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To Catch a Cantaloupe Thief
August 25, 2009 -
I have only once, successfully grown cantaloupes, that was about four years ago. Despite a cool rainy summer, this year was looking promising. That is, until a few days ago, when I found one of my two young Emerald Gem melons separated from the vine. And then this morning I found the remains of the other one. Since the suspect is nocturnal, I am guessing raccoon or opossum.
I still have another chance at home grown cantaloupes. I have two Old Time Tennessee melons on the vine, and I am not taking any chances. Tonight they will get covered with large flowerpots weighted down with bricks. My other option is a stakeout in the garden all night, but then I would be too tired to weed tomorrow morning.
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