I have painted triangle rock shapes to look like strawberries. When the fruit is green I put out the rocks and the birds peck at them grow board and move on so when the fruit ripens the birds don't bother them. At least it works for me.
We only have four 2 x 3 raised beds (on legs), but they came with frames that fit on top to use the greenhouse covers included. Didn't need the greenhouse part right now but will be using the frames for shade cloth / bird netting when needed. Have strawberries in one, kale and beets in one, onions and garlic in one and lettuces in one. Our tomatoes, peppers and potatoes are in grow bags this year. Would like to have hubby and son build grow boxes like yours next year, but up on legs due to our age and health. Love all you and Mrs. LDS Prepper share. Thank you!
Thanks! I certainly needed this video. Between the birds and the hot heat, I still have two plants left that are surviving. Going to try your idea. Hope it works for me!
You naughty tease, you tempted me with ripe red, sweet, nutrient dense, juicy strawberries and then you ate one right in front of me, I could have cried, it looked so good. I planted some this spring but only one has a flower, I’m thinking next year we’ll have strawberries 🤷♀️ I hope. We have tons of raspberries that are just starting to turn pink we should be able to pick them in a few days. Our tomatoes are tennis ball size and we just picked our first summer squash and zucchini it’s very exciting to see the progress. Thank you for all of your videos, Cindy
Yes, that’s a great idea but it doesn’t show if you’re hanging your strawberries in buckets how do you protect them with the netting I bought a bunch of netting I’m gonna make my own, but I’m not quite sure how yet I planted them in ice cream buckets and I have 10 buckets hanging. I’m not sure if I should cover the whole bucket or just where the strawberries are. I was thinking of using a 1 quart Ziploc bag cutting holes in it and then put the strawberry vein in it and then zip it till almost tight.
Interestingly, I tried this (in Australia) and it made no difference at all. If the birds here can see it, they'll get to it, and that bird being isn't sufficient to keep it birds out. I found cheap tulle (tutu netting for dress making) to be the best solution! I bought white, so it completely allows in the Sun, but blocks the birds visuals AND the hours are so small as to disallow their beaks through. 👍👍
I am growing food for my family not for birds. The worst part is that birds will peck at every fruit if you let them. They don’t just ruin a few. If they just damaged 1/10 of the crop, that’s one thing. But they will peck at all the berries.
I have painted triangle rock shapes to look like strawberries. When the fruit is green I put out the rocks and the birds peck at them grow board and move on so when the fruit ripens the birds don't bother them. At least it works for me.
We only have four 2 x 3 raised beds (on legs), but they came with frames that fit on top to use the greenhouse covers included. Didn't need the greenhouse part right now but will be using the frames for shade cloth / bird netting when needed. Have strawberries in one, kale and beets in one, onions and garlic in one and lettuces in one. Our tomatoes, peppers and potatoes are in grow bags this year. Would like to have hubby and son build grow boxes like yours next year, but up on legs due to our age and health. Love all you and Mrs. LDS Prepper share. Thank you!
My parents have done that too! Very nice video and idea, thank you for helping people!
Thanks! I certainly needed this video. Between the birds and the hot heat, I still have two plants left that are surviving. Going to try your idea. Hope it works for me!
You naughty tease, you tempted me with ripe red, sweet, nutrient dense, juicy strawberries and then you ate one right in front of me, I could have cried, it looked so good. I planted some this spring but only one has a flower, I’m thinking next year we’ll have strawberries 🤷♀️ I hope. We have tons of raspberries that are just starting to turn pink we should be able to pick them in a few days. Our tomatoes are tennis ball size and we just picked our first summer squash and zucchini it’s very exciting to see the progress. Thank you for all of your videos, Cindy
David, two birds died being caught by netting on my goji berry plants. I felt so bad. This year I'll be using toile. Love your garden!
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Great idea David! Thanks for sharing. What did you make your "arches" out of?
You have any trouble with the strawberry runners going through the netting?
Yes, that’s a great idea but it doesn’t show if you’re hanging your strawberries in buckets how do you protect them with the netting I bought a bunch of netting I’m gonna make my own, but I’m not quite sure how yet I planted them in ice cream buckets and I have 10 buckets hanging. I’m not sure if I should cover the whole bucket or just where the strawberries are. I was thinking of using a 1 quart Ziploc bag cutting holes in it and then put the strawberry vein in it and then zip it till almost tight.
Interestingly, I tried this (in Australia) and it made no difference at all. If the birds here can see it, they'll get to it, and that bird being isn't sufficient to keep it birds out. I found cheap tulle (tutu netting for dress making) to be the best solution! I bought white, so it completely allows in the Sun, but blocks the birds visuals AND the hours are so small as to disallow their beaks through. 👍👍
Great idea! But, do share a part of your bountiful strawberry harvest with you birds. They will only bless you!
I am growing food for my family not for birds. The worst part is that birds will peck at every fruit if you let them. They don’t just ruin a few. If they just damaged 1/10 of the crop, that’s one thing. But they will peck at all the berries.
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Are the white pipes pvc? They don't break when you bend them?
Does this work for chipmunks?