I thought that my record 11 tobacco hornworms in one day massacre was the reason that I have not seen the hornworms lately, but no; it was not my doing alone. While trimming the basil for some wicked delicious pesto I make, I saw an old friend hanging upside down: a praying mantis. I named the first praying mantis I ever hatched, Sydney, so all thereafter have born that name. I have seen two others hanging on the tomato plants and their larvae love tobacco hornworms. The circle of life continues.
Mole update: I think they are finally gone. The true test will be when my butternut squash and snap peas start to sprout. I will plant the seeds this weekend. Wish me luck.
How does your garden grow?
Linda