dianne
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Post by dianne on Jan 17, 2021 0:32:46 GMT -5
Does anyone have pests like these:  After several failed smaller attempts, my husband built a mesh fence around the entire AG Farm. It is held in place by magnets that attach to the sides of the Farm. It is a major pain -- and the only thing that keeps my cat from murdering my plants. Anyone have similar problems? What have you done to thwart your anti-gardeners? |
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Sher
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Jan 17, 2021 2:45:16 GMT -5
Post by Sher on Jan 17, 2021 2:45:16 GMT -5
I saw the title and expected to see bug pictures. The kitty cat was a cute surprise. 😹
Sorry, but I don't have cats. Maybe someone else will have some ideas for you.
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Shawn
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Jan 17, 2021 5:59:48 GMT -5
Post by Shawn on Jan 17, 2021 5:59:48 GMT -5
Adorable pest you have 
I can not remember at this moment but someone is making a fence from their 3d printer. I will try to find it later (after my  |
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Jan 17, 2021 7:53:23 GMT -5
Post by maskedsonnet on Jan 17, 2021 7:53:23 GMT -5
Is this the one you're thinking of? About 5 down they talk about making a fence to keep out cats |
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Shawn
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Jan 17, 2021 9:31:10 GMT -5
Post by Shawn on Jan 17, 2021 9:31:10 GMT -5
Is this the one you're thinking of? About 5 down they talk about making a fence to keep out cats
Yes that is the one.
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Jan 17, 2021 13:38:59 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2021 13:38:59 GMT -5
Yeah, I had to choose, did I want animals or plants. Plants won by a landslide.
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Jan 17, 2021 14:22:31 GMT -5
Post by Shawn on Jan 17, 2021 14:22:31 GMT -5
I have both  Piper inspects my plants every morning. |
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dianne
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Post by dianne on Jan 17, 2021 15:11:40 GMT -5
My husband built this:  The fence on the back is permanently attached. (At first he tried to tell me we didn't need a fence on the back. Hahahaha! Silly man.) The other three sides are mounted on the wooden stakes, and the stakes are magnetized to the garden -- with STRONG magnets. The cats easily pulled down the first ones he tried with wimpy magnets. Now I have to be careful not to let my fingers be caught between the stake and the garden post or OUCH! Even still, the cats try to reach up under the fence to snag the plants. I had to rescue a strawberry plant the other day! |
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Jan 17, 2021 15:18:43 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2021 15:18:43 GMT -5
oh, wow! Ingenuity! Do you think your cat would benefit from having some cat grass to play with? If they are that keen to nom on your plants, they may enjoy it!
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dianne
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Jan 18, 2021 13:00:36 GMT -5
Post by dianne on Jan 18, 2021 13:00:36 GMT -5
oh, wow! Ingenuity! Do you think your cat would benefit from having some cat grass to play with? If they are that keen to nom on your plants, they may enjoy it! Maybe! The black cat really seems fascinated with the plants (while the orange cat just wants to play with the plastic domes). I will investigate! |
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Post by waterphoenix on Jan 20, 2021 8:57:26 GMT -5
Haha love the title! Your cat looks very sweet.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2021 10:19:28 GMT -5
I was telling a friend about your tribulations. She wants to do some seed starting indoors, but is pretty sure her cats are going to be trouble some.
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Piper inspects my plants every morning. 