April 2012
Keeping Bambi Out: Easy on the Eye Fencing Solutions
A tall fence is the best deterrent
If
you garden in an area where deer are frequent uninvited visitors,
a good fence barrier is invaluable and it's really the
only thing that works to protect our garden plantings
and fruit trees. We have 2 different deer proof fencing
solutions using
galvanized wire in addition to wood boards. Both are
unobtrusive to the eye, practically invisible from a
distance and effective in eliminating deer
browsing. Deer don't attempt to leap over the fence
because they cannot judge the height of the wire and
will not risk hurting themselves.
Read the article
No plant is entirely deer-proof, however those with pungent
scent, fuzzy or woody leaves and/or bad taste are less
attractive to deer than others. We've made a list of our
deer resistant varieties, but check with your garden
center or extension agent for local deer taste preferences.
You have to look close to see
the wire on this fence
Bird netting protects seedlings
More Useful How-To Articles:
Make a Bird Netting Cover for your Garden Bed
Make Pole Teepees for Mini Pumpkins (and other climbers)
Organic Garden Management part
1: soil building and fertilizing
Organic Garden Management part 2: pest control and beneficial insects
Container Gardening
Building good soil
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What to Plant in May At long last, spring weather is securely in place. The soil has drained and warmed and trees are stretching and quickly greening up. Many of us think that May is somehow already too late or behind schedule for the best planting possibilities. Not to worry! When temperatures are consistently in the 50s at night and daytime weather is warm and settled, it's the perfect time for sowing seeds right into the garden. Large-seeded summer vegetables like corn, beans, squash, cucumbers and gourds are best sown directly in the garden because they have tender tap roots. Transplanting purchased or indoor grown seedlings for these plants inevitably shocks and sets them back. If you sow them directly from seed they will grow like little dynamos and easily surpass any transplants. View "When to Plant"- a reference chart of planting time for all of our seed varieties. |
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Best Wishes,
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What's On Renee's Blog
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Recipe of the
Month
An unusual and delicious soup recipe from my forthcoming new cookbook.
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