Random Memorial for Monday 11/23/15

Gone but not forgotten:  the zucchini that were once in the front row of the raised garden box.  Or, more accurately said, the raised garden box *experiment*.  Absolutely no thumbs in this household are naturally green.

Although the tomato trees are growing tall, it looks like the thought of home grown zucchinis for the new year was just that -- only a thought.  We watched their struggle each day, uncertain as to whether they needed more water ... or less sun ... or deeper soil ... or fewer ants (over time, they seemed to attack the few blossoms that were there on planting day).  Whatever the reason for their demise, they are now completely dead.

Unless things get all pilgrim-and-indian-y in the next few days (in case any Seminoles or Miccosukees are reading this post) ... three little zucchini plants and the vegetable dishes that you would have inspired (although, come to think of it, one can pick up a zucchini or two at the local Publix) ... until something else takes your place to erase your memory, you will be missed.

DEAR NATIVE AMERICANS ... BRING ME ZUCCHINI FOR THURSDAY?:
http://www.pbchistoryonline.org/page/seminoles-and-miccosukees

IT APPEARS THAT THE ANTS ARE *NOT* TO BLAME:
http://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/mavis-garden-blog-help-there-are-ants-on-my-zucchini-blossoms/

BE STILL MY HEART - A LIST OF LISTS TO ASSIST THE GARDENING EXPERIMENT:
http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/lawn_and_garden/calendar/