Critters eating the Veggies - Transition Whatcom2024-03-29T05:39:09Zhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/forum/topics/critters-eating-the-veggies-1?groupUrl=organic&commentId=2723460%3AComment%3A23896&groupId=2723460%3AGroup%3A5850&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI just re-read your note abov…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-08-02:2723460:Comment:278332010-08-02T21:01:11.887ZHeidi Mhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/HeidiM
I just re-read your note above--my mom uses a natural trap for pill bugs: after juicing out halves of citrus, she places these little citrus domes, outside up, all around her garden and finds them full of the little critters. I am not sure what she does with the bugs themselves after they have been trapped; I guess that's up to each of us...
I just re-read your note above--my mom uses a natural trap for pill bugs: after juicing out halves of citrus, she places these little citrus domes, outside up, all around her garden and finds them full of the little critters. I am not sure what she does with the bugs themselves after they have been trapped; I guess that's up to each of us... To protect new seedlings or s…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-08-02:2723460:Comment:278282010-08-02T20:31:48.361ZHeather Khttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/HeatherK
To protect new seedlings or seeds in a <u>small</u> garden area: Try using upside down 1'x2' black garden flats for added protection from plantings being dug up by cats/squirrels. Once my lettuce & the seedlings are growing vigorously and reaching the top of the flat, I remove them. The little critters here don't bother the flats and these flats don't cost. I just collect them through out the years at the nurseries.<br />
I also really like row covers although they are a poly based oil…
To protect new seedlings or seeds in a <u>small</u> garden area: Try using upside down 1'x2' black garden flats for added protection from plantings being dug up by cats/squirrels. Once my lettuce & the seedlings are growing vigorously and reaching the top of the flat, I remove them. The little critters here don't bother the flats and these flats don't cost. I just collect them through out the years at the nurseries.<br />
I also really like row covers although they are a poly based oil product....I try to make mine last many years....they are especially wonderful to use to protect plants from our mild frosts, and can be used under a plastic poly row covers in the winter too.<br />
We do use a few pieces of fish netting around the perimeters of our acre to discourage deer & dogs, but we have not had to put it around the annual/periennial jungle part of our edible forest garden.<br />
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David & Angela your first year garden on your new home land looks beautiful & abundant! Well done!<br />
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<cite>David MacLeod said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/forum/topics/critters-eating-the-veggies-1?groupUrl=organic&#2723460Comment23883"><div>Thanks Randy,<br/><br/>What kind of material do you suggest for row cover? I'm on a tight budget. I would imagine that squirrels are capable on getting under a cover so would it need to be anchored somehow? And it would need to be easy to take on and off for humans to weed and harvest.<br/><br/>Angela</div>
</blockquote> Hi Angela! Check out the book…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-06-23:2723460:Comment:245872010-06-23T16:23:51.764ZHeidi Mhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/HeidiM
Hi Angela! Check out the books by Russell Link. I once heard him speak--a gentle brilliant man--and you will appreciate his approach. All about our relationship with critters in the PNW. Bye! Heidi
Hi Angela! Check out the books by Russell Link. I once heard him speak--a gentle brilliant man--and you will appreciate his approach. All about our relationship with critters in the PNW. Bye! Heidi Any thoughts about moles and…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-06-14:2723460:Comment:240412010-06-14T10:50:45.336ZJenny Mackehttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/JennyMacke
Any thoughts about moles and voles. I seem to have some tunnels under some of my beds. Last year I bought the solar beeping vibrating sticks and they worked. I brought them in over the winter, but they seem to have had a one year life anyway. I don't want to re-buy plastic gizmos.
Any thoughts about moles and voles. I seem to have some tunnels under some of my beds. Last year I bought the solar beeping vibrating sticks and they worked. I brought them in over the winter, but they seem to have had a one year life anyway. I don't want to re-buy plastic gizmos. http://www.gardeners.com/Row-…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-06-12:2723460:Comment:238962010-06-12T16:27:51.787ZRandy Smithhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/RandySmith
<a href="http://www.gardeners.com/Row-Covers/5111,default,pg.html" target="_blank">http://www.gardeners.com/Row-Covers/5111,default,pg.html</a> for info on how to use.<br />
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I get mine from the Territorial Seed catalog. Grow Guard 20. A 6' x 50' roll is $21.95. I'm using mine for the third season. I hold them down with landscaping pins or rocks.
<a href="http://www.gardeners.com/Row-Covers/5111,default,pg.html" target="_blank">http://www.gardeners.com/Row-Covers/5111,default,pg.html</a> for info on how to use.<br />
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I get mine from the Territorial Seed catalog. Grow Guard 20. A 6' x 50' roll is $21.95. I'm using mine for the third season. I hold them down with landscaping pins or rocks. Forgot to sign David out and…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-06-12:2723460:Comment:238862010-06-12T15:52:59.505ZAngela MacLeodhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/AngelaMacLeod
Forgot to sign David out and me in again. the last message was from me not David. We share a computer.<br />
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Angela<br />
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<cite>David MacLeod said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/forum/topics/critters-eating-the-veggies-1?groupUrl=organic&commentId=2723460%3AComment%3A23810&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2723460Comment23883"><div>Thanks Randy,<br></br> <br></br> What kind of material do you suggest for row cover? I'm on a tight budget. I would imagine that squirrels are capable on…</div>
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Forgot to sign David out and me in again. the last message was from me not David. We share a computer.<br />
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Angela<br />
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<cite>David MacLeod said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/forum/topics/critters-eating-the-veggies-1?groupUrl=organic&commentId=2723460%3AComment%3A23810&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2723460Comment23883"><div>Thanks Randy,<br/> <br/>
What kind of material do you suggest for row cover? I'm on a tight budget. I would imagine that squirrels are capable on getting under a cover so would it need to be anchored somehow? And it would need to be easy to take on and off for humans to weed and harvest.<br/>
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Angela</div>
</blockquote> Thanks Randy,
What kind of m…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-06-12:2723460:Comment:238832010-06-12T15:51:01.235ZDavid MacLeodhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/DavidMacLeod
Thanks Randy,<br />
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What kind of material do you suggest for row cover? I'm on a tight budget. I would imagine that squirrels are capable on getting under a cover so would it need to be anchored somehow? And it would need to be easy to take on and off for humans to weed and harvest.<br />
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Angela
Thanks Randy,<br />
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What kind of material do you suggest for row cover? I'm on a tight budget. I would imagine that squirrels are capable on getting under a cover so would it need to be anchored somehow? And it would need to be easy to take on and off for humans to weed and harvest.<br />
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Angela Fence for deer and dogs. Row…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-06-12:2723460:Comment:238102010-06-12T00:27:06.650ZRandy Smithhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/RandySmith
Fence for deer and dogs. Row covers for rabbits and birds. Sluggo for slugs (though new evidence indicates it's hard on worms). Little paper or plastic collars if you have cutworms. Netting to protect berries and grapes. Radionics if you are into energy stuff and can find someone who does it. Seems to be a horrible year for slugs. This year gardens seem to need a Department of Defense.
Fence for deer and dogs. Row covers for rabbits and birds. Sluggo for slugs (though new evidence indicates it's hard on worms). Little paper or plastic collars if you have cutworms. Netting to protect berries and grapes. Radionics if you are into energy stuff and can find someone who does it. Seems to be a horrible year for slugs. This year gardens seem to need a Department of Defense.