Way OT - Tomato Plant Question

How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work, or
any suggestions?
Thanks,
Kris

On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:49:08 -0500, "Cougar"
<cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote:

>How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
>growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
>doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
>pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work, or
>any suggestions?
>Thanks,
>Kris
>

What are the squirrels doing to your tomato plants?
Have you contacted a garden center or the Master Gardner in your area?
I have raised tomatoes for at least 45 years and I have never seen a
squirrel bother one at all.
--

Grandpa Chuck
-ô¿ô-
~


Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 29, 2007 is 3,651.
United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.

How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!

As of July 30, 2007 it has been 1552 days since Bush
while standing in front of the banner which was sent
to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.


"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and carrying a cross." --Sinclair
Lewis

I am sorry Kris, but I havent the foggiest idea. I live on the 23rd
floor and there are no squirrels up here and come to think of it, there
are no tomato plants either. lol

Loretta

Grow catnip ?


"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> a écrit ...
> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
> or
> any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Kris

"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
> or
> any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Kris
>
Somebody posted something about that just a few weeks ago.... was it
sprinkle cayenne pepper on em... or something like that?

John

"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
> or
> any suggestions?

Well, for starters, you can't really keep squirrels out if they want to eat
something. Are they actually eating the tomatoes? Or just digging in the
dirt?

My philosophy is to feed them and hopefully keep them away from where I
don't want them. They love fresh corn. Sometimes I'll toss out a couple of
ears of corn. Or a handful of shelled nuts. Giving them nuts in the shell
sort of defeats the purpose because they will bury them, most likely in your
buckets. I've tried dried corn. They are supposed to like that but they
don't seem to.

x-no-archive: yes

Cougar wrote:
> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work, or
> any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Kris
>
>

Kris, pesticides for squirrels? I haven't had the problem with mine,
yet... but if I do, I'll probably surround the plants with a column of
1/4" hardware cloth.

Susan

In article <Kevri.6694$Kk4.3618@trndny09>,
"Julie Bove" <juliebove@verizon.net> wrote:

> "Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
> > How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> > growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> > doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> > pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
> > or
> > any suggestions?
>
> Well, for starters, you can't really keep squirrels out if they want to eat
> something. Are they actually eating the tomatoes? Or just digging in the
> dirt?

Around here, the squirrels act quite resentful if I plant things in
their deck planters. They seem to be especially fond of lettuce
seedlings, but arugula is too bitter for them. I eat a lot of arugula in
the early springtime.

--
AF
"Non Sequitur U has a really, really lousy debate team."
--artyw raises the bar on rec.sport.baseball

No, I don't want to use pesticides, and I sure don't want to hurt the
squirrels, but they are going nuts for my plants (and they have plenty of
stuff to eat here already)
K

>
> Kris, pesticides for squirrels? I haven't had the problem with mine,
> yet... but if I do, I'll probably surround the plants with a column of
> 1/4" hardware cloth.
>
> Susan

We have so many squirrels here, that our local cable company has been out
here 26 times in the last year and 1/2 to replace lines they have chewed
through. I go out and find my tomatoes gone, half gone or chewed on. I
have seen them doing it.

K


>
> What are the squirrels doing to your tomato plants?
> Have you contacted a garden center or the Master Gardner in your area?
> I have raised tomatoes for at least 45 years and I have never seen a
> squirrel bother one at all.
> --
>
> Grandpa Chuck
> -ô¿ô-
> ~
>
>
> Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 29, 2007 is 3,651.
> United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.
>
> How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
> Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!
>
> As of July 30, 2007 it has been 1552 days since Bush
> while standing in front of the banner which was sent
> to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
> declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
> allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
>
> Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
> Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.
>
>
> "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and
carrying a cross." --Sinclair
> Lewis

I remember reading somewhere about putting moth balls in hose or something
like that and letting them dangle around the plants and the smell would
drive them away without hurting either them or the plants.
Can't remember where the heck I read about it.
K

> Somebody posted something about that just a few weeks ago.... was it
> sprinkle cayenne pepper on em... or something like that?
>
> John
>
>

I know a good squirrel recipe that uses tomatoes. lol
http://www.bowhunting.net/susieq/squirrel.html


I was told squirrels don't like daffodils since the bulbs and foliage
are poisonous. I've heard that Fritillaria imperialis (another bulb) and
Alliums (onion family) repel squirrels.



Look at this:
http://www.critter-repellent.com/squ...flowerbed.html

"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
> or
> any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Kris
>
>

"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:13at8beo33le514@corp.supernews.com...
> We have so many squirrels here, that our local cable company has been out
> here 26 times in the last year and 1/2 to replace lines they have chewed
> through. I go out and find my tomatoes gone, half gone or chewed on. I
> have seen them doing it.
>

I had to keep calling the cable company because ours would become detached.
We had a problem with a rat, we have raccoons, possums and at one point a
ton of cats on the loose. Not ours. The neighbors.

"Alice Faber" <afaber@panix.com> wrote in message
news:afaber-AC3569.21152330072007@reader2.panix.com...

> Around here, the squirrels act quite resentful if I plant things in
> their deck planters. They seem to be especially fond of lettuce
> seedlings, but arugula is too bitter for them. I eat a lot of arugula in
> the early springtime.

Aha! So perhaps surround the lettuce with arugala?

Perhaps the reason my veggies remain untouched...except for having to
replant the cukes three times due to slugs, is that I have onions planted
around the edge of most of the boxes? I learned this trick years ago and it
keeps away most pests. They don't like the onions.

On 7/30/07 3:49 PM, in article 13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com, "Cougar"
<cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote:

> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work, or
> any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Kris
>
>
A friend of mine got squirrels in her attic. She was told to put mothballs
where they were. The little blighters threw them out! I don't know how she
finally got rid of them. Sorry, I can't offer something worth while.

Martha T2 Canada

Garden centers sell a rodent poison that will take care of them.
A good pellet gun does pretty well too.

On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:43:33 -0500, "Cougar"
<cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote:

>We have so many squirrels here, that our local cable company has been out
>here 26 times in the last year and 1/2 to replace lines they have chewed
>through. I go out and find my tomatoes gone, half gone or chewed on. I
>have seen them doing it.
>
>K
>
>
>>
>> What are the squirrels doing to your tomato plants?
>> Have you contacted a garden center or the Master Gardner in your area?
>> I have raised tomatoes for at least 45 years and I have never seen a
>> squirrel bother one at all.
>> --
>>
>> Grandpa Chuck
>> -ô¿ô-
>> ~
>>
>>
>> Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 29, 2007 is 3,651.
>> United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.
>>
>> How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
>> Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!
>>
>> As of July 30, 2007 it has been 1552 days since Bush
>> while standing in front of the banner which was sent
>> to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
>> declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
>> allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
>>
>> Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
>> Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.
>>
>>
>> "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and
>carrying a cross." --Sinclair
>> Lewis
>
--

Grandpa Chuck
-ô¿ô-
~


Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 29, 2007 is 3,651.
United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.

How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!

As of July 30, 2007 it has been 1552 days since Bush
while standing in front of the banner which was sent
to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.


"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and carrying a cross." --Sinclair
Lewis

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:04:56 GMT, "Julie Bove" <juliebove@verizon.net>
wrote:

>
>"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:13at8beo33le514@corp.supernews.com...
>> We have so many squirrels here, that our local cable company has been out
>> here 26 times in the last year and 1/2 to replace lines they have chewed
>> through. I go out and find my tomatoes gone, half gone or chewed on. I
>> have seen them doing it.
>>
>
>I had to keep calling the cable company because ours would become detached.
>We had a problem with a rat, we have raccoons, possums and at one point a
>ton of cats on the loose. Not ours. The neighbors.
>

Have you called Animal Control?
Ours will bring out a live trap that works will all of those. When you
find an animal in one and call them they come and get it and give you
another trap until they are no longer a bother.
--

Grandpa Chuck
-ô¿ô-
~


Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 29, 2007 is 3,651.
United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.

How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!

As of July 30, 2007 it has been 1552 days since Bush
while standing in front of the banner which was sent
to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.


"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and carrying a cross." --Sinclair
Lewis

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:09:44 GMT, "johnniemccoy@"
<johnniemccoy@NOSPAMhotmail.com> wrote:

>
>"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
>> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
>> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
>> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
>> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
>> or
>> any suggestions?
>> Thanks,
>> Kris
>>
>Somebody posted something about that just a few weeks ago.... was it
>sprinkle cayenne pepper on em... or something like that?
>
>John
>

That works well with bird seed to stop the squirrels from eating it.
--

Grandpa Chuck
-ô¿ô-
~


Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 29, 2007 is 3,651.
United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.

How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!

As of July 30, 2007 it has been 1552 days since Bush
while standing in front of the banner which was sent
to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.


"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and carrying a cross." --Sinclair
Lewis

"Grandpa Chuck" <GrandpaChuck@B4me.org> wrote in message
news:qndta3pnuiusa9j892cg0sncmge5blo779@4ax.com...

>
> Have you called Animal Control?
> Ours will bring out a live trap that works will all of those. When you
> find an animal in one and call them they come and get it and give you
> another trap until they are no longer a bother.

No. I just figured they lived around here.

I tried growing a choke berry bush and hot pepers and tomatoes thise
year..im in the city mind u..
A rabbit came and moved into my yard and ate it all...sigh

MY green thumb is not so much...

KROM

"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
> or
> any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Kris
>
>

On Jul 31, 6:26 pm, "krom" <thekromremoverem...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I tried growing a choke berry bush and hot pepers and tomatoes thise
> year..im in the city mind u..
> A rabbit came and moved into my yard and ate it all...sigh
>
> MY green thumb is not so much...
>
> KROM
>
> "Cougar" <cougar_rocklighten...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
>
> > How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> > growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> > doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> > pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
> > or
> > any suggestions?
> > Thanks,
> > Kris
No squirrels in New Zealand, but it is nice to know that there is a
garden problem that I don't have. Australian possums are a terrible
pest and European rabbits are hard to control, but no squirrels! I
guess we didn't introduce every pest animal after all. I saw squirrels
when I was in Philodelphia and I thought that they looked cute but my
sister-in-law called them 'tree rats'.
Sharah
T2

"Sharah" <Web_Sharah@yahoo.co.nz> wrote in message
news:1185868797.191380.189970@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Jul 31, 6:26 pm, "krom" <thekromremoverem...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I tried growing a choke berry bush and hot pepers and tomatoes thise
>> year..im in the city mind u..
>> A rabbit came and moved into my yard and ate it all...sigh
>>
>> MY green thumb is not so much...
>>
>> KROM
>>
>> "Cougar" <cougar_rocklighten...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first
>> > time
>> > growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets,
>> > and
>> > doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
>> > pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that
>> > work,
>> > or
>> > any suggestions?
>> > Thanks,
>> > Kris
> No squirrels in New Zealand, but it is nice to know that there is a
> garden problem that I don't have. Australian possums are a terrible
> pest and European rabbits are hard to control, but no squirrels! I
> guess we didn't introduce every pest animal after all. I saw squirrels
> when I was in Philodelphia and I thought that they looked cute but my
> sister-in-law called them 'tree rats'.
> Sharah
> T2
>
Check your mail.... I am enclosing a pair of squirrels. No country should be
without them.

John

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:59:57 -0700, Sharah
<Web_Sharah@yahoo.co.nz> wrote:

>No squirrels in New Zealand, but it is nice to know that there is a
>garden problem that I don't have. Australian possums are a terrible
>pest and European rabbits are hard to control, but no squirrels! I
>guess we didn't introduce every pest animal after all. I saw squirrels
>when I was in Philodelphia and I thought that they looked cute but my
>sister-in-law called them 'tree rats'.
>Sharah
>T2

How did you end up with our possums? I didn't realise they
had migrated your way.

Nice to see you again.

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--
http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management

I had a semi pet squirril who decided i was her baby..was funny she would
knock on the door and when id open it shed drop bread or pizza crust or
stuff she gathered up for me..was cute.
Dont think she made it throught the cold winter though..sorta sad about
that.
My wife thought the squirril was creepy..i think she was jealous..lol

KROM

"Sharah" <Web_Sharah@yahoo.co.nz> wrote

> No squirrels in New Zealand, but it is nice to know that there is a
> garden problem that I don't have. Australian possums are a terrible
> pest and European rabbits are hard to control, but no squirrels! I
> guess we didn't introduce every pest animal after all. I saw squirrels
> when I was in Philodelphia and I thought that they looked cute but my
> sister-in-law called them 'tree rats'.
> Sharah
> T2
>

Possum is low carb...

hehe

KROM

"Alan S" <loralgtweightandcarbs@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:a42ua3ln9prhpngooi6nf0oevs8sbm4460@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:59:57 -0700, Sharah
> <Web_Sharah@yahoo.co.nz> wrote:
>
>>No squirrels in New Zealand, but it is nice to know that there is a
>>garden problem that I don't have. Australian possums are a terrible
>>pest and European rabbits are hard to control, but no squirrels! I
>>guess we didn't introduce every pest animal after all. I saw squirrels
>>when I was in Philodelphia and I thought that they looked cute but my
>>sister-in-law called them 'tree rats'.
>>Sharah
>>T2
>
> How did you end up with our possums? I didn't realise they
> had migrated your way.
>
> Nice to see you again.
>
> Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
> d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
> Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
> --
> http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
> latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
> http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
> latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management

x-no-archive: yes

Are you talking about poisonous baits for squirrels?

Susan

Cougar wrote:
> No, I don't want to use pesticides, and I sure don't want to hurt the
> squirrels, but they are going nuts for my plants (and they have plenty of
> stuff to eat here already)
> K
>
>
>>Kris, pesticides for squirrels? I haven't had the problem with mine,
>>yet... but if I do, I'll probably surround the plants with a column of
>>1/4" hardware cloth.
>>
>>Susan
>
>
>

Alan S wrote:
> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:59:57 -0700, Sharah
> <Web_Sharah@yahoo.co.nz> wrote:
>
>> No squirrels in New Zealand, but it is nice to know that there is a
>> garden problem that I don't have. Australian possums are a terrible
>> pest and European rabbits are hard to control, but no squirrels! I
>> guess we didn't introduce every pest animal after all. I saw squirrels
>> when I was in Philodelphia and I thought that they looked cute but my
>> sister-in-law called them 'tree rats'.
>> Sharah
>> T2
>
> How did you end up with our possums? I didn't realise they
> had migrated your way.
>
> Nice to see you again.
>
> Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
> d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
> Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
> --
> http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
> latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
> http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
> latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management

Possums are a horrible problem in NZ.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...25_possum.html

Vicki

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:24:00 GMT, "Julie Bove" <juliebove@verizon.net>
wrote:

>
>"Grandpa Chuck" <GrandpaChuck@B4me.org> wrote in message
>news:qndta3pnuiusa9j892cg0sncmge5blo779@4ax.com.. .
>
>>
>> Have you called Animal Control?
>> Ours will bring out a live trap that works will all of those. When you
>> find an animal in one and call them they come and get it and give you
>> another trap until they are no longer a bother.
>
>No. I just figured they lived around here.
>

They do now. I was simply pointing out there are solutions to either
get rid of them or to keep them away from areas they are not wanted.
--

Grandpa Chuck
-ô¿ô-
~


Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 30, 2007 is 3,653.
United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.

How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!

As of July 31, 2007 it has been 1553 days since Bush
while standing in front of the banner which was sent
to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.


"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and carrying a cross." --Sinclair
Lewis

Ever heard of rabbit wire? They sell it in garden centers and places
like Home Depot.

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:26:13 -0500, "krom"
<thekromremoveremove@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I tried growing a choke berry bush and hot pepers and tomatoes thise
>year..im in the city mind u..
>A rabbit came and moved into my yard and ate it all...sigh
>
>MY green thumb is not so much...
>
>KROM
>
>"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com...
>> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
>> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
>> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
>> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work,
>> or
>> any suggestions?
>> Thanks,
>> Kris
>>
>>
>
--

Grandpa Chuck
-ô¿ô-
~


Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 30, 2007 is 3,653.
United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.

How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!

As of July 31, 2007 it has been 1553 days since Bush
while standing in front of the banner which was sent
to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.


"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and carrying a cross." --Sinclair
Lewis

And delicious when prepared properly.

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:01:00 -0500, "krom"
<thekromremoveremove@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Possum is low carb...
>
>hehe
>
>KROM
>
>"Alan S" <loralgtweightandcarbs@gmail.com> wrote in message
>news:a42ua3ln9prhpngooi6nf0oevs8sbm4460@4ax.com.. .
>> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:59:57 -0700, Sharah
>> <Web_Sharah@yahoo.co.nz> wrote:
>>
>>>No squirrels in New Zealand, but it is nice to know that there is a
>>>garden problem that I don't have. Australian possums are a terrible
>>>pest and European rabbits are hard to control, but no squirrels! I
>>>guess we didn't introduce every pest animal after all. I saw squirrels
>>>when I was in Philodelphia and I thought that they looked cute but my
>>>sister-in-law called them 'tree rats'.
>>>Sharah
>>>T2
>>
>> How did you end up with our possums? I didn't realise they
>> had migrated your way.
>>
>> Nice to see you again.
>>
>> Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
>> d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
>> Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
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Americans killed in the occupation of Iraq as of July 30, 2007 is 3,653.
United Kingdom = 163 Other = 129.

How many more Americans must die to satisfy Bush's ego?
Let us all pray for Bush - God knows he needs it!

As of July 31, 2007 it has been 1553 days since Bush
while standing in front of the banner which was sent
to the ship by the White House saying MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
declared,"In the Battle of Iraq, the United States and our
allies have prevailed." IOW MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Isn't Bush's "surge" of troops working well?
Pay attention to the frequency of American deaths since it began.


"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, and carrying a cross." --Sinclair
Lewis

In article <13asqk436us0h6b@corp.supernews.com>,
"Cougar" <cougar_rocklightening@yahoo.com> wrote:

> How do I keep squirrels away from my tomato plants? This is my first time
> growing, and I am having good results until now. They are in buckets, and
> doing great, except now for the squirrels. I don't really want to use
> pesticides, but I heard something about moth balls...how does that work, or
> any suggestions?

Encourage feral cats. That's how I semi-accidentally solved my squirrel
problem -- I started feeding some feral cats who were hanging out, and
now we have a small established colony. I haven't had a squirrel in my
attic or taking little bites out of tomatoes since. Of course I'm
paying for extra cat food, and I've got a heated water dish for winter,
and I provide some warm space for them when it's cold, but it's worth it
to see then snoozing on the patio or washing their faces in the sun,
spending their retirement years in relative safety and comfort, as every
cat should be able to do.

Priscilla

In article <f8mkm3$pue$1@aioe.org>,
"krom" <thekromremoveremove@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I tried growing a choke berry bush and hot pepers and tomatoes thise
> year..im in the city mind u..
> A rabbit came and moved into my yard and ate it all...sigh

You sure it was a rabbit? I live in the city and I have a resident
woodchuck.

Priscilla

In article <f8n4nm$ijh$1@aioe.org>,
"krom" <thekromremoveremove@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I had a semi pet squirril who decided i was her baby..was funny she would
> knock on the door and when id open it shed drop bread or pizza crust or
> stuff she gathered up for me..was cute.
> Dont think she made it throught the cold winter though..sorta sad about
> that.
> My wife thought the squirril was creepy..i think she was jealous..lol

Mother? No. She was courting you. :-)

Priscilla

In article <5h8spoF3j61ldU1@mid.individual.net>,
Susan <nevermind@nomail.com> wrote:

> x-no-archive: yes
>
> Are you talking about poisonous baits for squirrels?
>
> Susan
>
> Cougar wrote:
> > No, I don't want to use pesticides, and I sure don't want to hurt the
> > squirrels, but they are going nuts for my plants (and they have plenty of
> > stuff to eat here already)
> > K
> >
> >
> >>Kris, pesticides for squirrels? I haven't had the problem with mine,
> >>yet... but if I do, I'll probably surround the plants with a column of
> >>1/4" hardware cloth.
> >>
> >>Susan

It's the smell of mothballs that will deter *some* varmints, but one
needs to be aware that they *are* poisonous, and I wouldn't want to have
them possibly leaching into the soil in which I'm growing edibles.

Priscilla

x-no-archive: yes

Priscilla H. Ballou wrote:

> It's the smell of mothballs that will deter *some* varmints, but one
> needs to be aware that they *are* poisonous, and I wouldn't want to have
> them possibly leaching into the soil in which I'm growing edibles.
>

I know that moth balls repel some rodents, but the only tomato plants I
have are in an EarthBox on my patio and the smell would repel me, too!

OTOH, if I wanted to use them, I guess they could sit on top of the
plastic cover, avoiding leaching into the soil.

So far, squirrels haven't touched my maters; only the cherry ones are
ripening.

Susan

Never had possum..
I am the adventurous type and have tried things like squirrel and other
meats.
Surprisingly squirril tastes like a prime rib roast..at least way i had it.

Didnt much like rabit as it was greasy to me.
Hated frogs legs which smeeled like swamp..ick..same for alligator.

If its dead and cooked ill trying it once..lol..learned that i love calamari
and alot of things i wouldnt expect to.

All time favorite game meat is buffalo..love the stuff.

KROM


"Grandpa Chuck" <GrandpaChuck@B4me.org> wrote in message
news:m6nua3951830uueb2vhosgcjkmlqb446dr@4ax.com...
> And delicious when prepared properly.
>
> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:01:00 -0500, "krom"
> <thekromremoveremove@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Possum is low carb...
>>
>>hehe
>>
>>KROM
>>