Aug 05
2008

Tomato Eating Beast Apprehended!

I knew someone–besides me–was eating my tomatoes. I blamed it on woodchucks, squirrels, even skunks. But now I know the truth, because I caught him red-handed.

A short while ago I was sitting on the garden bench and saw one of the tomato plants swaying to and fro. At the bottom, I could see movement of some beastie attacking the low-handing fruit. On close inspection, I saw this Eastern Box Turtle standing on his two hind legs munching away. Oh, he looks timid now. But he is a tomato eating beast!

To be fair, I have encountered him in the garden before–under flowers and leaves. But I had never put two and two together. You can bet he has a big move coming to a new home far, far up the driveway. I don’t take kindly to tomato thieves.

He should pass that along to his friends before I get back out there.

Now, if he were eating my squash…

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11 Responses to “Tomato Eating Beast Apprehended!”

  1. ewa Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    Oh! what a beastie! LOL!
    very persistent creature :)
    e.

  2. cindee Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    That is really funny(-: Poor thing is hungry(-:

  3. mss @ Zanthan Gardens Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    I never knew turtles ate tomatoes. I know this is heresy but I’d probably rather have the turtle. Or are they very common where you live?

  4. deb Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    hahahaha. I did not know they could stand on two legs. Yes, he should be banished.

  5. Bumblebee Blog » Blog Archive » More Garden Plans in the Works–Chickens! Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    [...] love critters. (Especially when they don’t eat my tomatoes.) And I’ve been wanting to invite some chickens to live here at Bumblebee Garden for some [...]

  6. Bobbie Says:
    August 6th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Never heard of a tomatoe turtle. Amazing!
    Came here out of curiosity via Country Girl and Kelly. Very nice! I shall return.

  7. Blackswampgirl Kim Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    Awww… but he’s so cute! :)

  8. Marilyn Says:
    August 14th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Ahhh, so cute. Build him an enclosure and plant his own crop! He’ll love it. He’ll also keep your snail population down. I love Box turtles, they are so fun to keep!

  9. spookydragonfly Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    That is just too funny!!! Love it…just this afternoon I thought for sure I’d get a great photo of a large turtle sunning on a log in our pond…well, he saw me…of course and plop!…right back in the pond. Your gardens look great!

  10. Joe Says:
    August 22nd, 2008 at 10:40 am

    Haha…that photo is priceless. Nice capture. The tomatoes look wonderful!

  11. Organic Worm Says:
    July 18th, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    Great to have your camera ready, usually it’s some place else when a great shot like this comes up. Always plant enough for the critters!

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February 6th, 2012

Another Monday.

Harry and I spent the better part of the weekend painting the master bedroom. We traded off between rolling and detail work and we both made our fair share of messes. For a while Sophie perched on top of a chaise to supervise our work. Sarah was distraught. She does not like change.

Today we get back to normal. I will have to do something about my manicure. Speckled fingernails in Benjamin Moore Light Pewter is not really a good look.

Here’s wishing you a happy, calm and productive week.

Robin

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February 3rd, 2012

If you’re in the neighborhood and just happen to have your paintbrush and paint clothes with you, stop on by. Harry and I are taking the day off from work to start painting the master bedroom. We figure it’ll take until Sunday. Harry does most of the rolling—no small chore with high ceilings—and I do all the tedious detail work. You, of course, can pitch in wherever you like.

We’re painting it a dove grey. So if you see some grey in my hair in the next few days, it’s paint. Got it? The grey is paint.

Robin

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February 2nd, 2012

Happy Groundhog Day! What are you doing to celebrate?

We’ll have a special dinner of NOT groundhog. Dinner will be a special pasta (TBD) and some yummy homemade yeast rolls. Then we’ll pull out the photo album of past Groundhog Days and reminisce. We will toast Puxatawny Phil by opening the first bottle of my homemade apfelwein, which I hope is sparkly by now. If it’s any good, you’ll hear more about it.

Cheers!

Robin

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February 1st, 2012

Working from a home office is not always what it’s cracked up to be. I have a lousy IT department (me). Interruptions range from barking dogs to crowing roosters. I hear my business phone ring during non-business hours.

But there is a lot good about a 15 step commute. Such as today. It’s cloudy and a bit drizzly, but the temps will climb into the mid 60s for the second day in a row. I will turn off the heat, throw open the windows and give the house—and office—a good airing. Ahhh!

Robin

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