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Comment on House Hunting, Bluebird Style by Villager

Villager — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:16:18 +0000

It sure doesn’t look like plastic!

Comment on House Hunting, Bluebird Style by Villager

Villager — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:15:45 +0000

The jury is still out, but so far the sparrows have left the PVC boxes alone. And they are usually a big problem in this area.
Glad I could brighten your day – seeing the BB sure made me happy!

Comment on Harvest Monday, March 8, 2010 by Villager

Villager — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:12:21 +0000

I like tatsoi because it grows so fast, plus it makes lots of leaves. I start it inside so I have transplants ready to replant when I harvest.

Comment on Harvest Monday, March 8, 2010 by Villager

Villager — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:10:25 +0000

If you sow the seeds far enough apart, you can skip the first thinning. I usually oversow and wind up with too many to start with. I got the idea of eating the thinnings from James Crockett on the Victory Garden series, years ago. I’ve never tried transplanting spinach. I’ve heard of mixed results with others doing it.

Comment on House Hunting, Bluebird Style by thevioletfern

thevioletfern — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:54:37 +0000

Just loved this post. I have not seen a blue bird since my childhood days in WI. I will have to try that PVC pipe birdhouse! We have lots of sparrows that I would like to discourage. I have seen some of these designed for chickadees as well that were successful, too. Thanks for brightening my day.

Comment on House Hunting, Bluebird Style by Curbstone Valley Farm

Curbstone Valley Farm — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:27:43 +0000

Wow, at first glance, that PVC house had me fooled…I was sure it was birch! I’m so jealous that you have bluebirds. I’m really hoping our Wilson’s Warblers nest here again this spring, about as close as we come to charismatic colorful bird species here. Did I mention that I’m impressed with the appearance of that PVC house?