Do you have Cherry Tree’s in your yard?  Be on the watch for Cherry Bark Tortrix…a nasty little critter that bore their way into the bark to lay eggs which will evolve into moths.   Here’s what one of our tree’s currently look like.

We have three Cherry Trees and all have been hosts to this invader.    We’ve hired Sound Solutions to treat this problem.   I like that they use organic solutions since we have kids and pets.    I’ll keep you posted on our progress!   

Notice the sawdust from these pesty bugs chewing into our trees.  🙁   

One red tomato.  This has been my first experience in growing tomatoes and I can’t wait to try eating one!    I simply love my tomatoes from the garden, is there anything better?

Note to self: buy a tomato cage next time.   This thing is growing all over the patio!

We saw this critter creeping along the sidewalk on Saturday.   Any idea what it is?

Why it’s the Voodoo Lily (aka Dragon Lily) of course!   We have several in our yard…I noticed that one had bloomed yesterday afternoon when my nose picked up the distinct smell of rotting meat.    

For more information on this pretty (smelly) plant, check out these websites:

http://www.paghat.com/voodoolily.html

http://www.plantdelights.com/Tony/bizarre.html

http://daviswiki.org/Dragon_Lily

If you decide to add this to your garden, I suggest planting it away from your doors and patios!   

I’m getting ready to attempt my first tomato garden…along with some lettuce and what ever else grabs my attention at the nursery.    The garden will have to be in containers and I’m trying to figure out the best spot for these delictables where our wild life might leave them alone so we can enjoy "the fruits of our my labor". 

Pictured above is Early Girl and Sweet Million Cherry Tomatoes along with some lettuce.   Below is Italian and Curly Leaf Parsley (ya gotta have parsley with your tomatoes).

I just need to plant some Basil and then I’m ready for Bruschetta!  Yummy.