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[Ginda Fisher <list@ginda.us>]

On Aug 15, 2012, at 11:33 PM, Steve wrote:

> ...while squirrels have been 
> taking every hazel not since the year my hazels started bearing they 
> didn't learn to open and eat ears of corn until recently. About 3 years 
> ago, one squirrel learned to eat corn from my garden late in the corn 
> season. The next year a couple were doing it and starting earlier. This 
> year, I came home after a 6 day trip to my family in Ohio and they had 
> eaten it ALL. For over 20 years, I grew corn and the squirrels walked 
> right by without knowing they were missing something good. This year, 
> they also picked every single Nova pear while they were about half size.
> My goal isn't to eliminate all the squirrels. My goal is to eliminate 
> all the ones that know how to eat my corn and will teach future generations.
> 
> Steve

My father solved that problem when he got a dog who spent most of the day on 
a run that was between the oak trees and the garden.

My squirrels eat crocuses. Around the corner, the squirrels don't do that. 
Sigh.

good luck,
Ginda