One of the annual visitors to the farm is the garden spider (argiope aurantia). This harmless (to humans) is a good
predator. We usually have a few in the raspberry rows. An interesting fact about these spiders is that each night they eat the inner part of their web and remake it daily.
Here’s this week’s thingamajig Thursday.
Also check out the last thingamajig answer.
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Look for the answer in the comments after next week’s thingamajig is posted.
As promised, some tomatoes, grown as though taste mattered.
This is a relatively new addition to the garden, and probably a permanent addition – an heirloom variety called Striped Romans – Martin calls them “fire tomatoes” as the orange and red stripes are reminiscent of flames on the side of a hot rod. They are also good enough for table use, although the skin is a bit thick.
Of course, we never put all our eggs in one basket and planted another more traditional Roma variety as well for canning.
Whenever I get a free moment or two, it’s back to the planer to keep working on the boards.
When everything is clicking well, it’s a treat to watch the boards self-propel through the planer. Some of the 10 foot long 12 inch wide boards need an assist.
Again, before and after.
For the record, first day of school, 2011.
Martin and Daisy.
Emma and Maizy. Who ever thought of confusing dogs by giving them rhyming names!