> > Are the birds stealing the seeds as they drop off the plant or the seed
 > > you are putting in?
 > JF> No actually they haven't actually done any real damage yet...
 > JF> they  were just in my little tomato area (that's fenced in because of
 > JF> my tomato  eating dog)... I'm just worried that the birds will attack
 > JF> my future tomatoes  when I get some!
 > I just read a tip in Woman's day magazine that you might want to try...
 > Hang red Christmas ornaments on plants just before tomatoes start
 > to ripen. Birds will learn that the "fruit" is hard and leave the
 > ripening tomatoes alone.
        Hey!  That sounds like a good (and easy) idea to try!  I think I'll 
do that!  Now if I could just find my Christmas ornaments...  Ha ha!  I think 
I can find them in the garage somewhere!  With hubby's help ofcourse!  '-)
 > Another tip I read....
 > Sprinkle chili powder around plants to repel slugs and cats.
        I'm going to have to do that one too!
                                                Thanks!
                                                Janis  :)
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