#hand fork

Snikt! Got some gardening to do, bub: 

This really is my favorite hand tool: 

Gray squirrel raider: 

Some variety of weevil on my arm: 

I relocated the oregano pot & look what was underneath it: 

This is a defensive maneuver - lock everything in place & be ready to pinch someone with your mandibles. This beetle is commonly called a big-headed ground beetle but its scientific name is scarites subterraneus which sounds way more badass: 

We picked up some new half barrels to replace our two oldest ones. Fun fact: When the insides of the barrels get wet & the sun warms them, you can smell the whiskey: 

Old one number one. For those who might be wondering, these barrels last about three seasons here in the Mid-South but they may last a little longer somewhere with less heat & humidity: 

Old one number two: 

I weed whack the backyard garden plot but left this stand of white clover alone for now: 

Our yellow baptisia is starting to bloom: