If it Isn't One Thing It's Another

I've covered all my broccoli plants to keep out the white butterflies, and I've been monitoring them just in case.  However the latest threat is from below.  One of our little subterranean rascals (Mole? Vole?) has chewed the roots off several plants.  I couldn't figure out why they kept wilting, even though I gave them extra water.  Now I know.

The last two melons have been harvested, thank goodness.  They've been very good and we've really enjoyed them.  But enough is enough.  Surely it must be almost grapefruit season.

This morning we walked in Minto Brown Park.  It's starting to feel more and more like fall, although most of the trees still have all their leaves.  I found a mushroom that I can't identify, as well as a wildflower I can't identify.