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So many things to do in the fall if we want things to be just right in the spring. I just got through spraying my plants that I need to bring inside so that spiders won't come in with them.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 4, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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You do really well in your climate, Dear Kabu! I know if I tried; well
we'll just say no bountiful, lovely garden pictures would result, lol...kind of a black thumb here...
Happy Sowing and that marvelous Painting! 
posted by
Katray2
on October 4, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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You have gained experience about how to garden in such a place that can get super cold.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 4, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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Planting bulbs in the snow? I've never heard of that! I hope it works! 
posted by
JimmyA
on October 4, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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you sure are a busy lady trying to out think the rodents
posted by
Lanetay
on October 4, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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your gardening sounds so much fun - it's like a stratedy game
posted by
lionreign
on October 4, 2012 at 4:54 AM
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I have the little fellows living in my attic - they're drivng the dogs crazy by running up and down the gallery just out of reach. Read this - wonder if it would work for you too?
The best way to stop squirrels from nesting in an attic is chemical repellent. These can be bought at any good household goods store, but can also be made at home. The key ingredient in these is cayenne pepper, or more specifically the capsaicin in it. There are a variety of recipes that can be used. Cook onion, jalapeno chilies and cayenne together with water and pass through a sieve. Alternatively just mix the cayenne with soap, water or oil. Crushed chilies and water also have the same effect as does a diluted hot pepper sauces from the supermarket. Pour these liquids into an atomizer and spray around the attic. This also works for keeping squirrels away from plants.
Read more:
Homemade Squirrel Repellent for Attics | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_10003031_homemade-squirrel-repellent-attics.html#ixzz28JeJ0gRS
posted by
adnohr
on October 4, 2012 at 1:12 AM
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Kabu
ZIn my apartment I have a rock by the door. I dug it up in our backyard when I was five. For decades I kept it by my shed, the Shed Clubhouse. I call it the Club Rock love.BC-A, Bill’s R
posted by
BC-A
on October 3, 2012 at 11:51 PM
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How lovely and I'm sure the rock painting will be as creative as ever. I'll share the cream buns with you Kabu :)..
posted by
shobana
on October 3, 2012 at 11:13 PM
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Can't you just put a square of wire netting over the bulbs Kabu. I would probably let them bloom in your porch in the Spring, but I suppose you don't like doing things the easy way.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 3, 2012 at 11:09 PM
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i bet wiley is liking the size of those rocks
posted by
Annicita
on October 3, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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Simple and appealing
posted by
afzal50
on October 3, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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The more I read, the more happy I am that we do not have those pesky bushy tail out here to eat up spring like that.
posted by
UtahJay
on October 3, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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Warm and sunny autumn here in Southern Iowa.
posted by
dsm_tchr
on October 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)
Well at least I got the thermostat sorted out and made one rock frame for you love
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on October 3, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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Or you could get some blood meal at the garden shop
and sprinkle it around the bulbs. It turns rabbits and squirrels off. So do marigolds.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 3, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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Kabu
You are the talented gardener. I look forward to those lovely spring photos when those bulbs have bloomed.
posted by
Justi
on October 3, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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