Dag nab bit!!! Groundhogs, rabbits, and raccoons! My cabbage and broccoli have been destroyed, and now my green beans are the target. Papa Bill just brought his "Have a Heart" trap down from Maryland and hopefully I will be transplanting these critters soon.Meanwhile our tropical rain forest which we used to call Asheville, is on the verge of being flooded. The French Broad River is completely full and shows no signs of letting up. Truly an amazing Spring! Once it stops raining everyday, I will wage yet another battle with various species weeds and vines. Unlike the heart loving battle with the critters, the weeds will be subjected to chemical warfare.
On a positive note, my hops are over 10 foot tall and my grapes are absolutely beautiful. The blueberry bushes are covered with berries and the potato plants look like there on steroids. Red Sail, Butter Crunch, Romaine, and Spinach find there way to the dinner table almost every night and soon they will be joined by garlic, onions and tomatoes.
Also planted in the Spring of 2009:
1- Red Twig Dogwood
4- Rhododendron shoots
1- Mtn. Laurel
1- Gardenia
6- Azaleas
2- Fig Trees
1- Kiwi Vine
2- Giant Arborvitae
