The Enemy

Sep 29th, 2008 by Dani

Caught on a mission across the lawn early this morning.

Not alone.

Creeping towards garden beds.

Their dawn raid was unsuccessful. But I’m sure they’ll be back. Vigilance is vital.

Posted in Garden

on 29 Sep 2008 at 6:37 am1Docwitch

Ratbag. Very cute ratbag. the devastation they wreak is not so cute. I have lost many a basil plant to these fellows. What do you do to deter them? Have you tried beer traps?

Docwitchs last blog post..Springtime in the World of Etsy
on 29 Sep 2008 at 4:12 pm2Dani

I have tried beer traps but I keep finding the bread winner slumped over the lettuce.
on 30 Sep 2008 at 12:26 pm3Nate

Whenever I find one I toss it in the street in front of our house. They become “es-car-go”. I figure if they aren’t fast enough to dodge a car, that’s natural selection at work.

Nates last blog post..Big List of "Things You Must Eat" Lists
on 30 Sep 2008 at 4:27 pm4Dani

I like your reasoning Nate! Most of mine end up next door. I dream of them acting as a natural lawn mower. Garden maintenance isn’t one of our neighbour’s things.
on 04 Oct 2008 at 8:16 am5Howling Duck Ranch

Ducks…would solve the problem. Alternatively, lightly poached with garlic butter, herbs and your spelt bread?? Beautiful site btw, I’m going to enjoy eking out recipes to try!

Howling Duck Ranchs last blog post..Where we are…
on 05 Oct 2008 at 2:48 am6Dani

Welcome HDR! I am very glad Stonehead introduced your blog, you are a happy addition to my daily reading. I would love a duck or two. Sadly I can’t even talk the Bread Winner around to chooks (yet). I’d happily cook then but I suspect the family would rebel.

The Kitchen Playground