Nocturnal Visitor

Finally got a good drenching thunderstorm this evening- rain barrel has been dry for too long. It fills up very quickly when we get rain, and the rainwater is good for watering the tomatoes, which we're starting to pick quite a few of. The Yellow Pear plant is now two feet over my head and being supported not only by its cage but also by a nearby bush it's leaning on. As though to celebrate the rain, a large American Toad appeared on the front sidewalk. I decided that he would be happier in the backyard with a bit more cover and all sorts of nice things for him to eat, especially slugs. He expressed his displeasure at being picked up by urinating copiously all over my hand. Posted by Dirck Harris at 7:54 PM