Too bad I didn't, because this morning when I went to check on the blueberries this was what I found.
ONE blueberry. And it's not even a perfect one, kind of a puny reject.
It reminded me of the movie Finding Nemo when the dad, Marlin woke up and found that one lone egg. All the rest were gone.
Just as a matter of comparison, look at the difference in the blueberry that was left behind on my bush and one from my refrigerator.
Just as a matter of comparison, look at the difference in the blueberry that was left behind on my bush and one from my refrigerator.
The one on the left is an ordinary blueberry from the grocery store, and the one on the right is my Nemo blueberry. It makes me think of Nemo's one little under-developed fin.
I don't want to blame an innocent party, but I suspect I know who ate my berries, especially since only a few days ago there was an incident with my tomatoes. I couldn't exactly say who was guilty, but my first ripe tomato of the season also became a snack for some creature.
I don't want to point fingers, but this is one of my top suspects.
Next year I will be investing in netting to cover my blueberries so that I can do more than enjoy watching them grow. I had looked forward to eating them too. One of my favorite treats is yogurt topped with walnuts and a handful of fresh blueberries.
I don't want to point fingers, but this is one of my top suspects.
Next year I will be investing in netting to cover my blueberries so that I can do more than enjoy watching them grow. I had looked forward to eating them too. One of my favorite treats is yogurt topped with walnuts and a handful of fresh blueberries.
Like Marlin, I will cherish the one that is left, so today I will be enjoying my yogurt with walnuts and a fresh Nemo blueberry.
Oh I know that feeling. A few years ago the chokecherries were ready to pick so when I went out the next morning they were all gone - every single one of them - and the tree had been loaded. I was not happy but the birds sure were.
ReplyDeleteI feel your frustration! Keeping the critters at bay can be a true challenge:@)
ReplyDeleteOh dear, it's so frustrating!! Your poor, little , only blueberry left for your bowl of yogurt. I went out to get some basil one day and I guess the rabbits in our neighborhood jumped and ate it all, along with my blue fan flower and my potato vine.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have your own blueberry bushes. Hope you actually get some..
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your blueberry! And that next year you have more...
ReplyDeleteYou are SO funny! But don't worry...you are not alone...I haven't gotten but one berry from mine either. Every year I go out and one minute they're there and the next....GONE!
ReplyDeleteYep, time to get out the netting!