Each week, I put out a few ears of corn for the backyard squirrels. Invariably,
after munching for a while, one of the squirrels will start burying kernels
around the yard. Most sprouts get mowed down.
I discovered this stalk growing in a corner by the garage where I don't try to
mow. and let it grow to see what developed. Although the stalk is weak, it now
has a developing ear near the base.
I thought that the squirrels that buried the kernels were just dumb, but maybe
this guy was looking out for the Winter.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Corn+1.jpg.html
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Corn+2.jpg.html
Comments and critiques welcomed.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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