My nastys are all together in the middle of that bed. They weren't thinned very well so they're shading each others' soil. When they were small they looked terrible....we got hot here fast too this season....but now that they are a full *plot* they're looking better despite the heat.
I didn't put my borage very close to my maters, just stuck it in for an added pollinator attractant. Special bonus....Painted Lady caterpillars have found it and are using it as a host plant.
I saw one very small green *hornworm* looking fella, but I believe it was a Sphinx Moth caterpillar so I didn't kill it. Our hornworms usually come into play a bit later. Maybe in 3 weeks or so. I'm glad you're not having to pick those guys off, I hate that part! They hang on so hard that if you pull too hard you get splattered! Ewww!
