Three weekends ago, I discovered a neighbor's elevated pumpkin (possibly squash) patch. The vines grow along netting strung across four-foot-high poles and developing fruits/vegetables are supported by string nets. Waist- and chest-high vines make it easier to photograph and there's always something new every week.
This Saturday, there were hundreds of newly hatched grasshoppers the same shade as the leaves. Between their color and their fuzzy outline and their half-inch size, they're nearly invisible against the plant. They're not terrifically interesting but that's all that was going on this week. Of greater interest are the tendrils that are ready to grab anything or anyone if you stand still for it.
Here are four shots of green things growing in the garden...
Symphony...
As I said, they'll grab anything... this is a somewhat chewed-up plastic Coke top...
Here's one small guy inspecting the new world...
And another about to take the plunge... notice his two camouflaged buddies watching the performance...
Cheers,
Don
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