Thursday, June 20, 2013

Baby Tomatoes, birds, and crops........oh my!

It was quite eventful out at the plot considering I was only out there for an hour this evening.

I picked approx 20 snow peas (none were bloated for a change) and 5 great-looking radishes right off the bat.  I did a little minor pruning of pepper and tomato plants.  Also worked to assist the scarlet runner beans and watermelons on their respective trellises.
Unfortunately, I discovered that the marigolds, petunias, and two applications of neem oil aren't deterring something from snacking on my green bean leaves.  I suspect that it's the beginning onslaught of the Mexican Bean Beetle, but I'll have to do some more research on that.
I found some babies out there today, though.  I discovered a baby bird in the back left corner by the sunflowers.  I just hope it doesn't become a meal for a snake or bird of prey.  I also found my first three tomato babies on the volunteer plant that's in the middle of one of the plant boxes.  How great!

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