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Lily

Stafford, VA
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  • Full instructions and materials are listed on my blog: http://www.empressofdirt.net/most-useful-garden-accessory-this-year-squirrel-screens/
  • These simple screens will protect your young seeds and plants from birds, squirrels, and moths.
  • The squirrels can't dig in the bed anymore (hee hee) but sun and rain still get through as needed.
  • Mounted on the side of a raised bed, the screen can also be used as vine support. I used it here for cucumbers.
  • Given a good start, my veggies now do really well. Nom nom!
  • While I'm winning this round, you know the squirrels will find some other way to mess with the garden! Such is life. ;)
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DIY Garden Screens: A Multi-Purpose Solution

It's funny sometimes how something so simple can make such a big difference. These homemade garden screens are now a favourite accessory in my garden. ...»

I first start using them to keep the squirrels and birds from dining in my veggie beds. Not only did they work but the fine mesh screen kept the moths out too! From there I realized I could also use them as vine supports, and to support winter covers over my raised beds (I grow veggies throughout the year). Lots of uses from one item!

Many crops are self-pollinating and can remain covered (lettuces, legumes, spinach...) but for those that benefit from insect pollination, just remove the covers once the plants are well-established.

There's a complete material list and instructions on my blog. You can make them without any power tools and it's simple to do. And better yet, the squirrels won't thank you! http://www.empressofdirt.net/most-useful-gar...

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    DeerOut.com ( made from peppermint, smells great, deer hate it. ) works for deer but you need ...»
    to put it down more often than the recommend.

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Gardening: Anyone know what this plant is?

I have a friend who just bought an older house in Northern/Central Indiana, and these are coming up all over the garden beds through the weed-protecting fabric. She's not sure if it is a weed or an intentional plant.
Jane P
Jane P Fishers, IN
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  • Lily
    Commented on May 06, 2012
    Primrose! And is preads like fire. I love it.
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What is this?

it has smallish purpely pink blooms and about 3 feet tall?
Cindy M
Cindy M Seminary, MS
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    Commented on May 05, 2012
    Foxglove
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