Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

MOLES
If you are having problems with
moles in your garden, chew up
some gum and lay it near the
mole holes.
Marvin Parker, Listowel ON.
MOOSE
I make small bags out of rags, fill
them with mothballs and hang
them from the trees. It keeps the
moose from eating the fruit trees.
Philip Gaultois, Stephenville NF.
RABBITS
Plant onions around the perimeter
of your garden to discourage
rabbits.
Jennifer Duncan, Glen Robertson ON.
RACCOONS
To discourage raccoons from
getting at your corn, plant squash
among the corn. The raccoons do
not like getting tangled in the
sharp vines.
Lloyd Jackson, St. Stephen NB.
When planting rows of corn, I
leave room in between the seeds
of corn to plant cucumbers.
Raccoons, who love corn, will stay
away because the cucumber plants
become tangled up in their low
straddle. The cucumber plants
also appreciate the shade of the
corn in the hot sun.
Evangie Michalenko, Hafford SK.
Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes
in flower beds where raccoons
and other animals dig for grubs
and worms.
Dan Diebolt, Fergus ON.
G A R D E N I N G T I P S
RODENTS
To keep small rodents away from
your plants, sprinkle blood meal
around them. It also nourishes
the plants.
Louise Elstad, Stratton ON.
Plant tansy at frequent intervals
(in containers to prevent
spreading) in the garden. It keeps
squirrels, mice, rabbits and
raccoons out.
Audre Andrews, Gananoque QC.
SQUIRRELS
Save orange and lemon peels in
the freezer. In the spring, bury
the peels just below the surface of
your soil. It will deter squirrels
from digging in your garden.
Louisa Reed, Grand Forks BC.
WOODPECKERS
Do you have trouble with
woodpeckers attacking your
buildings and trees? Make a paste
of cooked jalapeno peppers and
spread with a brush over the
surfaces to deter the pests. Be
sure to wear gloves when
handling peppers.
Shari Howe, Foam Lake SK.
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