Squash Harvest

My prizing winning buttercup squash was viciously attacked and destroyed! They stole all of the seeds. I suspect sabotage. (… and you thought gardening was a relaxing and non-competitive hobby!) I wasn’t taking any more chances, I harvested everything and hired a security guard.

Warning, this is a “crime scene” photo and may be disturbing to my fellow gardeners.

I carefully inspected each squash for any more surprises but didn’t find any.

I started the labor intensive job of harvesting the seeds

Did you hear that rustling in the grass?

One always has to be on alert for potential thieves. Not that we ever get any at the Woodpile.

The first load is ready to be transported to my warehouse.

While Chippy is at his warehouse, the infamous “Phantom Chipmunk” strikes!

The Phantom hears Chippy returning and hides his loot.

He carefully slides it under the floor boards.

But he can’t resist just one more seed.

As an experienced thief, he washes his hands to get rid of the sticky evidence.

 

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The Phantom is deeply concerned the spider has spotted him and savoring him as a snack.

He quickly stuffed his cheeks and made his get away.