A Garden Crime - Who Dug It?

A crime was committed in the wee hours, and the results were tragic.

The victim

Yes, our cucumber was murdered; a clear case of herbicide. But who could have pulled off such a ruthless and heinous crime?  It was the Burpless variety, what could have possibly been the motive?

The only eye-witness

 The poor thing is shaking like a leaf and refuses to cooperate.

 The suspects

Slugs?

Snails?

Puppy Dog Tails?
(AKA Alligator Eater) 

The evidence

Circumstantial yes, but it is highly unlikely even a band of slugs and snails could have done so much damage. The paw marks in the dirt were the final key - we are confident we have nabbed the right suspect.

In custody

 She gave up quite easily, but...

I want to speak with my attorney.



 

...she's gone all Miranda on us and won't cooperate.

















Photo credits to transitionculture.org and northcoastgardening.com