Great idea on the broccoli stem. I see they do that when I buy a mix called ‘Broccoli Slaw.’ Efficient use of the WhOLE vegetable.
This season it has been slugs and earwigs. I’m usually pretty bug-free, too. A Good ecosystem to keep the Good bugs eating the Bad bugs helps a LOT! :)
We’ve had a lot of butterflies, though. Both the Yellow and Black Swallowtail - my faves!
I’ve bought bags of that broccoli slaw for a salad I make.