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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…

Robin

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But a black and white pest with a stripe on the rear.

Thankfully, I saw him before letting the little dogs out.

Robin

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Off to the Garden Bloggers Spring Fling!

Followed by a trip to San Francisco. It’s difficult to go right now because of all that needs to be done in the garden.

Plus, look who showed up yesterday.

Our first bluebird of the season.

And look who I saw in the back yard.

We don’t often see the foxes in the daytime. Better keep my little dogs inside.

Never a dull moment around here.

Robin

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