Re: [gardeners] This weekend in our garden

margaret lauterbach (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Mon, 03 Apr 2000 10:16:40 -0600

Ron, if squirrels are thirsty, they'll bite into tomatoes. Make sure
there's a birdbath with water in the vicinity. That should help, at least.
Margaret L
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>What is NOT a good thing, however, is the increase in squirrel births.
>They are simply overrunning the place; and this year, they have
>discovered, for the first time, how to hop from the block wall
>surrounding our yard, to the compost bin, and onto the lawn. I have dire
>fears that they will wreak carnage on our tomatoes this summer, which
>they have never done in the past. Any suggestions?
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>Happy gardening and enjoy spring!
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>Ron
>Van Nuys, CA
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