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Use nettingDobie said:OK dumb question from a complete noob on this subject. I have squirrels and birds I feed, if I were to try a small herb and veggie garden would they just eat it to the ground? No rabbits or anything like that. -
I'm no expert, but my dad has had a small plot as long as I can remember. No netting. They have more squirrels than your grandmother has pills.
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Im not interested in building a cage if thats whats needed I will just pass. Just thought it might be cool to grow some Rosemary, thyme maybe some jalapeños etc.Jacksonville FL
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They are not going to mess with Rosemary and Thyme. Plus those two are perennial so they will remain there year after year. If you cook a lot it is a no brainer. Nothing like fresh herbs at your disposal.Dobie said:Im not interested in building a cage if thats whats needed I will just pass. Just thought it might be cool to grow some Rosemary, thyme maye some jalapeños ect.Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013 -
@Dobie my house is in the middle of woods. Squirrels and birds everywhere. I have had no issues with veggies in the summer, however they do like lettuce when I plant that.------------------------------
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I figured leafy veggies were out but herbs, peppers, tomato, squash, onions might be ok. I probably shoud be more worried about bugs eating it up on Florida.Jacksonville FL
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theyolksonyou said:I'm no expert, but my dad has had a small plot as long as I can remember. No netting. They have more squirrels than your grandmother has pills.
What does he typically grow?Jacksonville FL -
Corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, green beans... No herbs, no leafy things @Dobie
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Wow figured the squirrels would destroy the corn, thanks!theyolksonyou said:Corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, green beans... No herbs, no leafy things @DobieJacksonville FL -
Nah.. Raccoons will though...Dobie said:
Wow figured the squirrels would destroy the corn, thanks!theyolksonyou said:Corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, green beans... No herbs, no leafy things @Dobie------------------------------
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Rocky doesn't hang in dad's hood.
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Brother tar, I picked up the stuff today to add another bed tomorrow. This is getting to be a little to much like work.!
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The hail did a number on the veggies I planted this past weekend. The lettuce and tomatoes are probably a total loss. I'm hoping to salvage some stuff.
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@SGH , You have your work cut out for you! Not sure if I would use color mulch for veggies. I'd use a natural mulch like pine needles, pine bark, newspaper, straw, etc.
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I use the red mulch on the outside of the box for decoration. I fill the box with top soil that I dig up from my property with my tractor.tarheelmatt said:Not sure if I would use color mulch for veggies.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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What are you talkin' bout? He's got the "color advantage"!tarheelmatt said:@SGH , You have your work cut out for you! Not sure if I would use color mulch for veggies. I'd use a natural mulch like pine needles, pine bark, newspaper, straw, etc.
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Haha.. That's what worries me. The leaching from this going into the ground worries me a little. Probably no worse than other stuff... Party monster likely waters the bed anyway after a late night.Fred19Flintstone said:
What are you talkin' bout? He's got the "color advantage"!tarheelmatt said:@SGH , You have your work cut out for you! Not sure if I would use color mulch for veggies. I'd use a natural mulch like pine needles, pine bark, newspaper, straw, etc.------------------------------
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After the plants are tall enough, they'll be rolled with TP. That's absorbent.
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Beds look great man!------------------------------
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Sadly it seems that as of late all I do is work!!Legume said:Doing some work Scottie!Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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If it gets out of hand and you have too many- give me a buzz. Love some home grown.tarheelmatt said:Thanks @johnmitchell and @fence0407 !
I am going to try topping my peppers (maybe half, I am a little skeered) and suckering the tomatoes this year. Last year, my tomatoes got to tall and didn't yield much. Didn't yield many peppers either.
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