Snakes and scapes...

It’s that time when the garlic plants send up their beautiful, graceful scapes. By cutting off the scape and not allowing the garlic to flower, more energy is sent to the bulb, resulting in bigger garlic! And I am left with these deliciously fragrant ends that are perfect for grilling, stir-frying or making pesto! But I wasn’t prepared for the friend I found in the path. Almost kicked it out of the way, thinking it was a fallen branch. Thankfully, I did not. It seems I have nothing to fear, as it appears to be a milk snake, non-venomous, and really not eager to cause a fuss. In fact, I should be grateful to see him, as he is keeping rodents out of the garden. I really should rethink my choice of footwear! (Who would have ever thought that I’d have a relationship with bees and snakes!)