tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post8094365415438861549..comments2024-03-29T01:12:10.224-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: What Would You Do?outlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-57402336235482225112012-08-29T11:42:55.741-07:002012-08-29T11:42:55.741-07:00you can just sprinkle your grounds in the garden d...you can just sprinkle your grounds in the garden during spring and summer. plants love itLouishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-57281161319424968442012-08-29T07:07:59.660-07:002012-08-29T07:07:59.660-07:00Thanks Sandy! I've seen the safflower seed bu...Thanks Sandy! I've seen the safflower seed but didn't know that Squirrels don't like it. Thanks for the tip!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-571210814410436692012-08-29T07:05:42.410-07:002012-08-29T07:05:42.410-07:00I haven't tried the squirrel baffle because I ...I haven't tried the squirrel baffle because I enjoy watching the squirrels but it would probably be effective at deterring less welcome guests and it beats bringing the feeders inside at night! Thanks Jason!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-14380549453218797672012-08-28T20:41:42.084-07:002012-08-28T20:41:42.084-07:00Have you tried the squirrel baffle from Wild Birds...Have you tried the squirrel baffle from Wild Birds Unlimited? It has worked very well for me. The only issue then is the stuff the birds spill on the ground. They are very messy eaters!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10824109252076366692012-08-28T20:18:46.043-07:002012-08-28T20:18:46.043-07:00Bird specialty stores (Wild Birds Unltd here) have...Bird specialty stores (Wild Birds Unltd here) have a hot pepper powder that coats sunflower seed and/or peanuts to discourage rodents, including squirrels. Works the same as the hot pepper cakes. Also, the grosbeaks, finches and cardinals like safflower seed - you know,the seed with the white shell. Squirrels will not touch it; don't know about mice.<br />Always a pleasure to see your beautiful gardens. And, yes, let the City do your composting for you. sandy lawrencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-20715386946790639852012-08-28T20:04:16.144-07:002012-08-28T20:04:16.144-07:00Thanks all for your advice. Looks like this is th...Thanks all for your advice. Looks like this is the last year for the compost bin. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-62251121793064062102012-08-28T20:03:49.087-07:002012-08-28T20:03:49.087-07:00I'll keep the nyjer and the hot pepper suet bu...I'll keep the nyjer and the hot pepper suet but the evening grosbeaks love the sunflower seeds. Maybe I'll throw some cayenne pepper in there with the sunflower seeds and see if that is a deterrent to the squirrels and their nocturnal pals.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-54149932667431694592012-08-28T20:01:39.286-07:002012-08-28T20:01:39.286-07:00Well, I passively compost, that is, everything goe...Well, I passively compost, that is, everything goes in, the worms take care of it and it gets spread once a year but it doesn't really produce much as most of the leaves & clippings get mowed and left in place or thrown on the beds to deteriorate. I do love the birds and we get some really cool migratory species in the spring and fall that visit the feeders - no bears yet, though!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-64070137692070885072012-08-28T19:58:50.986-07:002012-08-28T19:58:50.986-07:00Thanks! It's sort of a jungle out there right...Thanks! It's sort of a jungle out there right now. I suppose you are right about getting rid of the compost bin.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-48749624072343656742012-08-28T19:28:25.058-07:002012-08-28T19:28:25.058-07:00Get rid of the composter. What difference does it ...Get rid of the composter. What difference does it make if you or your town composts the food waste. You are obviously a gardener who needs more space, and this is a good opportunity to make some. I would keep the bird feeders. If rats are really a problem, then just hang on the the nyjer seed feeder for the goldfinches.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-6610183993419215712012-08-28T19:07:49.281-07:002012-08-28T19:07:49.281-07:00The banana is just a baby but if you do a web sear...The banana is just a baby but if you do a web search, you'll find all kinds of cool information about it. The compost bin will probably go but I'll feel guilty every time I toss perfectly good coffee grounds, banana peels, etc. into the city recycling bins.<br /><br />outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-70312271344309543352012-08-28T19:04:30.885-07:002012-08-28T19:04:30.885-07:00I know that's what I'll probably do but it...I know that's what I'll probably do but it's hard to get rid of a nearly 40 year habit!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-14643777904932187852012-08-28T14:08:03.581-07:002012-08-28T14:08:03.581-07:00What a fabuluous garden you have... I say if you d...What a fabuluous garden you have... I say if you don't actively compost get rid of the bin if you have a source of good compost. We do a lot of chopped leaves/grass compost that I use for mulch and the garden love it but the bins are out of sight in a work area behind a fence. <br /><br />Bird feeders are a must here but I don't keep them up year round. We actually had a Black Bear visit here Memorial Day weekend because I hadn't gotten the feeders down yet.. But in the gloomy winters here we have lots and lots of birds visit the feeders and it brightens up my days. Deanne Fortnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792741755739983035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-38061253833916221972012-08-28T13:22:58.248-07:002012-08-28T13:22:58.248-07:00Your garden looks lovely Outlaw, forget the compos...Your garden looks lovely Outlaw, forget the compost bin more plants. I used to try to feed the native birds years ago, now they get driven away by noisy miners and indian miners, talk about bird wars. Ben chases the birds away too.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08008574463499280758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-56180548744318676252012-08-28T09:38:30.203-07:002012-08-28T09:38:30.203-07:00That is indeed a conundrum. I feel as though I und...That is indeed a conundrum. I feel as though I understand. I say the compost bin is a perfect spot for planting and could go to compost bin heaven. The bird feeders are wonderful. I love the sound of the little song birds. Unfortunately around here we have crow convention that lasts most of the summer in our backyard. They move in and harass all the little critters and smaller birds. However, we recently have had a noisy jay move in that seems to hold his own against the crows.<br /><br />Thanks for that banana ID! it sounds wonderful! I do think I need one. And its funny because until I read further down to see that you address me and the banana directly I was thinking .... "Daaaang, I like that banana!"Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-41883312122478679992012-08-28T09:19:29.566-07:002012-08-28T09:19:29.566-07:00One of the first things I got rid of when we moved...One of the first things I got rid of when we moved in was the black plastic compost bin in the back garden (luckily a neighbor was excited to get it). It was an eyesore and I wanted the space for plants! Since such good quality compost is available to you locally I say toss that thing!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com