Comments on: Floating Row Covers

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 23:44:50 +0000

Becky, I haven’t noticed that problem with the squirrels. You could try covering the seedlings with a floating row cover and see if that’s enough to hide them from the squirrels. Another option would be to try constructing cages or cylinders out of wire fencing material that you could cover the seedlings with until they are big enough that the animals lose interest.

Margaret, if the row covers aren’t available at your local garden center you can order them from the Gardener’s Supply Company, or from Garden’s Alive. They also carry accessories such as earth staples and wire hoops that can be used with the fabric.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:17:28 +0000

Where do you purchase floating row covers?

By: becky

becky — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:56:22 +0000

HI Kenny: I just love your site. Thanks for sharing all your ideas and info. I’m having trouble with squirrels eating my seedling sprouts. Do you have any organic suggestions?

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 06:17:14 +0000

Hi Chelsea, I live on Long Island…. & like Ken says we are in the northeast region. For the record, I’m no expert gardener….. but maybe these 2 tips might point you in the right direction. # 1 I would start cultivating the soil where you are going to plant your vegetables. # 2 I would start some of the slower growing / warm weather vege’s indoor’s in flats or small peat pot’s so when the weather warms up you’re ready to transplant.I will check back in a day or 2 for your response!!! Good luck,WAYNE.

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 03:25:32 +0000

Hi Chelsea,
No, you’re not too late, actually you’re right on time and can start by planting cool weather crops such as lettuce, leafy greens, cabbage, onion sets, peas, parsnips, right now. Wait at least another month before planting warm weather veggies such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, beans, melons, and cucumbers. Check back here for more info and read the garden logs to see what I’m planting when, since we live in the same region. You can also send me an email or post another comment if you have any other questions.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:00:16 +0000

Dear Gardener,
Im 17 and will be growing my own garden soon.
When is the best time to begin planting? I live in south central pa. Is it too late to start being it is april 6 already or do I wait. Also if Im not too late what is good group of vegetables that I should put in first?
Thanks so much!

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:48:19 +0000

Leaf miners; they’re a perfect example of a pest that’s difficult to control with sprays because the insect burrows inside of the plant’s leaves, but floating row covers can prevent them from damaging leafy greens like spinach and Swiss Chard.

By: lesliet

lesliet — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:08:05 +0000

I like to use floating row covers on radishes to prevent root maggots and spinach to prevent leaf miners. It’s cheap and easy.