We were away last week-end. We left, hoping the cantaloupe would ripen while we were gone and that there would be no pests that would take off with them!
This was waiting for us when we returned.
The Husband hung aluminum foil pie pans on the pear tree the other day to discourage the crows from nibbling on the pears. It worked! The crows were not too happy the next morning, but they haven't returned!
Some of you have mentioned signs of fall where you are. This is the best indication we have had here.
I hope you will enjoy your week-end.
Thank you for reading. I really appreciate your comments.
The cantaloupe looks delicious!!
ReplyDeletewhat a beauty, yummy I bet too!
ReplyDeleteDo you get a lot of pretty fall foilage where you live?
ReplyDeleteWonderful melons you have been able to harvest this summer! I guess the rain didn't hurt them after all! So far, we haven't seen any signs of fall around here, but it shouldn't be too long before there will be some changes in some of the foliage, and it will be lovely, as always. Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous looking Loupe, Nellie. (that seems to be what they call cantaloupe here in central PA:)
ReplyDeleteLast year I had a surprise plant growing in my flower garden. I call it a surprise because I didn't plant it but I knew it was something. It turned out to be a cantaloupe! When I saw yours it immediately reminded me of last year. Oh how I wish I had another surprise this year, lol...The aroma is intoxicating!
Love the "natural" approach to warding off those pesky crows to save the pears. GREAT that it worked too!
Thanks for sharing, Nellie...
Wow---that Cantaloupe looks SO GOOD..... YUM... I love them--especially the home-grown ones...
ReplyDeleteBurning Bushes are so so pretty in Fall. We saw some color in the Smokies on Thursday. I'll blog about it Monday.
Hugs,
Betsy
What a nice reward from your garden bounty. It looks perfect inside and out. Bet it taste way better than store bought cantaloupe.
ReplyDeleteI call that bush a Burning Bush. Looking forward to seeing the red leaves soon.
Hugs,
JB
The melon looks so good. We had just the hint of fall yesterday and I loved wearing a light sweater and not turning on the air conditioning. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteNellie, It good you beat the creepy crawlers to the melon. Your husband has out smarted the crows. My mom loved those burning bushes. They sure are pretty . Blessings for a fun weekend. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeletei drove out to the country today and didn't see any leaves changing. i would guess maybe by next weekend. i have never liked cantaloupe.i just can't stand the smell or taste. my husband loves it but i won't even buy them.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I call a pleasant surprise and it looks delicious! Glad something didn't get to it before you did.
ReplyDeleteOh my that cantaloupe looks so good. I like to put vanilla ice cream in the center.
ReplyDeleteGood idea to keep the crows away!!
Oh Nellie , how yummy the loupe look , on my way for a piece so , gimmie , gimmie :).
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell that sweet melon smell from here. We have the Packer game and birthday party later today. It is almost 2am and I really need to go to bed!;>) xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWe have a burning bush in the back yard. It does get stunning in the Fall.
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