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Comment by David Pike on April 5, 2010 at 8:06pm: Since I spread straw over the peas, I haven't seen any more damage. I'm still suspecting it was robins...

and speaking of straw - the strawbale gardening looks like a cool idea. Are they growing in the bale itself? Looks like a fun experiment - although straw bales are not especially cheap at $9-$12 ea. Anyone know where can I buy the cheapest straw bales? (for this, and other uses)

Comment by Merry Teesdale on April 5, 2010 at 3:30pm: Did you sprout your peas before planting them? That's a good thing to do because some seeds aren't viable. If you really think it's the robins, you could plant your peas earlier, between February 15th and the beginning of March or simply wait a week or so until the robin migration is over. There's plenty of time to plant peas. Personally, I'd suspect mice and rats before I'd suspect Robins.

Comment by Heather K on April 5, 2010 at 2:18pm: Straw Bale Gardening!

http://strawbalegardens.com/

“Straw Bale Gardening is simply a different type of container gardening. The main difference is that the container is the straw bale itself and is held together with two or three strings. Once the straw inside the bale begins to decay the straw becomes "conditioned" compost that creates an extroardinary plant rooting environment. Getting the straw bales conditioned is an essential part of the process, and should be started by the first week in May for most parts of the country. “

On of my gardening friends is working on creating her straw bale garden bed!

Comment by Tyler Marrs on March 30, 2010 at 10:02pm: David -
Last year I had a 25' double row of peas planted and had only FIVE plants survive. I also never saw any birds the act, but my garden is well fortified and birds are the only possible culprits. Covering the next sowing with burlap solved my problem. Burlap also works very well to keep seeds moist when sowing in hot weather. I imagine your straw cover will solve your problem.

Comment by David Pike on March 30, 2010 at 3:46pm: hmm...not squirrels...they can't clear the 8 ft. tall fence, and the dogs and cats would eat them.

I saw a robin in my garden today...not actually in the peas...but I eyed it suspiciously and it flew away...must be guilty!

I'm trying a Fukuoka technique and spreading straw over the top of my peas, hopefully this will conceal the peas for awhile so they can get more established. I also re-seeded the 30% that were lost.
Plant trays are a good idea too. Thanks for the suggestions.

Comment by Jamie Jedinak on March 30, 2010 at 1:58pm: I cover my seedlings with plant trays, those that have holes in the bottoms, flats I think they are called, black.....

Comment by Jamie Jedinak on March 30, 2010 at 1:57pm: David, could it be squirrels?

Comment by David Pike on March 29, 2010 at 9:53pm: definitely considering crop covers now...

Comment by Jeffrey Utter on March 29, 2010 at 9:47pm: Changing Paradigm,
A CSA and local restaurant supply garden, is looking for agricultural stewards for this growing season. Must have organic gardening experience and prefer someone or someones who are interested in living on site. Contact jeffrey @ 303-5024 for more information.