I planted my pumpkins in the manure pile. They usually can grow a bit
before the giant rodents (aka deer) find them. In fact, usually the
rodents are content to wait until the female flowers appear, then they
attack.

This year, the night I planted them they got to my little helpless
seedlings before I could fence. Arrgh. At least they didn't get them all.

That thumping noise is the sound of me kicking myself. Next year,
planting and fencing will occur simultaneously.

Vent over.
Thanks.

Mary