My husband, Bill, and I really enjoy growing tree fruits. Our small orchard consists of apple, plum, pear, cherry and peach trees. Cherries in particular are commonly targeted by birds. We have had to ...

If the beds are 2-3 feet high, rabbits can’t (or at least are less likely to) climb up for a feast. Some gardeners completely ...

During the garden season, I often use different types of covers over some of my vegetable plants. Since I’m frequently asked about this, I thought it would be helpful to explain when and why I use row ...

Question: Dear Carol, I am an avid vegetable gardener and have been growing food in my raised beds for about 3 years. This spring, I have put in peas, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and ...

Protect citrus fruit from damage by birds with bird netting, available at your local nursery or feed and seed. Check on satsumas and kumquats as they are beginning to ripen now (no hurry, they ripen ...

Discover four effective ways to protect your raised garden beds using a single, reusable framework. Our gardener demonstrates step-by-step how to build sturdy arches with bamboo stakes and poly piping ...

12:14, Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Updated: 12:34, Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Most of us enjoy watching the birds that come into our gardens, and indeed around half of all UK households put out food to attract them. But ...

Q: Catbirds are poking holes in my red tomatoes and eating the seeds. What can I do? A: Birds enjoy our tomatoes too, and squirrels and other wildlife as well. Common culprits are catbirds and ...