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Re: Squirrels!

Kris-
   I too grow everything on the side of the house next to the garage.  My
raised bed is 44" wide and 32' long.  I have problems with voles and
gophers.  They unearth newly planted seedlings and seeds.  To discourage
their antics-which i do not think are cute-I use a variety of techniques.
I sprinkle garlic powder right on the bed around the plants after watering.
The same with ground or drushed red pepper, and thin sliced onion.  I have
used mothballs around the perimeter of the bed placed about 4" apart.  They
disolve slowly with the rain and watering but usually do the trick.  If you
have children-make efforts to keep them away.  Mothballs are toxic.  I do
not know about the blood meal-it is the same as dried blood and is also a
good slow release form of nitrogen for your plants.  I imagine I would
either sprinke it around the plants or a line to create a boarder where you
don't want the squirrels.  You can try any/all of these methods AND invest
in alot of sunflower seed or peanuts and put a feeder away far from the
garden just for the squirrels.  This will discourage them from the garden
and keep them busy with something else.  Good luck and good gardening!
Caron in Colorado

Kristina Gray Perez wrote:

> > WOW!!
> >
> > Everyone's plants are so prolific!  I have some double impatiens in
> > hanging baskets are blooming profusely.  The rest of my outdoor plants
> > are mostly veggies (cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, bell pepers,
> > herbs).  I should explain that the cucumbers are growing alongside our
> > house beside the back yard gate.  The green beans are also growing
> > alongside the house -- my back yard just doesn't have enough light.
> > I've planted some marigold seeds along with the veggies to offer some
> > color and some pest protection.
> >
> > There is one pest that is new to me -- squirrels,  I checked out some
> > links from the Garden Gate page and bought moth balls and blood meal
> > (is this the same as "dried blood?") today.  Neither one say anything
> > about HOW to use (how much, how close to plants, etc.) them as
> > squirrel deterents.  Any advice would very much appreciated!!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Kris in StL
> >
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> Kristina Gray Perez
> Project Archivist, Concordia Historical Institute
> Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (St. Louis, MO)
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