The bugs love the huge barn light at the south end of the building, over the double doors. We have a 200w bulb that blazes the entire yard. I looked for the name of this large moth to no avail. If anyone knows the name or wants to look it up, I'd love to know. Being a tour guide and introducing folks to the area is much more enjoyable when I don't have to make stuff up.
Another zinnia photo. Every zinnia I see lights me up. What darkens my flowery outlook is the obliterated zinnias that were growing perfectly at the classroom door. Every morning this week I've woken to find some malicious critter has snapped a new plant off at it's base. I seeded, nurtured and enjoyed watching these plants grow and bloom. Then blammo. Gone. Like they never happened. Thankfully the other zinnia's remain thus far untouched. Devoured bedding plants further encourages us to go with natural, locally occurring plants. I'd love to know more plants that are repugnant to deer and rabbits.
This tomato came to us via the plants that Darren and Lisa dropped off earlier in the summer. How awesome is that?! Our first beefsteak tomato! This evening we used the basil they also gave us and made a delicious caprese salad drizzled with avocado oil and a sweet and thick balsamic glaze. A yummy vinegar glaze that incidentally, Darren recommended. Tasty treats gratis' Darren and Lisa! Thank you!
We'd love some advice on the cracking tomato part. Did we simply leave it on the vine too long?
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Last night we sliced our first squash, sliced and toasted with oil, a touch of that balsamic vinegar glaze and pink himalayan salt. We all know that organically grown garden fresh tomatoes taste better than store bought. We were delighted to discover that our garden squash tasted amazing! Full of flavor and nuance. Now we love squash!
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