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  1. ginpie

    ginpie New Seed

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    New to this gardening game. Had a garden a few years back, measured 4ft by 4ft. Had all kinds of things growing. Not too successful considering the size and soil (clay). But was happy still to have a few tomatoes and beans. Now I am living on a farm and plan on having a huge garden, but will need tips. The first question I have to ask is how to keep animals out of my future garden. Just planted some strawberries and already something is digging them up. Raccoon? Rabbit? Skunk? Squirrel? Can't see the culprit. Been thinking of buying the ultrasonic yard protector, but does is really work. Any advise is welcome. Thanks
     
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  3. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi ginpie and welcome to GardenStew from beautiful Sweden :-D I think if you ask your question in our Pests & Diseases forum you may get a quicker answer. Let us know about your hobbies, interests etc... A really great community here!

    // Frank
     
  4. gardengreenie

    gardengreenie New Seed

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    Hello and welcome ginpie. I'm new here too. The folks here are very friendly and filled with great advice. I'm sure you will enjoy it here !
     
  5. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi ginpie, welcome to the Stew from north Texas. Lots of good information here and a bunch of very friendly people to help you with your new garden as much as they can.

    Looking forward to seeing pictures of your garden in progress, we love pictures.
     



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  6. teddybear

    teddybear In Flower

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    Howdy! Good luck w/ the veggies.
     
  7. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Hi ginpie :wave:
    Welcome to the stew from another Ontarian!
    I find large dogs very helpful in keeping critters out of your yard :)
    Did anyone mention that we love pictures? 8)
     
  8. zuzu's petals

    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    Hello ginpie [​IMG]
    A very warm welcome from North Carolina.
     
  9. cajunbelle

    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    Hi ginpie, from south Louisiana, where it is already hot.
     
  10. wannabe

    wannabe Young Pine

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    Hi ginpie from central Illinois. Rabbits seem to be my pests, they ate my green beans every year until I learned not to plant them. Wannabe
     
  11. Henry Johnson

    Henry Johnson In Flower

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    Hello and Welcome to the STEW from Hank in Florida.
    Lots of convivial folks in this community.
    You'll probably like it here just fine.
    Hank
     
  12. bethie

    bethie Young Pine

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    Greetings from West Tennessee. Unfortunately, critters are a problem for lots of us. We'll all try to put our heads together. :)
     
  13. Polly

    Polly Thumb Gardener

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    Welcome ginpie from Michigan. Animal probelsm are one most of us face. With me, it is rabbits.
     
  14. Crafty Gardener

    Crafty Gardener Seedling

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    Hello from another Ontario gardener. Where abouts do you live in our province?
    It could be any or all of those critters you mentioned.
     

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