A Visitor in the Garden

It was inevitable that the Garden in such a lush and productive state would have a visitor this summer. The appearance of a groundhog or woodchuck (or in some areas known as a land-beaver although that seems like a stretch) seems both a compliment and a threat to the arrival of so many delicious vegetables yet to be harvested. So far no damage has been done aside from 3-4 some well-executed holes burrowed under the potting shed. Is it possible that seeing the hard work of the Longfellow teachers, students, and volunteers has deterred the rotund rodent from a festive feeding frenzy ? Although we admire his live and let live attitude. The capture and re-location of said Marmota Monax, relative of the ground squirrel is eminent! More to follow.

The arrival of the Longfellow groundhog seems to be a harbinger not of Spring but of a bountiful harvest season. Many of the plants are now in their last burst of growth. The corn is truly as "high as an elephant's eye" ! August is a great time for families to spend some time in the garden weeding, picnicking, touring the beds and pond. I encourage anyone who would like access to the garden to drop me an email at mpraught@yahoo.com so I can be available to make sure it's open. The picnic table under the arbor is perfect for a summer meal !