Pest Patrol

What Pest Deterrents Worked and What Didn’t

A month or so ago I talked about using the mesh bag on my apples to protect them from insects, birds, and of course, the deer. While I believe it helped dissuade the birds, I can't say it was effective any other way. Today I want to give you the results of a few of ...

Fruit Fool for a Great April Fools’ Day

April first is deemed April Fools’ Day so I decided to do a fruit fool for April Fools' Day. Fruit Fools, which are not associated with April Fools' Day at all, are traditionally made with gooseberries which are quite tart but there is no reason why you shouldn’t use any fruit. Although I am growing ...