tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post4969033371879382377..comments2023-10-03T17:38:35.232-06:00Comments on The Thrifty/Garden Home: Cherries .. (Not) For the BirdsMrs. Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-35946871682562471572012-08-20T15:51:46.813-06:002012-08-20T15:51:46.813-06:00I love the scarecrow!I love the scarecrow!Kathy Felsted Usherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471923897561942341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-21928532222343637402012-07-15T20:19:33.786-06:002012-07-15T20:19:33.786-06:00We use plastic or rubber snakes..just toss them up...We use plastic or rubber snakes..just toss them up on the tree, in a bushor on the berry fencing. Works wonders for us. I move them every few days when I'm picking berries. Just found your blog and I'm really enjoying itKatididshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568618127371786808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-28476893888264370302012-07-14T04:05:58.649-06:002012-07-14T04:05:58.649-06:00I've just had a look through your blog. I love...I've just had a look through your blog. I love it. I am really sorry to hear about your granddaughter. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. xxooJulie Maloney Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529876368067739360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-81080464851342793942012-07-14T03:57:34.048-06:002012-07-14T03:57:34.048-06:00Hi Mrs Mac. Thanks for visiting my blog and for yo...Hi Mrs Mac. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comments. Good luck with these ideas. I hope they work. Have a lovely weekend. xxooJulie Maloney Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529876368067739360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-64470272828310119172012-07-13T10:58:07.354-06:002012-07-13T10:58:07.354-06:00I remember that scene from Steel Magnolias..very f...I remember that scene from Steel Magnolias..very funny and that's what I thought of too when Trish mentioned the firecracker!<br />No advice here, I think you have it covered!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-20340436467961146212012-07-13T08:54:18.511-06:002012-07-13T08:54:18.511-06:00hello mrs.mac
just beautiful!!!love your scare cro...hello mrs.mac<br />just beautiful!!!love your scare crow.<br />great blog!!1<br />wish you a wonderful weekend,<br />reginaReginas Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263131368566323993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-16326481579524918472012-07-12T19:36:12.706-06:002012-07-12T19:36:12.706-06:00I don't have any ideas, but enjoyed reading th...I don't have any ideas, but enjoyed reading the ones you got. You know, I wouldn't mine sharing with the critters, but they don't seem to want to share with us.<br /><br />I did recently read about someone painting ping pong and tennis balls red, and hanging them from their tomato plants so the birds would peck on the balls and move on.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-54502312109736080702012-07-12T14:30:36.090-06:002012-07-12T14:30:36.090-06:00My next door neighbor has hung old CD's around...My next door neighbor has hung old CD's around. Seems to scare them away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-43134696654300281432012-07-12T12:59:36.344-06:002012-07-12T12:59:36.344-06:00For a moment there I thought there was someone sta...For a moment there I thought there was someone standing next to the tree so I reckon you just might scare a few of those birds off.Tanya Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867118885094628168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-67845293442613335472012-07-12T08:35:55.657-06:002012-07-12T08:35:55.657-06:00@ Sandy .. I'll try and pick up one of those o...@ Sandy .. I'll try and pick up one of those owls today.<br /><br />@ Sue .. I devised a bird proof blueberry and strawberry cover .. will post a pic today.Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-33977884672796692742012-07-12T00:26:30.748-06:002012-07-12T00:26:30.748-06:00Best of luck!
I've been having a terrible time...Best of luck!<br />I've been having a terrible time with Mrs. Robin eating all the blueberries.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-30730340252203194502012-07-11T22:19:44.639-06:002012-07-11T22:19:44.639-06:00Mrs. Mac, Have you thought about placing a plastic...Mrs. Mac, Have you thought about placing a plastic owl in the tree?<br />This may help, just a thought.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-79184532731449285072012-07-11T19:26:22.471-06:002012-07-11T19:26:22.471-06:00@ Trish .. it's a delicate balance .. the bird...@ Trish .. it's a delicate balance .. the birds. They've done an excellent job of eating bugs in the garden this year .. so a firecracker might be a bit extreme as I want them in the yard. But, I bet that was funny. Do you remember the scene from Steel Magnolias???<br /><br />@ Felisol. I have a good plan devised for the busy berries .. and I'll post a picture tomorrow .. works perfect.Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-68369498326289353062012-07-11T18:47:04.840-06:002012-07-11T18:47:04.840-06:00The scare crow is at least decorative.
My parents ...The scare crow is at least decorative.<br />My parents used to throw fishnets over the strawberry field and the red currant shrubs.The definitely made the trick.<br />They have to be fairly fine masked so that the birds don't get caught and tortured.Felisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29617239.post-15445290030483177932012-07-11T18:43:46.909-06:002012-07-11T18:43:46.909-06:00A few years ago Tom went out and threw a firecrack...A few years ago Tom went out and threw a firecracker in our Maple tree out front! It worked...they never came back. Lol.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com