Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Lost Tomato: Reward
My garden, though about 50 feet back from the sidewalk is visible from the street. It's also not fenced and is in full view of a family photography studio that does a good business. So, for about a month I have been tending a variety of plants with very little hope I will get to enjoy any of the produce myself. Still, I didn't expect pillage so early in the season.
Today someone stole a tomato plant out of my new garden. It wasn't even blooming yet, let alone fruiting. As far as I know, the nightshade relative offers nothing edible at this stage.
So what the hell would someone do with a bare root tomato plant?? The beast had the sense to take the one that grows the nice beefsteak fruits, too. Totally indistinguishable from the others (cherries) at this point, I'm not sure how they knew to take it. It was doing well, but not so special that its like couldn't be purchased at a local grocery for $2.
Also, it was right smack in the middle of the 6x6 garden. So they had to climb over other attractive and more easily accessible plants to get to it and then brush out footprints. I halfway think someone must just be messing with me.
So, I think I am going to post a sign that says something like "genetic engineering experiment" or "experimental pesticide toxicity study" to disuade future theft.
I hope it is repotted somewhere nice. Sigh.
Today someone stole a tomato plant out of my new garden. It wasn't even blooming yet, let alone fruiting. As far as I know, the nightshade relative offers nothing edible at this stage.
So what the hell would someone do with a bare root tomato plant?? The beast had the sense to take the one that grows the nice beefsteak fruits, too. Totally indistinguishable from the others (cherries) at this point, I'm not sure how they knew to take it. It was doing well, but not so special that its like couldn't be purchased at a local grocery for $2.
Also, it was right smack in the middle of the 6x6 garden. So they had to climb over other attractive and more easily accessible plants to get to it and then brush out footprints. I halfway think someone must just be messing with me.
So, I think I am going to post a sign that says something like "genetic engineering experiment" or "experimental pesticide toxicity study" to disuade future theft.
I hope it is repotted somewhere nice. Sigh.
# posted by Comida Evangelista : 11:37 PM
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I am telling you it's those damned college kids trying to cover up the pot they are growing in their backyard..
btw - so glad you've posted anew
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btw - so glad you've posted anew
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