Spuds

Cleaned out the vege cupboard the other week and discovered these beauties writhing about.
How on earth does a spud that is locked away, in the dark, inside a continuously heated house know when to start sprouting? I will be liberating these Desiree's into the garden within a few days.

Hose

There's a hint of the worm in this pic. Is it going in or coming out? I'm also reminded of a Robert Mapplethorpe photo.

Worm

This juicy looking critter was unearthed in a patch of native trees I planted years ago. It was a lot firmer to the touch than one would care to imagine. I was a little unsettled. Again I relish these close encounters with our seldom seen fellow travelers.