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    Do you have trouble with squirrels? We just UNfenced the 2 apple trees; didn't stop the deer anyway. The trees came back strong so...whatever happens happens.
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    Lots of oak trees, so yes squirrels are common
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    Dad used to make them peanutbutter sandwiches. Drove mom nuts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MountainGirl View Post
    Because of our extremely limited flat area and solid granite 6-12" under the surface, traditional gardens aren't doable and the critters around here view container plantings as new toys, targets, pet beds & open buffets. So, having no greenhouse experience at all, this seemed the logical thing to try next.

    It's 8x12 and I'm amazed they got it up here, took a long time to jockey the curves & through the trees into our last open spot.

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    We'll probably lower (or take off) the shelf behind Tom; as the tomato and other tall plants hit around 3' they'll be moved down to the floor on the north side. I'm gonna stay small this first learning year - a few pots of tomatoes, peppers, some herbs. Also, I want to get a thermometer in there - to see if the natural air/vent system needs a boost. Tom can build one with a small 12v fan up at the peak hooked direct to a solar panel for the hottest/brightest of summer days.

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    I'll post pics here as things evolve and hopefully grow, lol.

    Any thoughts/ideas are more than welcome!
    That is AWESOME!

    Being in the hot humid southeastern US, we don't NEED a Greenhouse but we sure WANT one!

    Keep us posted MG!

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    [QUOTE=BucketBack;133317]Deer had been eating my flowers, I ASSume they'll hit up the tomatoes again this year. Better put up a fence. I have a section is stock Outback[/QUOTE

    Over the past few years I had good luck hanging Bounce dryer sheets in the trees. The "Outdoor Fresh" scent is the only one that I have used. I use clothes pins. It does look a little strange but I don't care about looks I need results. Getting ready to hang some later today as I have noticed what appears to be deer nibbling on the other limbs.

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    [QUOTE=Broncosfan;133334]
    Quote Originally Posted by BucketBack View Post
    Deer had been eating my flowers, I ASSume they'll hit up the tomatoes again this year. Better put up a fence. I have a section is stock Outback[/QUOTE

    Over the past few years I had good luck hanging Bounce dryer sheets in the trees. The "Outdoor Fresh" scent is the only one that I have used. I use clothes pins. It does look a little strange but I don't care about looks I need results. Getting ready to hang some later today as I have noticed what appears to be deer nibbling on the other limbs.
    Thanks again for this,Broncosfan, the dryer sheets worked. No chomping damage over winter; going to hang fresh ones today.

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    Glad they worked for you! I found some damage this year. I should have changed them out since we had a really wet winter.

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    Transplanting seedlings to peat cups today. About a month until planting time!

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    Our neighbors just built a prefab greenhouse, about 8 x 16 or thereabouts. I'll be watching their progress and picking their brains. It looks really nice. They have piped water and power to it and are building benches inside now. Looks like they have electric attic type fans in both peaks. Dang it. I said I wasn't going to garden anymore.

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