I finally had to face the music today and admit that the freezes had done in my tomatoes. It was hard to give in as I was harvesting up to the week before Christmas, but a big freeze while we were away did the rest of them in. So today I thought- Gee, someone should get the benefit of these. I mean, a couple of them are still turning red even though the flesh is dmaaged and the insides a little mushy. Who would still love to have that for supper??
Then I remembered that we found a well-worn der path through our side yard th eother day and this seemed the perfect opportunity to provide them with some fresh food during winter. So I gather up all of the tomatoes that would still hold together and put them all in a large plastic pot. Then I walked along the deer path, sprinkling tomatoes as I went. I'll keep an eye out the next few days to see if I attract a crowd.
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You have a good heart Bonnie! I like that about you! They will now pencil your yard in for regular stops! gail
I'll bet they are gone in a flash. Our herd comes through every day and eats the throw away chard and cabbage leaves. They have a pecking order so not everyone gets a treat.
How kind of you to share your bounty with the deer - I'd be afraid that they would move my garden to the top of their dining list. Mary Beth
that's a nice gesture... i'm sure the deer would be very grateful... better be ready to take some shots when they come:)
Mine have eaten tomatoes -- over-ripe ones, though. Good luck with that. They will be happy to have dinner when it gets cold again this weekend!
You are too kind. I'd be afraid of attracting them to my garden.
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