tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post4609244756702216022..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Trapping the Garden NemesisMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-58048878120408422722009-12-31T12:13:51.380-05:002009-12-31T12:13:51.380-05:00Late but a very Merry Christmas to all lat Hoe &am...Late but a very Merry Christmas to all lat Hoe & shovel!! Happy New Year Meems!<br /><br />Finally I'se found a day to get caught up...an I did scroll back to see what an amazin' fall garden harvest ya had--truly an accomplishment. (though I will say I'se surprised Mr Meeems ain't found ya a good grilled armadillo recipe)<br /><br />Well, I is filled wif' questions: does Aunty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868780211706866610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-44686784284686401262009-12-31T07:08:32.849-05:002009-12-31T07:08:32.849-05:00Kudos to Mr. Meems. Here is a recipe for Armadillo...Kudos to Mr. Meems. Here is a recipe for Armadillo Stew. http://www.xrecipes.com/g49.htm<br />Tastes like chicken. Your Crinum is a show-stopper.Rick Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944532077184689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-48995017194872992142009-12-29T23:22:47.240-05:002009-12-29T23:22:47.240-05:00Your Lily is spectacular. I only have the white o...Your Lily is spectacular. I only have the white ones. <br /><br />As usual, your photos are great, they make me feel like I am strolling along with you as you describe your garden.<br /><br />I do know what it is like to struggle with the uninvited critters. I have seen, Armadillos, Raccoons, Possoms and of course hundreds of squirrels in the garden. When I used to feed the birds, I became Orlando Realtorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16061598658293393744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-80155717898934023382009-12-29T08:31:15.770-05:002009-12-29T08:31:15.770-05:00Your garden is a balm for my cabin fever and cheer...Your garden is a balm for my cabin fever and cheer for my eyes that are in need of some color i the garden this time of year! :-) <br /><br />I must say that I've never seen an armadillo and they just look fascinating! I'm sure their damage must be terrible, though. Kind of like how the deer are so cute, but the damage they can do...<br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><br />CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-34028296976691906822009-12-28T22:07:23.176-05:002009-12-28T22:07:23.176-05:00None in our woods, just rats with fuzzy tails to d...None in our woods, just rats with fuzzy tails to dig up bulbs and rattle the dogs!compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-62107296714181860922009-12-28T17:21:36.112-05:002009-12-28T17:21:36.112-05:00Meems, A fellow gardener/neighbor traps her little...Meems, A fellow gardener/neighbor traps her little armadillos too and sprays them in hopes that they don't make it back to her house. So, if you find one with color on its armor...hmmm, it traveled from Dade City :]Aunt Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501623186002101070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-52645188088802651972009-12-28T16:18:05.413-05:002009-12-28T16:18:05.413-05:00Hi Meems, I really like the silver shield. It loo...Hi Meems, I really like the silver shield. It looks a little like a light frost across the leaves. <br /> <br />Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. <br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-39576525114717876712009-12-28T15:08:56.118-05:002009-12-28T15:08:56.118-05:00Post that Crinum as often as you like, it's ma...Post that Crinum as often as you like, it's magnificent & I sight for color-starved eyes.<br />At least you can trap Armadillos, unlike deer, which are too big. Good luck getting rid of the varmints.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-76925072122253630672009-12-28T11:09:53.232-05:002009-12-28T11:09:53.232-05:00Thank you all for your show of empathy with our ar...<strong>Thank you all</strong> for your show of empathy with our armadillo damage control. We all have our nemesis in our gardens and like <strong>Gail</strong> said wouldn't it be nice if we could only count on the helpful creatures like the happy bees, butterflies, birds! But the critters will always be looking for food and shelter in our well- nourished gardens. Which means the wildlife Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-63148162848551196682009-12-28T08:48:38.486-05:002009-12-28T08:48:38.486-05:00We trap, we do not relocate. Nobody around us want...We trap, we do not relocate. Nobody around us wants any more armadillos, either, so we dispatch them. They are not native, having somehow crossed the Mississippi to run rampant here. One summer we stopped counting at 22 that we trapped. Yes, twenty-two! That's not a typo.<br /><br />They reputedly carry Hansen's disease, but I know of nobody who has contracted leprosy from an armadillo.Nell Jeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-57286605320610367542009-12-28T08:28:00.934-05:002009-12-28T08:28:00.934-05:00We have problems with armadillos, too. What bait ...We have problems with armadillos, too. What bait do you put in your traps to entice them to enter? We have thought about trapping them like we do the possums and raccoons, but didn't know what bait to use.<br /><br />Jan<br />Always GrowingJanhttp://alwaysgrowing.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-55464503096645832642009-12-28T03:55:13.821-05:002009-12-28T03:55:13.821-05:00Hi Meems,
It's a bit of a novelty pest really...Hi Meems,<br /><br />It's a bit of a novelty pest really, but understand they can do some damage. Did you say they are they native?<br /><br />Here we have grey squirrels (non native) which are the worst pest. Urban red foxes cause a real mess. Both are very difficult to control. Another non native is the ring necked parakeet which I actually quite like to see!<br /><br />Best wishes for the Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937290489477718599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-81528509702619352972009-12-28T02:32:41.480-05:002009-12-28T02:32:41.480-05:00Hi Meems~~ Your garden is as lush and beautiful as...Hi Meems~~ Your garden is as lush and beautiful as ever--despite the unwelcome interlopers. Armadillo are such funny looking creepy/cute creatures. It's hard to take them seriously. Of course this is because they don't travel this far north and fray my nerves. Here's to yours and Mr. Meem's attempt to eradicate them. The Crinium is a beaut. I certainly don't mind seeing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-6655559199145242452009-12-28T00:59:36.148-05:002009-12-28T00:59:36.148-05:00bravo mr.& mrs.meems...so glad you could catch...bravo mr.& mrs.meems...so glad you could catch this bothersome creature. if only it could be a due warning to the others that they are not welcomed. <br />your crinum lily is magnificent. i love that it has darken, too.<br />is that silver shield related to the persian shield? it is lovely with it's fuzzy quality.<br />happy december gardening for you dear sis.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-49734401445332721452009-12-28T00:17:06.953-05:002009-12-28T00:17:06.953-05:00Meems, I thought for a minute that you were trapp...Meems, I thought for a minute that you were trapping the peafowl! LOL! Only because I wish someone would trap the one living in my wayback! We plant for critters but, don't count on big birds and prehistoric looking creatures that destroy our hard work. We just want happy bees, butterflies, birds and what ever else is NOT destructive! <br /><br />Your garden is wonderful to see. The Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-17653079677429000532009-12-27T22:18:52.786-05:002009-12-27T22:18:52.786-05:00Meems,
Catch them while you can! I spied my first ...Meems,<br />Catch them while you can! I spied my first armadillo at a campsite in OK in the middle of the night. I shined the flashlight everywhere looking for deer, then shined lower and saw the critter.<br /><br /> Fighting deer here they have stripped away two camellia bushes in the past few nights. The tomato cages are getting a second use this year now.Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-18266064039406805572009-12-27T21:27:25.884-05:002009-12-27T21:27:25.884-05:00Not only plants, but even pests are so exotic in F...Not only plants, but even pests are so exotic in Florida! Meems, I love the top picture! What a beautiful garden, even in winter! The Crinum Lily is wonderful, indeed! Have a Healthy and Happy New Year!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-43964379331745722512009-12-27T21:04:20.642-05:002009-12-27T21:04:20.642-05:00Hi Meems~
I bet you and your husband felt good whe...Hi Meems~<br />I bet you and your husband felt good when you saw that little critter in the trap. I think it's great that you are able to catch and relocate the animals. I have to reckon with the iguanas in my yard. I get so frustrated when they eat the flowers.<br />The plectranthrus is really gorgeous.<br />I hope you're enjoying the refreshing weather as much as I am.My Mother's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650111954885067729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67243388564959095842009-12-27T20:54:07.688-05:002009-12-27T20:54:07.688-05:00The armadillo sounds like fun-but I don't have...The armadillo sounds like fun-but I don't have to worry about one eating my garden.<br /><br />Hope the New Year brings you much joy and happiness.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-69038633942989588962009-12-27T20:37:51.173-05:002009-12-27T20:37:51.173-05:00I have heard how much damage armadillos can cause....I have heard how much damage armadillos can cause. Glad we don't have them here. You are smart to trap them and turn them loose far, far away. We have trouble with squirrels and chipmunks digging up our spring bulbs. Because we spray Liquid Fence, the deer leave us alone (thank goodness)... Sometimes, gardening is one step forward and two steps back, isn't it?????<br /><br />BUT-Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-8942081924503079912009-12-27T18:39:08.869-05:002009-12-27T18:39:08.869-05:00I think I saw an armadillo at the zoo once, but ne...I think I saw an armadillo at the zoo once, but never in a garden (well I do live in Oz so that probably explains it!!!) Lovely looking garden! Hope you catch them all!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210701278846436069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-82733734605302747952009-12-27T18:12:57.993-05:002009-12-27T18:12:57.993-05:00I enjoy your garden as usual. It is always so lush...I enjoy your garden as usual. It is always so lush & full.<br />Glad you caught that little destructive hole digger. I'm sure there are more around. The family you know.<br />Hoping you will have a wonderful New Year.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-33402659053037768322009-12-27T18:07:33.990-05:002009-12-27T18:07:33.990-05:00I've never seen an armadillo in real life, Mee...I've never seen an armadillo in real life, Meems, so I'd probably be totally enchanted with one--for a little while, anyway. I'm like Lisa--it'll be months before anything blooms in my garden, so I really enjoy seeing what yours is doing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-84742318271858745962009-12-27T17:50:13.460-05:002009-12-27T17:50:13.460-05:00I get so excited when looking at your garden as yo...I get so excited when looking at your garden as you present it Meems. Then I look out the window and I see snow. It will be a long time until I get to see anything really blooming in my garden. I don't think I would ever tire of looking at the crinimum. Sorry about the spelling. I am better at observing than spelling. ;)Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com