"Ross McKay" wrote in message
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On Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:18:45 GMT, "0tterbot" wrote:

birds & possums (?) have been watching mine from within and without.
actually, now i'm starting to wonder if i'll get any at all!!

Sliding deftly from tomatoes to eggplants (NB: still within the genus!),
my Thai eggplant, that have been throwing me a few now and then to toss
into a green curry or laksa, have had fruit disappearing suddenly
overnight. Last night, I actually heard rustling as I passed the door
near them, and this morning there are no fruit to be seen. I suspect
either a rat or a possum, as there are both about at the moment. Grrr.

I reckon the same creature was having a go at my jalapeños too, but
didn't get beyond the skin. Ha! I only hope it enjoyed it as much going
as coming.

.... which reminds us you can make chili spray to keep pests off!
(apparently).

yesterday i picked some orange tomatoes, which i know will ripen, but it's a
bit silly.
(out of the record running now,)
kylie