The Disappearing Cucumbers

As you know, I am madly in love with Cucumber Salsa.  So naturally, I planted cucumbers, green peppers, and tomatoes in my garden this year.  (And green beans, which rates equally high in our home.)  And to protect our plants from hungry little bunnies, Chad helped me (blessing# 1184) put a chicken-wire fence around it. 

All spring and summer, Chad and I took great care in watering our garden and keeping the weeds away.  We nurtured it and fed it, looking forward to the fruits of our labor come late summer.  And despite the HOT weather we've been having, it has been looking really good.  (#1185)  Until a few days ago. 

Upon walking into our back yard, I could see our innocent dog Beau chomping away at something in the grass. But what was it?  I couldn't tell.  As I got closer, I could see that he was devouring (gasp) a cucumber from my garden!  Naughty dog!

I didn't want the rest of my cucumbers to disappear, so I found a large wire basket in the garage and tried to position the remaining cucumbers under the basket and into safety.  I am so naïve. 

I'm sure you already know what happened.  But I'll tell you anyway.  When I went outside to water the garden the next day, I discovered ALL of my remaining cucumbers were gone.  G.O.N.E.  Gone.  And the vines were pretty much destroyed too.  Naughty Beau!  I guess, at least he's eating healthy and getting a good dose of Vitamin B.  (#1186)  I suppose that's a good thing for dogs too. 

So far, he's only eaten ALL of my cucumbers, several green peppers, and a couple tomatoes.  At least I have a few things left in my garden.  (#1187) We've found a solution . . . electric fence.