Gardening: Birds, Bees & Blueberries

The birds ate all but one of my blueberries last year. They are not getting any this year. Using PVC pipe I put up some inexpensive ...

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Gardening: Birds, Bees & Blueberries" by Blossom Flower Delivery

Key insights about video Gardening: Birds, Bees & Blueberries

✅ My blueberry plants are thriving this year, with a bountiful harvest of blueberries.

✅ I've taken steps to protect my blueberries from birds by using netting.

✅ The key to successful pollination is having at least three different varieties of blueberry plants.

✅ I decided to enjoy all the blueberries myself this year, so I put up netting to keep the birds out.

✅ Setting up the netting was easy and inexpensive, using CPVC piping, rebar, paint, landscape pins, and wildlife netting.

✅ I created a visual barrier by overlapping and stitching the netting to ensure that bees and bumblebees can still access the blueberries for pollination.

✅ This method of using netting is a simple and affordable way to protect fruits and vegetables from birds, ensuring a successful harvest.

Timestamped Summary

00:30 The birds ate all of the blueberries last year.

00:43 You need at least three blueberry plants for best pollination.

00:50 Putting up netting to keep birds out of the blueberries.

01:00 Used 3/4 inch CPVC piping and half-inch rebar to make the frame for the netting.

01:29 Used wildlife netting and twine to create a visual barrier.

02:06 Bees and bumblebees can still fly through the netting to pollinate the blueberries.

02:23 Sharing a simple and inexpensive way to protect fruits and vegetables from birds. + Timestamps for additional details: - 03:00 - Explains how he secured the netting using zip ties and pegs. - 03:23 - Mentions using leftover 1/2 inch PVC as connectors for the frame.

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Q&A

How can I protect my blueberries from birds?

You can protect your blueberries from birds by using netting. You can easily set up a structure using PVC piping and rebar, and attach the netting to keep the birds out.

Do I need multiple blueberry plants for the best pollination?

Yes, it is recommended to have at least three blueberry plants of different varieties for the best pollination.

Can bees and bumblebees still pollinate through the netting?

Yes, bees and bumblebees can fly through the netting and still pollinate the blueberries.

How can I set up the netting to protect my fruits and vegetables?

You can set up the netting by using zip ties to attach the netting to the PVC piping. Make sure to also secure the ends of the netting and use pegs to gather up any excess netting on the bottom.

Is the netting expensive?

The netting used in the video was 700 square feet and cost about $13. It can be considered an inexpensive option for protecting your fruits and vegetables from birds.