How To Keep Birds from Blueberry Bushes

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2023
  • This is the only 100% way to keep birds from eating your blueberry bush. Garden netting with ties at the bottom which also helps protect against insects as well. Conveniently zip onep the bird netting and access your blueberries. No more birds eating your blueberry plants.
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  • @growingoutthebox
    @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +198

    How to plant Blueberries at home
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    • @mrswiggles4790
      @mrswiggles4790 Рік тому +6

      Oh wow, thank you for this. I’d planned on planting them in a raised bed but was a little unsure if they would flourish. I’ll watch your videos for pointers. Thx again!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +20

      @@mrswiggles4790 Blueberries are one of the only bushes that does far better in a container or raised bed unless your native soil is already acidic. My soil pH is natural so it would be a constant battle trying to get it lower and keep it lower so raised beds are a great way to grow them.

    • @Genezaret2226
      @Genezaret2226 Рік тому +3

      Thank you😊

    • @jeanstewart4857
      @jeanstewart4857 Рік тому +5

      Oh God i love that u have been so kind to us for creating for us to eat .thank u .

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +3

      @@Genezaret2226 you are more than welcome.

  • @Elsa-qy9hr
    @Elsa-qy9hr Рік тому +382

    I heard them birds in the back when he was putting that net on, they were cussing him up & down😂❤

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +75

      You know what…. It was so…. I don’t know if rewarding is the best word but, “REWARDING!!!!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 They were mad as heck! I should’ve recorded it but I was like, “that’s what you get for being greedy”! 🤫

    • @DeeperThinkingCommonSenseTv.
      @DeeperThinkingCommonSenseTv. Рік тому +10

      ​@@growingoutthebox🤣🤣🤣

    • @barbaramay5048
      @barbaramay5048 8 місяців тому +4

      ​@@growingoutthebox...where you find those zip up nets?...need for my tomatoes plants that deer n rabbit keep stealing

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  8 місяців тому +4

      @@barbaramay5048 Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack
      amzn.to/3oFKSNB

    • @user-qx1om2wj1h
      @user-qx1om2wj1h 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@growingoutthebox Better run before they start pecking at you.

  • @MsCherokee70
    @MsCherokee70 Рік тому +483

    This is exactly how i save my blueberries from the wipd animals. They go after my grapes, Peaches and plums too... so i tie net bags on each cluster or fruit long before they are ripe 😊 it also keeps the bugs from laying thier eggs in my fruits.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +57

      Absolutely a win all the way around. Thanks for commenting. I put them on my red flame grapes 🍇 also

    • @ruthslater6364
      @ruthslater6364 Рік тому +22

      Yea but do you leave them some food. This man is a k9nd and generous person. He gave the birds something to eat. God will bless this man for taking care of his creature.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +42

      @@ruthslater6364 Thank you Ruth…. I am already in Gods favor and learning everyday how to be better in spirit.🙏🏽

    • @ShipCreek
      @ShipCreek Рік тому +5

      How about letting the animals have the lower ones they can reach and you protect the ones outer reach from the insects. Win win for all.

    • @MsCherokee70
      @MsCherokee70 Рік тому +23

      @@ShipCreek I definitely share & leave wild blueberries, wild grapes and wild plums, for the animals too. I only cover mine, until i have certain amount... the rest of it is for them. 💜
      I will even pick some and leave it laying for them. Love the beautiful birds and other creatures.

  • @angelbulldog4934
    @angelbulldog4934 Рік тому +29

    A man who's close to the earth is authentic, because dirt under your nails is the best therapy of all. 🙏

  • @FutureRefrence
    @FutureRefrence Рік тому +143

    You never mess with a man and his blueberry bushes!

  • @FreedomSoldiers-rp2kl
    @FreedomSoldiers-rp2kl Рік тому +946

    This brother be out here gardening like Martha Stewart, subscribed!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +42

      Thanks for the sub! Much appreciated.

    • @catherinegrace2366
      @catherinegrace2366 Рік тому +19

      Haha me too! ✋🏻 gardening from Northern California

    • @marlenegold280
      @marlenegold280 Рік тому +24

      My son has his plot in the community garden where they live.
      Neighbourhoods all over could do this; plus it helps neighbours to get to know each other, and get along.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +19

      @@marlenegold280 so true. The magic of the garden.

    • @blackqueen5201
      @blackqueen5201 Рік тому +14

      It's actually so much fun to watch your crops grow from the seed, all your hard work paying off 😊

  • @NotTotallyHopeless
    @NotTotallyHopeless Рік тому +209

    Came for the tips, subbed for the immaculate vibes ✨️

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +14

      Not totally hopeless…. I love that name. Thanks for feeling the vibe 👍🏽

    • @H_A_L_7
      @H_A_L_7 Рік тому +7

      It’s my shorts recommends. I guess I shall sub too 🙂

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +7

      @@H_A_L_7 You guess? 😞

    • @H_A_L_7
      @H_A_L_7 Рік тому +6

      @@growingoutthebox
      Come on, been watching quite a few videos yesterday after I subbed. No guessing involved. 😊

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +10

      @@H_A_L_7 lol…. I just like to communicate with the people who take the time to watch any of my content. Thanks 😊

  • @carolyounce5810
    @carolyounce5810 5 місяців тому +7

    Had 91 bb bushes and never got the first one! Amazing how those birds know EXACTLY when those berries are perfectly ripe!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  5 місяців тому

      Wow! That could not be me. I'm adding 12 more buses this year. I have a cover system for them all.

    • @user-qx1om2wj1h
      @user-qx1om2wj1h 2 місяці тому +1

      They're likely hiding out in your trees.

    • @brendanrichart4804
      @brendanrichart4804 24 дні тому

      Weirdest thing but where I live in SoCal the birds aren’t an issue, we have tons of crows like from the Omen or something 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @user-sk3rb3kk2i
    @user-sk3rb3kk2i Рік тому +13

    The animals in my mothers garden have manners. She has a fig tree and the birds are kind enough to only eat what they need and don’t mess with the rest of the figs. They do the same with the mulberries.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +11

      They need to come to Georgia and teach these birds how to ration food before they are super greedy! 😂

    • @MissBabyNe
      @MissBabyNe 8 місяців тому +1

      That's lucky, my aunt gave up on her fig tree entirely since the birds always gets to it first. Now the tree is basically just bird food tree. They never had any figs from it.

  • @EssayonsFG
    @EssayonsFG Рік тому +106

    A great way to protect those healthy blueberries.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +7

      Yes sir. Maaaan, I had no idea these birds could get the berries so fast.

    • @moniquehall4991
      @moniquehall4991 Рік тому

      Same way with figs. 😅

    • @austin3873
      @austin3873 Рік тому +3

      @@growingouttheboxyou can hang a rubber snake in the limbs and it will keep the birds away as well

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      @@austin3873 I'll have to try that.Thanks for the tip.

    • @austin3873
      @austin3873 Рік тому

      @@growingoutthebox No problem

  • @akriandurin151
    @akriandurin151 Рік тому +61

    Heard a lot of suggestions for this but hadn't seen it in use. I'll hopefully have raspberries, a blackberry, and a grape next year, I'll have to remember this.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +13

      I am so glad you mentioned that you had not seen them in use. That is exactly why I do a lot of my videos. Not that it is something new. Some people are visual learners like myself and want to see things work, how ever simple. Thanks for my Sunday morning affirmation. God is good.

    • @sapphirejade5029
      @sapphirejade5029 Рік тому +1

      Best of luck to your bountiful harvest!!😁

    • @portalbuilder7021
      @portalbuilder7021 Рік тому +1

      Black cap raspberries are wonderful. Can’t remember what their actual name is but they’re black raspberry looking berries

  • @1o1carolina53
    @1o1carolina53 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm reminded of my youth watching your content.
    I'm white over 55 and remember when this construct was full of people with self respect and worthy hobbies and interests.
    I had friends with parents like you when i was 6-11 years old. I was treated like their kid when in their home.
    I miss that world, THANKS FOR BRINGING BACK NORMALCY in humanity!!!!
    Peace and love my brother

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  3 місяці тому +2

      Wow! I am deeply humbled and honored to be viewed in such a light. You get it…. There’s a bit of that kind in all of us. We can make this channel a thing of the past. 🙏🏽

    • @julieproctor6039
      @julieproctor6039 16 днів тому +1

      EXACTLY 💯

    • @julieproctor6039
      @julieproctor6039 16 днів тому +1

      Would enjoy watching you share your knowledge with family. Kids need this

  • @SamanthaP48
    @SamanthaP48 Рік тому +3

    My grandparents have been growing blueberries on their property for 50 years. And yes they have nets all the way around them every year I’ve ever known. I’m almost 40. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Doing a FANTASTIC JOB!!!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      That’s very encouraging. Thanks for your reply. The netting seems to be the only thing that works for me so far.

  • @jaycee-ess774
    @jaycee-ess774 Рік тому +10

    I just love how he says, 'the birds are not interested in that.'

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      Yes, they want the same thing you want.... Ripe berries! lol.

  • @theplantninja-texasgardener
    @theplantninja-texasgardener Рік тому +7

    Did you get this on Amazon?

  • @Kittongrl720
    @Kittongrl720 Рік тому +3

    I hadn’t seen someone put their blueberry bushes in there own “raised bed” like that! They look fantastic and make weeding and maintaining them easier.

  • @dorismay8383
    @dorismay8383 Рік тому +66

    share your blessings every once in a while. birds need to eat too. 💖

    • @The13thGoddessAries
      @The13thGoddessAries Рік тому +18

      Yeah they’re supposed to WORK for it, salvage from the forests etc not take from your family and what you’ve worked for. Humans have to eat and remember YOU’RE a human too.

    • @pri.sci.lla.
      @pri.sci.lla. Рік тому +13

      He said they took over half. That’s plenty considering how small their stomachs are

    • @blunt5208
      @blunt5208 Рік тому

      I’ll set poison for they ass stay off my berries

    • @carlosventura611
      @carlosventura611 Рік тому +3

      I let all natures creatures eat my flowers, plants, etc. of course I don’t work on any of it, they just grow.

    • @caloocanboy5800
      @caloocanboy5800 Рік тому +5

      ​@@The13thGoddessAriesWhere do birds suppose to forage food when HUMANS took and destroy their habitats and lifesources

  • @elwandaa1882
    @elwandaa1882 Рік тому +55

    Hey, Growing out the Box! I have a lot of those mesh coverings for some of my plants. It definitely helps when it comes to protecting your plants, bushes, and fruit trees.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +3

      Yes, yes. It is a game changer. I think I'm going to try them over my squash this year. Hand pollinate.

    • @thomasgoins1874
      @thomasgoins1874 Рік тому

      Those types of nets protect the birds they won’t tangle into the net,great tool.

  • @Psalm.146
    @Psalm.146 Рік тому +44

    Thanks for the tip! I need to get me some mesh to put up over my grapevine.

    • @ERRNCAM1
      @ERRNCAM1 Рік тому +1

      I do too. Birds are eating our grapes. I wonder how they keep the vineyards safe.

  • @dee6524
    @dee6524 Рік тому +11

    BEAUTIFUL, CAN'T WAIT FOR MY GARDEN TO FLOURISH 😍🤗🤩💐

  • @naturallyric84
    @naturallyric84 Рік тому +1

    Last year, a squirrel enjoyed many ripe blueberries from my bushes. I wondered how he was avoiding my dog and one day watched that squirrel jump from tree to tree until he was close enough to leap into the top of the blueberry bushes. Nothing is ever wasted really. One day this winter, we may be having squirrel stew. LOL
    Enjoyed your video. Be blessed today.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      Squirrel 🐿️ stew lol. We have a cat that has mastered squirrel hunting. They don’t dare come in my garden. Thank you for using one of my favorite parting phrases….
      Have a blessed day

  • @Healthwealthlove
    @Healthwealthlove Рік тому +19

    I noticed my berries were missing the other day. I need to get some nets to cover my berries

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      I love the fact that I’m seeing Japanese beetles on the outside of the netting. That’s a plus. Haven’t seen you here before.
      Birds Netting for Fruit Trees Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack
      amzn.to/3oFKSNB

  • @papitosabe
    @papitosabe Рік тому +7

    Unfortunately squirrels and occasional possums would rip thru these. I think id need chicken wire.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      I have a cat for squirrels 🐿️ and birds and he is an excellent hunter! The birds were just swooping in and destroying the bushes in the process. This solved my problem.

    • @tinaknutsen
      @tinaknutsen 4 місяці тому

      I have lots of squirrels, possums, raccoons, rabbits, deer and 4 dogs and a cat. The cat ignores the squirrels, the youngest dog goes nuts over the squirrels, my middle golden doodle-she bites the heads off of snakes(she looks like a teddy bear), my larger 87lb golden doodle is afraid of his own shadow and the oldest one only gets off the couch to eat or go potty.

  • @sgtrickards5683
    @sgtrickards5683 Рік тому +8

    I plant my blueberries under my trees. Makes it hard for the birds to spot them. They leave my berries alone.

    • @xXDeathMelodyXx
      @xXDeathMelodyXx 10 місяців тому +1

      What kind of tree if you know? I grew up with 2 beautiful redwoods and many orange trees🥰

    • @sgtrickards5683
      @sgtrickards5683 10 місяців тому +1

      @@xXDeathMelodyXx I have a food forest. Everything is edible. My blueberries are under my apple trees.

    • @xXDeathMelodyXx
      @xXDeathMelodyXx 10 місяців тому +1

      @@sgtrickards5683 that’s a dream!! So glad you have your own edible Forrest🦋stay blessed!

    • @sgtrickards5683
      @sgtrickards5683 10 місяців тому +1

      @@xXDeathMelodyXx Anyone can do it.

  • @MikeMikeActual
    @MikeMikeActual Рік тому +4

    I just subscribed!! I came across this video going down the UA-cam rabbit hole!!! I love when people are into growing fruits & vegetables!! Self-sufficient!!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Thanks Mike I appreciate that. Take a look around. I hope you find reasons to continue coming back.

  • @cmartin5903
    @cmartin5903 Рік тому +3

    😅😅😂I like how he is protecting that food/bush.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      I was trying to share but the birds just went crazy braking branches and all. Ok, so ya'll are just ungrateful! lol.... Now look at what you get. "NOTHING". lol

  • @loletamar7016
    @loletamar7016 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for sharing Nice

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Thanks for visiting. I'm trying to upload more often so click that notification bell.

  • @bustedkeaton
    @bustedkeaton Рік тому +1

    Growing fruit, especially ones that can be as expensive at the store as blueberries, and just walking outside to get more than you could eat in one go feels like magic

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      It’s the first thing I do when I wake up. Look outside at the garden. No pills for that! All natural uplifting of the spirit. That what I hope to bring to the garden community.

  • @TRRehab
    @TRRehab Рік тому +25

    Very informative 🌱🌱🌱✅

  • @FoodbyFaith
    @FoodbyFaith Рік тому +6

    Yes yes yes. I have two covers like that

  • @ingramdixon6473
    @ingramdixon6473 Рік тому +1

    I can just about hear them bird now.
    Waka Flocka, Waka Flocka. 😂😂😅

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      Yeah. They were hat as a flame.... Get it? ... Waka Flocka😁

  • @jackrodgersjr
    @jackrodgersjr Рік тому +1

    Tales me back 75 years when I picked wild blueberries for my grandparents. Half of them never made the table.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Takes you back 75 years…. That my friend alone is a blessing! 💪🏼🙏🏽…. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. I remember watching my Granddad work in his garden when I was a kid. I was like his shadow. Now here I am some 50 years later walking in his footsteps as I carry on his presence. Thank you again Sir for sharing and I hope you continue to visit.

  • @lynnmoss2127
    @lynnmoss2127 Рік тому +101

    Plant for wildlife and then more for yourself. Love this, thank you

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +35

      I have something else that I’m working on that I’m trying to record. You all are going to love this!

    • @DLlama
      @DLlama Рік тому +10

      We do that with herbs, plant 2x and let the caterpillars eat half. But with berries our problem is squirrels, rabbits and deer. They eat the baby bushes before they have a chance

    • @mamabear9623
      @mamabear9623 Рік тому +9

      You can't plant enough. We have almost 1,000 bushes. Should have gotten 3 gallons per bush. That's 3,000 gallons. One year the birds got all but about 20 gallons.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +3

      @@mamabear9623 Thank you. How ever well intended.

    • @jercasgav
      @jercasgav Рік тому +7

      You cannot plant enough for wildlife...they will take it all. Squirrels, raccoons, birds, rats, bugs, they ALL want the food, and esp in a backyard garden setting you need and deserve the fruits of your labor in limited space. In most neighborhoods these animals are overpopulated because people are constantly feeding them too.

  • @Spondennysgarden7b
    @Spondennysgarden7b Рік тому +5

    Where did you get the cover?

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      Click on the 3 dots to the top right on the shot video and the link is in the description.

  • @scottwhitney9076
    @scottwhitney9076 Рік тому +2

    Everyone needs to grow their own food! This guy is BASED! Knowledge is powerful

  • @SimonSaid78
    @SimonSaid78 Рік тому +4

    My grandma did the same thing, back in the day.

  • @itsjustprissy
    @itsjustprissy Рік тому +26

    You are always on time with these tips. Just ordered mine. TFS

    • @MajorIllustration
      @MajorIllustration Рік тому +3

      From where?

    • @cattfishing
      @cattfishing Рік тому

      What are they called? When I look up fruit tree netting/mesh, I only get those organza bags, or rolls of mesh netting, which I have. But they are a pain to measure, set up, and keep them on as they just get blown off even when staked down. The mesh gets all twisted and tangled that it gets all mangled and unmanageable/unusable, so I have to trash them and make more. Ugh. I'm so frustrated. The birds are taking and ruining all my fruit and mice too. I just want something pre-made and made specifically for what I need. These look like they would do the job well.

    • @m.theresa1385
      @m.theresa1385 Рік тому +1

      @@MajorIllustration ​​⁠ ​​⁠@cattfishing there’s a pinned comment with a link.

  • @psc1939
    @psc1939 Рік тому +21

    I like the way you landscaped around the blue berry bushes...very neat and looks nice. Thanks for the idea!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      Thanks. When you have a minute take a look at some of the other stuff going on in the garden. ua-cam.com/video/fda6ErRAVP8/v-deo.html

    • @lilpinksliplee7310
      @lilpinksliplee7310 Рік тому +1

      Blueberrys take special soil and easier to grow above ground soil rather than in natural below ground soil

  • @mariebonytathelusma9381
    @mariebonytathelusma9381 Рік тому +2

    Nice to see a man connecting with nature.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Unapologetically Man and I love pretty! We can coexist. lol 😆 Thanks for the acknowledgement Marie.

  • @straitsouthern8
    @straitsouthern8 Рік тому +1

    When you said you had an answer for the birds, I was thinking birdshot….😂. Better choice

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      That was the setup. lol.... I think a lot of people were sticking around to see just that.

  • @mskiaparks
    @mskiaparks Рік тому +7

    Yes, definitely what I had to do

  • @donnaronio3553
    @donnaronio3553 Рік тому +4

    Very smart. I'm stealing this for my cherry tomatoes.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      I have so many cherry tomatoes I probably didn’t even notice the birds were stealing them. lol. I’m stingy with my blueberries 🫐

  • @phylippezimmermannpaquin2062
    @phylippezimmermannpaquin2062 11 місяців тому +1

    I dunno why but the way he said he had an answer for the birds made me think the next shot would show him holding a shotgun

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 місяців тому +1

      LOL.... We came to terms with the netting. They had more than their share.

  • @zarynt1089
    @zarynt1089 Рік тому +2

    Short answer, cover it up. Sometimes the simplest way is the best way. Thanks for posting a link to the zip up covers.

  • @Monica-ox1jg
    @Monica-ox1jg Рік тому +6

    LOL, That's what up 👍🐝💙☺

  • @cashflo.
    @cashflo. Рік тому +6

    Looks yummy

  • @pcburke2
    @pcburke2 Рік тому +1

    I love than he found a method that was humane and environmentally sound. Smart man.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Right…. No birds getting caught up. Thanks for watching.

  • @a.t.g.visuals6113
    @a.t.g.visuals6113 11 місяців тому +2

    🤣🤣🤣 outsmarted the birds!!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 місяців тому

      I tried to share but they were out of control. They pretty much own my tomatoes 🍅 lol

  • @michelewhitewolf9856
    @michelewhitewolf9856 Рік тому +6

    I need to get myself some of those covers. Thanks for the tip.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Thanks for stopping in. Link to bags are in the pinned comment.

  • @cashflo.
    @cashflo. Рік тому +6

    Great way to keep them out

  • @btnthpr6582
    @btnthpr6582 Рік тому +1

    Aint nobody taking this mans sweatheart blueberries. Not if he has anything to say about it.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      I don't know why so many want me to give away blueberries. Like strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are not delicious.

  • @johnnietaylor4935
    @johnnietaylor4935 Рік тому +2

    I’m in AZ and the birds out here don’t care about no cover, they poke holes in it and do their best to sit out side of the cover and meticulously sit there and pick holes in the cover…..

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      I feel ya but one thing the birds can't do here is sit for a second. I have a cat that had to be a body snatcher in another life. lol

  • @virginiaallisonpeck2517
    @virginiaallisonpeck2517 Рік тому +7

    Lovely, save those berries. Yummy ❤

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      Oh yes! I let the birds have them last year. Not this year even though they stole over half.

  • @cashflo.
    @cashflo. Рік тому +6

    ❤❤❤

  • @KidGarden100
    @KidGarden100 11 місяців тому +2

    right on ! I don't mind sharing the garden with the animals but when they take too much it's time to step in!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. They had their share in the beginning.

  • @FalseMem0ries
    @FalseMem0ries 11 місяців тому +1

    Bro out here acting like he's the first person in the world to put nets over blueberry bushes 🤣

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 місяців тому

      No. You are acting like I’m acting like I’m the first to put netting over blueberry bushes because apparently you can’t see past what you are looking at. Everyone else sees the easy access of the zipper and draw string at the bottom.

  • @itsjustprissy
    @itsjustprissy Рік тому +8

    I just got my netting. Thank you so much for this video. You just saved my grapes.

  • @jonasrugebregt343
    @jonasrugebregt343 Рік тому +5

    Love the music in the background! Really helps the production quality.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      lol…. Thanks. I almost didn’t post it because I couldn’t find the right music. Just my style of gardening content. I really appreciate your input.

  • @BirdLadySpeaks
    @BirdLadySpeaks Рік тому +2

    I got tired of fighting with the birds. It’s like they knew the perfect time to strike. Lol!!!! Not a big deal because I don’t really eat them anyway. It was just the principle. Lol!!!! 💛💛💛💛

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      They are so disrespectful. Just taking all the berries.

  • @shekharmoona544
    @shekharmoona544 Рік тому +1

    I expected something like the gangster Gardener popping off some street wisdom on gardening. This video didn't fail. 😂😂😂

  • @kclauren6052
    @kclauren6052 Рік тому +9

    This is such an easy sub. Love the vibe and the attempt to help folks become more self sufficient. We need to stick together and not rely on the government for anything.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much. I'm just sharing in my journey of learning to become self reliant. I really appreciate the kind words.

    • @barbaramay5048
      @barbaramay5048 8 місяців тому

      ​@@growingoutthebox...Just moved to GA and trying to become a gardner, but the deer and rabbit got my tomatoes and herbs this year

  • @wickedways1291
    @wickedways1291 Рік тому +7

    I live in Maine and love seeing a man and his Blueberry bushes.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      I'm trying to have different varieties throughout the season to have berries all summer long. Superfood.

  • @MACandanedo1
    @MACandanedo1 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for posting that fruit tree cover. I can never figure out how to keep these birds off my blueberries!

  • @user-jn1xt9im6g
    @user-jn1xt9im6g 12 днів тому +1

    I was using nets until I found out that in order to get actual fruit, bees have to pollinate the flowers.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  12 днів тому

      Thank you for your message but you are a bit misinformed on how and when blueberry bushes are pollinated. Most are self pollinating and pollination happens months before the fruit ripens. You only net during ripening and once harvest is complete the netting is removed.

    • @user-jn1xt9im6g
      @user-jn1xt9im6g 12 днів тому

      @@growingoutthebox oooh okay thank you

  • @courtneycherry255
    @courtneycherry255 Рік тому +3

    Netting is definitely a game changer!

  • @frenchway.
    @frenchway. Рік тому +4

    I just love all your videos.

  • @edgeworthamber5612
    @edgeworthamber5612 Рік тому +1

    Bet those birds were pissed when they came back 😂

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      🏅You would get the prize for that because they were going crazy. Our cat was sitting there waiting for one to slip.

  • @silverphoenix684
    @silverphoenix684 Рік тому +1

    Those blueberries look like grapes! Amazing!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Harvesting my canadice grapes monday. You are right. They are about the same size. lol

  • @tawnnope7196
    @tawnnope7196 Рік тому +4

    Good idea.
    I pick when ripe and put in a freezer bag daily and just keep adding so the dang birds dont get them

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +3

      That was the plan but the birds were taking the berries faster than they could ripen. Japanese beetles are emerging and it’s good seeing them on the outside of the netting and not on the plants.

  • @donnamoore7554
    @donnamoore7554 Рік тому +13

    Beautifully maintained garden. Love the blueberry nets. 😊

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      I have cages that go with them. Make sure you come back. I’ll post that video soon.

  • @LambentLark
    @LambentLark Рік тому +1

    Those freeloading birds at the end might have been chirping unkind things at you man. I think one called you stingy! 😂

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      I felt helpless watching them not only take the berries but destroy the bushes.

    • @LambentLark
      @LambentLark Рік тому +1

      I'm with you. The Magpies make a mess of my raspberry bushes.

  • @tinadriskell4469
    @tinadriskell4469 Рік тому +1

    I've tried it. The birds are smarter than I am. They find whatever hole I leave and get my berries anyway.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      These bags have draw strings on the bottom and our cat does not allow them to hang around to to long.

  • @WETARRYHOMESTEAD
    @WETARRYHOMESTEAD Рік тому +4

    Oh yes I need this big time. Wow you give a lot of good info. I’m here for it ! Thank you

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      Glad it was helpful! Hang in there with me. We are growing.

  • @dewainkoester1026
    @dewainkoester1026 Рік тому +6

    Great job growing those bushes! Very healthy looking!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      Thanks. Here’s the video on how I planted them. I appreciate your comment.

  • @GreenfieldsHomeplace
    @GreenfieldsHomeplace Рік тому +1

    Next year I’ll be prepared. The blueberries were enjoyed by all this year…ALL THE BIRDS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD! Thanks for the tip! 😁

  • @patrapper7367
    @patrapper7367 Рік тому +3

    Birds need to eat too. When your done picking g leave a couple handfuls for them. ❤

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      I only covered them because they were destroying the plants and not leaving any berries.

  • @chrissarris3470
    @chrissarris3470 Рік тому +1

    This man sure knows how to eat healthy eating healthy is key to living a healthy longer life good job brother thank you for sharing

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Blueberries is one of those superfoods. We are what we eat .

  • @Ocrilat
    @Ocrilat Рік тому +1

    My grandfather had blueberry bushes in his back yard too, and solved the bird problem (and the Japanese beetle problem) the same way.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      I have 2 grape vines the Japanese beetles are going to town on. The 2 covered are beautiful.

  • @Mr1911es817
    @Mr1911es817 Рік тому +3

    Don’t know why but I’ve been having a urge to start planting.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      Are you looking to grow blueberries or just a garden in general?

    • @Mr1911es817
      @Mr1911es817 Рік тому +3

      @@growingoutthebox Any thing that you can eat. I started with tomatoes and now trying a lemon tree. Blue berries seems interesting!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      @@Mr1911es817 They really are interesting. and why I liked the challenge of growing them. They need their own special growing medium. Other than water They are really reasy to grow.

  • @fmcscarkenlife
    @fmcscarkenlife Рік тому +4

    Where did you get this? They are stealing all my elderberries.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      They are perfect. Will protect from Japanese beetles and other insects as well. I hope it works for you and don’t forget to click the notification bell 🔔
      Fruit Tree Netting Large Fruit Tree Covers with Zipper to Protect Fruit from Squirrels and Birds Netting for Fruit Trees Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack
      amzn.to/3oFKSNB

  • @dmx5439
    @dmx5439 11 місяців тому +2

    I know when my grapes are ready because the birds come 😂😂...they eat so much

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 місяців тому +1

      I would have to agree with that. lol 😂

  • @jamesjohnson6239
    @jamesjohnson6239 Рік тому +4

    Very nice ! Its berry season in my area

  • @user-md8of9yj1d
    @user-md8of9yj1d Рік тому +3

    It's getting berry berry sweet out here. Aye nice bush by that way

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      Thank you. Going into their 3rd year so next year I should see an even better harvest.

    • @user-md8of9yj1d
      @user-md8of9yj1d Рік тому

      @@growingoutthebox I wish I could do the same but the winters are harsh were I'm at .much success to you enjoy the super food that don't spike blood sugar

  • @erinkeyehkey6852
    @erinkeyehkey6852 Рік тому +1

    So relatable. I covered our berries with a berry cage after trying to beat the birds to them. Curious to see what a full crop looks like! Those birds are lucky they're cute.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      They were cute until it got ugly! lol.... They were eating the berries like they were taking them and storing them . lol... Ok. Now you are cut off!

  • @eugenyah
    @eugenyah 26 днів тому +1

    In my garden, the squirrels ate the unripe blueberries and left nothing for me or the birds. I guess I will have to net them as soon as the berries start forming.

  • @joegardens1973
    @joegardens1973 Рік тому +3

    Always impressed with your videos... can't wait to see the next one.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      That means a lot Joe. Thanks. Here is my latest short. It may help you out. ua-cam.com/users/shortsp6oUEqs13Fc

  • @Kayfarm2023
    @Kayfarm2023 Рік тому +3

    Trust me , thi birds are intrezted😂🥳

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      LOL.... I take it that you have a bird problem. lol. I don't think I have seen you here before. Glad to have you visit and I hope you make this a frequent stop.... Maybe my birds are a bit bojie'. They don't bother anything until they are just ripe. They are the same with my strawberries and grapes. I have late ripening blueberries that they have not touched.

    • @Kayfarm2023
      @Kayfarm2023 Рік тому +1

      @@growingoutthebox definitely stuck with you, I’m learning how to groom my blueberries from you 🙏🤩

  • @poisonousnut
    @poisonousnut 11 місяців тому +1

    my three blueberry trees produced more this year than the past 3 years combined. and they’re still going!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 місяців тому

      That is a good thing. Mine are putting on new growth getting ready for round 2. What are you growing?

  • @mounbakko5871
    @mounbakko5871 Рік тому +1

    … men, those bushes a looking so fresh and well tendered… a product of dedication.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      I love being out in the garden all day when I can. Thank you.

  • @chrispreble11
    @chrispreble11 Рік тому +4

    What did you use for the metal boundary

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +2

      Hey. Thanks for watching. It’s just corrugated metal put together with rivets. Less than $5 per bed. Check out my planting blueberries videos for the actual build but this should be helpful also. ua-cam.com/video/pWioPb9ovpo/v-deo.html

  • @alamanamoose
    @alamanamoose Рік тому +3

    Fantastic. I have too many so I use bird cannons and drones.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      I have 8 planted and 4 more to be planted next year. How many do you have?

  • @Spike-ck5tj
    @Spike-ck5tj Рік тому +1

    That looks a great netting, it's so fine no poor bird can get entangled and hurt/die in it. They've had some produce, now it's your turn. 👍

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. I don’t think some actually paid attention to why I put the netting on. They ate half the berries already. They have had more than their share. lol

  • @abcdefghi9
    @abcdefghi9 11 місяців тому +2

    Its ok to share with the birdies sometimes, they act as pest controll, pollenators, singers and entertainers.They deserve a share of the spoils.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 місяців тому +1

      When you grow blueberries let's be honest, "the birds are not eating insects". They will eat your blueberries. "All of them". If you put a 2nd bush out for them. They will strip that bush and still eat all your berries. Been there done that. 😁

  • @born2bwild.
    @born2bwild. Рік тому +3

    Where did you get those large nets with zippers? I need this.

  • @jfernandez2926
    @jfernandez2926 Рік тому +3

    I need one for my black berry plants

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      Hey thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate it. I just put a short up this morning on my huge garlic harvest! You definitely want to see these large garlic bulbs.
      Fruit Tree Netting Large Fruit Tree Covers with Zipper to Protect Fruit from Squirrels and Birds Netting for Fruit Trees Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack
      amzn.to/3oFKSNB

    • @jfernandez2926
      @jfernandez2926 Рік тому +1

      I live in zone 6b I have hard time growing them

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому

      @@jfernandez2926 Today we are going to figure out why you are having a hard time growing them. If you follow the steps in this video you will grow like a pro. ua-cam.com/video/pWioPb9ovpo/v-deo.html

  • @markhall6306
    @markhall6306 Місяць тому +1

    This guy is a blueberry boss

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Місяць тому

      You might like this.... ua-cam.com/video/3mrjPA6-oZ0/v-deo.htmlsi=cX8gT4yTr69Fk78W

  • @bigneecee3126
    @bigneecee3126 Місяць тому +2

    I like your answer. I need a few of those bags for my raspberries and blackberries. Nice harvest!

  • @Alibaba-hd6po
    @Alibaba-hd6po Рік тому +3

    Nice music 🎶

  • @jessicapabon2105
    @jessicapabon2105 Рік тому +3

    what is the name of that net? can out be purchased from Amazon?

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      They make them even larger if needed and get this.... Now that the Japanese beetles are emerging I'm noticing them on the outside of the net bags instead of on the plants. That's a plus as well.
      Fruit Tree Netting Large Fruit Tree Covers with Zipper to Protect Fruit from Squirrels and Birds Netting for Fruit Trees Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack
      amzn.to/3oFKSNB

    • @jessicapabon2105
      @jessicapabon2105 Рік тому +1

      @@growingoutthebox thank you so much for your reply! That is so awesome. I am definitely praying that on my list to get. I have a small little fig tree that should benefit from that it's starting to have fruit...

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      @@jessicapabon2105 We have a cat also that is very good at controlling squirrels. We will see how it goes with the birds this year since we should have a decent harvest being that our first 3 fig trees are going into their 3rd year. 🤞

    • @jessicapabon2105
      @jessicapabon2105 Рік тому +1

      @@growingoutthebox was adopted by a cat lol who entered into our backyard while she was like four months old it's been a year now she's been really good at catching and killing and keeping away rabbits rats and mice from the yard but the occasional possum she just stares at him like it's another cat so she leaves them alone lol she doesn't bother the squirrels but she is attracting other cats to the yard which I like the idea of having multiple cats lol I think this is the first garden experience so far where I don't go out in the morning and half my tomatoes are disappearing which was happening in the past but now I'm able to collect and harvest tomatoes that are beautiful without any damage to them.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Рік тому +1

      @@jessicapabon2105 Our first cat also and it’s funny that you would say, “the cat adopted you” same over here. He came to us by way of our recently deceased neighbor Ms Barbara. I don’t believe it was by chance.

  • @prettyclassylady6218
    @prettyclassylady6218 11 місяців тому +2

    I just let the birds have their share. It's their nature too

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 місяців тому

      If I showed you my tomatoes and strawberries you might say that is a more than fair trade off.