny!

The Visitors

She's bringing the babies now. Argh!

Note that these pictures were taken in broad daylight, early afternoon. A light rain still falling after a morning downpour. The little ones never made it over the fence into my yard. I don't know whether that was due to my arrival or whether it was momma deer's plan. The momma has left a fawn in my yard before while she roamed on, so who knows.

Yes, they are darned cute, but I know the destroyers they will grow up to be...


Oh, and when they start coming TOWARD you instead of running away, it is not a good feeling...