Early May Harvest

The strawberries and peas are all ripening at once.    A set-fruit count on the tomato plants totaled 96.  Most of those are cherry varieties, but the Big Beef and Cherokee Purple are making  strong showings.  A San Marzano also appeared.  I’ll try to get pics soon.  I also discovered several Lady Bug families and generations [...]

Garden Adornments

Late this evening as I was checking on the plants,  I saw a ladybug, and had to come in the house for the camera.  By the time I returned, she was gone.  Next thing I notice is a bug in my hair.  So I gently scoop it up and its the lady bug.  She inspected [...]