What critters have you seen visiting your garden? They make homes in your trees, chow down on the bad bugs, and some come in to sample your veggies and bulbs. Nature is a balance, and we can find ways to protect our garden without harm. The Helpful Gardeners on talking garden critters on today's episode >>>
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In this weeks episode ....
- 00:00 | Introduction
- 02:00 | Bug & Critter PR
- 06:00 | When wildlife mixes with urban sprawl.
- 09:03 | Why you should remove the birdhouse peg.
- 11:30 | Control products may wipe out the good guys too.
- 13:20 | Deer resistent planting
- Barberry | LINK
- Norway Spruce | LINK
- Wildflowers | LINK
- Aster Douglas | LINK
- Lemon Balm | LINK
- 15:00 | Predator bugs are trendy
- 16:40 | Physical Barriers for garden critters.
- 17:20 | A discussion on Vegepod
- 18:50 | Double benefit! Using blood meal
- 19:30 | Companion Planting to deter critters
- 21:00 | Marigolds on Main Street - St. John, NB
- 23:30 | Benefits of a clean and maintained garden
- 27:24 | Critters across the country
- 36:40 | Home Remedy
- 42:00 | Recap
- 42:50 | Question of the Week: Voles!
- 37:40 | Next Week....
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RESOURCES
Removing the Perch on your birdhouse | LINK
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This question was sent to us by email anonomously!
"What are voles and how do I prevent them from attacking my garden?"
- Learn more about fixing damaged lawn on the "Sodcast" Episode | LINK
- Plantskydd Repellant | LINK
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NEXT WEEK
The gardeners are going to explore trees and shrubs!
Turn in Sunday's 8AM MST for more fun with the helpful gardeners!