The TakeOver!
The TakeOver! What a treasure! A patch in the community garden, already fenced, fertilized with compost, full sun, water hoses, flat and ready to plant. I can't believe my good fortune. It is high up on the hill, a long and challenging walk, but safe from predators and exercise for my muscles. The veggie sets I plant explode with vitality and health. On week 3, I proudly show it to rave reviews. Can there be too much of a good thing? Who could have predicted that on week 5 came the TakeOver. When I arrive to harvest beans all I see is huge squash vines, like a green thriving carpet covering everything. The neat rows of vegetables have been completely erased by a species gone wild. Should I laugh or cry? I do neither. I ponder. Then, apologetically, I bring up my shears and rescue the rows underneath. Yes, there are still plenty of squash vines, but less. And the other veggies are freed to live a life in the sun. NF 7/8/25