June 30, 2009

Ant Condo



For some reason the ants in my garden have taken up residence inside of this zucchini flower. -Just this one! They aren't in any of the others. Why? Maybe they have controlled rent in this place. Maybe their Grasshopper Landlord gave them a good deal.

9 comments:

  1. I also have ants in my zucchini. Unfortunately, they have infiltrated the entire neighborhood.

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  2. Your post made me smile. Thanks, I needed that....
    :-)

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  3. I think they are eating pollen! Naughty little food stealer. Have you got your squash recipes ready yet?

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  4. I think they picked a lovely home. That zucchini flower is beautiful!

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  5. What a beautiful home they have!

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  6. The birds are eating my tomatoes!! (okay my one measily cherry tomatoe that didn't do but still..)I can sympathize. Thanks for visiting me. Hugs, Jen

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  7. Usually where there are ants there are aphids. Do you have aphids too?

    Lovely flower!

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  8. usually they are drinking sweet juice from somewhere either aphids or leaking nectar.
    Hi! I love your blog and all your gorgeous flower photos.

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