Juicy, Plump and Effervescent

Animal Tales, Blog | May 12, 2010

The ground squirrels are out!
They suddenly moved in about three years ago and apparently found it to their liking because we have several colonies now. There goes all hope of a garden – either they eat the plants above the ground or cut the roots below.
But they are so vibrantly enjoying life!! A fair exchange. I get the pleasure of seeing dozens of plump, furry, effervescent little creatures scurrying about all worked up about Sun! Warmth! Soft Earth for Digging! Fresh Juicy Grass! Babies!
They are only out for a few months before they go back underground in late summer and so far the hollyhocks and lavender have survived.
Perhaps there are more plants I can find that will resist the onslaught. But forget the lettuce …

Did you know that they have their own language?

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