2011 Garden Wars: Week 4
No elimination this week–or as we say in cornhole, “no blood”– so everyone can just freaking relax. Regardless, the veggies have flowed like veritable wine.
No elimination this week–or as we say in cornhole, “no blood”– so everyone can just freaking relax. Here’s the standings:
- Sarah Milston (4)
- Ryan Smartt (3)
- Scott Pharr (2)
- Jorge Salgado (1)
Sarah continues her complete and utter domination of the rest of the field. But! There is always this week for the guys to pick up their game (or to keep on losing, their choice!).
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Ryan Smartt
The first tomatoes of the year. These guys look like they’re going to be long and lean–and way more tasty than Scott’s tomatoes. 100% Guaranteed.
This is the only time in the history of the world that a pug didn’t seem interested in food. But Deacon was definitely interested in this acorn squash I after I roasted it with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
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Sarah Milston
Those of you who follow me on twitter already know that I had a major setback this week as a gaggle of squirrels (or other jealous Garden Wars participants) attacked my garden stealing cucumbers, all of the watermelons, and most of my tomatoes. I have a new plan of attack and will catch up soon. Evidently they don’t like greens or okra. We have enough kale to feed all of our neighbors and friends, and this week we have been harvesting a handful of green and red okra every day. They practically grow full size overnight!
Its like a cacophony of green! Lily Jaymes was pretty dismayed at all the rain this past week because it took one of her primary jobs away. But she decided the cabbage needed some more water. Pictured here are the green beans, cabbage, and curly kale.
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Jorge Salgado
This week…this caption came from one of the kids. I asked Josiah to say something about the spoils from the garden, so here it is (and who votes against children??):
“I’m excited that we grew them…we’ve never really grown anything before. I hope people vote for us.”
Sure, it’s not a veggie. It’s a sunflower. But we grew it, and they are a perfect addition to the garden. I know this guy (gal?) may not win us points, but we sure are proud of her (him). We may be on the brink of elimination, but dang it, we have our flowers.
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Scott Pharr
Squash bugs moved into my garden for another year, had lots of fun with their female friends, and BOOM! made a colony, a community, a metropolis! I could use pesticide, or I could…vacuum my garden!! Squash bugs really hate water, so give them a little drink, and they come right out. Then (I recommend a shop-vac) suck those suckers right up and toss them away – that’s what I call “organic”.
Meet Ellie. She eats just about any veggie (that has been seasoned and grilled) that she can get her mouth on. She’s special because she had cancer on her ear and had the whole ear removed! Thats right! Feel sorry for her! Vote for her! I mean, me!
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I VOTE FOR THE HOG! I VOTE FOR THE HOG! (i.e. Deacon, which means I vote for Ryan Smartt.)
OK. So this is Gardens Wars? It looks more like Star Wars as that pug looks earily like Darth Vader eyeing the Death Star. Way to go Ryan, you have my vote because I LOVE acorn squash…especially with cinnamon and brown sugar. I expect a squash pie soon!
Do I vote for the pug and acorn squash? Or a cool guy in a VT hat with a shop vac? This one is difficult. But, I have to go with VT this week. Scott’s got my vote this week!
An adorable pug will get me anytime. I vote for Ryan Smartt!
Pharr would have received my vote had the actual squash bugs been shown as they sound very intriquing, but alas I can’t go against the Deac.
My vote goes to Ryan this week. How can I resist a Pug face?
Deacon sealed it for me… casting my vote for Ryan!
Vacuuming the garden. . . really . . . going with Pharr this week.
Smartt! What a classic pug facial expression. I half expect it to start talking like that annoying dog in MIB…in which case you would lose my vote. Make sure he keeps his snark to himself and you’ll keep my vote.
I think Deacon was interested in the squash, but he decided it looked like too much work. I vote for Ryan!
I see that cute kid pics are being abandoned in favor of cute pet pics. It’s a tough one this week. I was sure the pug was going to get my vote until I saw Ellie. A dog with a sad story always wins for me. So, Scott! (The vacuum was pretty cool, too!)
Pugs always get my vote! Go Deacon… I mean, Ryan!
Paul! Look in the compost pile!
http://rvanews.com/features/garden-wars-compost-pile-week-4/48213
Pug + Squash = Victory. Go Deac(s)!
When you place a pug in the photo, it’s a no-brainer. HOG for the win!!
Black pugs have a special place in my heart (RIP Weasley), as do acorn squash. Smartt gets my vote this week.
I like how everyone is pimping out their children or dogs for votes! I vote for the Salgados.
Smartt! For the pug and the talking of smack!
Ryan gets my vote! Deacon’s cute face can’t lose! I do have to say how much I enjoy everyone’s photos and commentary each week…thanks for the entertainment at work!
Wow, did you all get together to plan to post cute animals this week instead? Lots of strategery happening this week.
I have to vote for Jorge because of the colorful tomatoes, plea for help, and the great sunflower. (also, he spent 30 minutes last night trying to sell me on google+, so I appreciate his enthusiasm).
Shop vac in the garden was a close second though.
Man, W.C. Fields wouldn’t know *who* to vote for in this war, so many dogs and kids everywhere!
I’m gonna go with Jorge. Sunflowers are so cheerful, and those ‘matoes are looking nice.
I vote for Smartt for the exceptional quality of his photo of Deacon. And because dogs are kinda my thing right now. As is squash. All around win!
Pharr! Shop-Vac Gardening!
Scott: I find the use of the shop vac hilarious but also a good tip.
But did you really have to play the dog cancer card? SN: my bro’s lab used to eat cucumbers straight out of the garden raw, he LOVED them!
Jorge all the way!!
pharr! the man *vacuumed* bugs off his plants. that’s dedication. or complete karaziness. either way, he gets my vote!
I’m entertained by all, but casting a vote for Ryan Smartt!
Ear cancer? I vote Pharr
Deacon and acorn squash are an unbeatable combination–Ryan Smartt is an easy vote this week!
Vacuum the plants outside!!! I would bet a small fortune that he’s never used a vacuume INSIDE!! I’ll vote for Scott. Probably the last time we’ll see a vacuum in his hands.
Pharr – only a man’s man would vacuum his garden
Salgado’s sunflower. Also. Jorge: I have a cute dog and a cute baby if you need to double-down next week.
Pharr – for the shop vac extermination technique. I could sympathize about gross bugs — I had a massive green worm thingy devouring my little heirloom tomatoes this week. And while Deacon is beyond adorable, it’s Ellie who captured my heart this week. She is a regal, elegant and simply beautiful survivor.
I feel compelled to vote for the pug named Deacon, but I have go to with Pharr for the vacuuming.
Pharr. The shop vac won my vote this week.
Jorge.For the sunflower!
I vote Smartt because my mouth is watering for acorn squash.
My vote is for Sarah
My vote is for Sarah and the rain we all needed. (Sorry Lily, but a little more water is nothing but good for growing things)
I vote for Deacon and Acorn Squash Smartt!
Any guy that vacuums his garden gets my vote. Viva Scott!!
I will vote for Ryan, but I need some assurance that Deacon has had absolutely no role in the fertilization of his garden.
I have to throw my vote to the Milston’s – I know how hard they all work in garden, especially that cutie Lily Jaymes.
Ryan and Deacon Smartt get my vote!
oblong tomatoes and that adorable pig, Deacon!! .You can’t get smartter than that!! Mana wholeheartedly votes for Ryan. See ‘ya next week.
My vote is for the Milstons!!! Cabage! Yum! I am obsessed lately with cabbage!!!
My vote is for the MILSTONS!!!
Jorge all the way! I like flowers and children.
I vote for the MILSTONS!!!!
I vote for Smartt and Deacon!
Still voting for the Milston’s even with the squirrel setback. Tell Gladys to stay in Staunton!
I vote for Ryann Smartt because I know that acornn squashh came from composte dirtt…….Deaconn is pretty cute tooo….
Milston’s get my vote because Sarah let Lily back into the big garden!
I vote for Sarah and Lily cuz they are just plain growing veggies. Pretty flowers and cute puppies are nice BUT the Milstons’ garden is the real thing!
Millston’s all the way!!! Keep those veggies (& LJ) growing!!!
My vote goes to the sweet picture of Sarah Milston’s daughter watering the garden.
Every morning I look out the window and see the Milston’s garden. Our neighborhood looks awesome because of it! And Lily Jaymes greeting us gleefully every afternoon doesn’t hurt. Sara Milston gets our vote.
Milstons
I vote for the Milston garden.. beautiful
Sarah Milston gets my vote
How cute is LJ watering those plants? Milston all the way
I vote for Sarah
Even with the squirrel problem. Milton’s have the best garden
Deacon stole my smushed-faced dog loving heart. I vote for Ryan!
I’ll bet that squash is dog…on good. Ryan Smartt gets a four paw rating this week and is the clear winner.
I vote for Lily Jaymes-how can you not vote for a sweet little girl and her watering can?! But the Pharr story was a close second, I’m a sucker for sad doggie stories!
I vote for me, because I’m selfish and I had to pay $1000 to keep my dog alive.
Ryan! Ryan! Ryan!
I’m a sucker for a cute pug & green tomatoes on the vine :)
Go Sarah, just remember that squirrels can be your friend :) The Milston garden has my vote!
Scott’s got my vote this week … How could I *NOT* vote for someone who shop-vacs their garden!??!
Taking a shop vac to some bugs is pretty good, but I gotta go with Smartt
Sarah and Lily!
I vote for Smartt, because I’ve got a black pug as well. Though my Frankie isn’t quite as photogenic as Deacon, I think he’ll be welcoming one of the other garden warriors to the compost pile next week.
My vote for Scott is a sure thing this because of the dog!
Even with becoming a mom to twins this week I still have time to vote for Milston!
Gotta root for Deacon and Ryan….
Vote smart, vote Smartt!
Milston gets my vote!!
Can’t wait to eat the cabbage. I vote Milston.
This week I’m voting for myself. The okra continues to be delicious.
Salgado! That sunflower totally brightened my day.
Goin’ to the dogs, guys! This is a particularly tough week to choose, but I’m moved by the Salgado boys and their colorful contribution.
My vote goes to Ryan.