In the category of silver linings, 2020 is going to be an epic garden year. The greens are getting almost as much love and hand (er, leaf) holding as our 2nd-grade remote learner. Salad days are on their way…
Hoop house experiment to deter pests 
Those protected include the Brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)… 
And lacinato kale, carrots, lettuce… 
And radishes… 
Plus a years-old tarragon plant that a woodchuck had nibbled down to the ground in March 
Mr. Snake wards off chipmunks…and gives me a jolt every damn time I see him 
Wire fencing protects more lettuces, swiss chard… 
Bok choy, snap peas, spinach… 
Romaine “roses” 
Endless escarole 
Lavender on the verge of blossom explosion 
Peonies verging in solidarity 
Catmint border 
Woodland wildflowers 
Our whole backyard used to look like this 
Invaders in the garden 
Apollo hunting down Python (aka Mr. Snake)?
