As I walked along my arbor garden path, I looked down and saw this.
Oh, no! My luck has run out.
The deer are back.
This one has eaten the tops off all the phlox. If it ever stops raining, I will have to start spraying with a deer repellent.
Does anyone know how long it takes for basil seed to come up? I planted this with some seed about two weeks ago. If I get down there and look through the bifocals, I can see this little sprout. Do you think it's basil?
I'm going to cuss-Damn deer! Rats! They got my roses again this year! It was loaded with about a dozen buds. I think they missed one. I had sprayed it, but the downpours we get washed it clean. Also had the Hollyhock and Hibiscus(in the ground) nibbled on. I think that looks like Basil to me!
I can't tell from the picture, but I hope your basil is sprouting. I took your poll on painting and will be curious to see the results. We'll be repainting this year too. xo
That's definitly basil. The shovel shaped leaves are the ones that will remain that size but the other to should keep getting larger and more almond shaped.
Basil is great for making pesto for the freezer. Just clip the full grown leaves and process with olive oil. Then add to an ice tray and freeze as cubes.
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I am so glad you stopped by to visit my garden. I garden in lower northern Michigan (zone 5) in far less than ideal conditions. I have too many pine trees, too much shade, too many rocks, herds of hosta-munching deer and rabbits who think my lilly buds are gourmet appetizers. I am by no means an expert in horticulture or garden design--just an amateur with a shovel and a passion. My garden changes daily during the summer and I will be updating frequently.
During the winter months, I blog about my favorite cold-weather hobby--quilting and just my everyday musings.
I hope you enjoy your visit, and that you will come back soon.
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I'm going to cuss-Damn deer! Rats! They got my roses again this year! It was loaded with about a dozen buds. I think they missed one. I had sprayed it, but the downpours we get washed it clean. Also had the Hollyhock and Hibiscus(in the ground) nibbled on.
ReplyDeleteI think that looks like Basil to me!
Looks like basil to me, too. With all this cool, foggy, rainy weather, I've been having trouble getting my seeds to sprout, as well.
ReplyDeleteCome on, Sunshine!!
I can't tell from the picture, but I hope your basil is sprouting. I took your poll on painting and will be curious to see the results. We'll be repainting this year too.
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Look what I found:
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A homemade recipe for deer repellent.
Dianne, thank you for cussing. I wanted to myself! I have tried that homemade mixture, but it didn't work for me.
ReplyDeleteGiddy, I have a little sunshine out there right now. I was just out on the deck chatting to the neighbor. I hope you are getting some, too.
Susie, Good luck on your painting. It is NOT much fun!
That's definitly basil. The shovel shaped leaves are the ones that will remain that size but the other to should keep getting larger and more almond shaped.
ReplyDeleteBasil is great for making pesto for the freezer. Just clip the full grown leaves and process with olive oil. Then add to an ice tray and freeze as cubes.
Pesto is also great for a sauceless pesto pizza.
Basil, definitely basil.
ReplyDeletei had the same problem with basil vs. weeds & i am posting some pictures for you on my veggie garden blog. The seed leaves do look like mine does.
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