protection against pigeons
Much less frequently seen than the shrink-wrapped 'broccoli' you see in the supermarket, is the true broccoli - purple sprouting broccoli. This variety flowers in the spring and the florets are strong flavoured and peppery. Gorgeous!
But, purple sprouting broccoli has more admirers than me. Oh yes! Its flowers and leaves are the favourite nibble of wood pigeons. So, enter Protection Man in his Sustainability Mobile!
Here he has constructed a flimsy structure of children's broken hoola hoops stuffed into buddleia prunings, draped with reused plastic netting. Full marks for sustainability Protection Man, but will it stay upright if a wood pigeon sneezes?
Okay smart pants - only time will tell...
Anyway, the idea is that the plants will continue to grow some way beneath the netting so that the big, fat pigeons (who are the enemy) cannot land on top and have a nice rest whilst fattening themselves.
2 comments:
Hey Rob, great idea. I had thought about hula hoops for my hoop covers, but PVC pipe was just as cheap. To add strength to your proctive cover, just grab a PVC pipe and attache it with twist ties to the top of the hoops. That will provide the stability it needs. Works wonders for my hoop covers.
Way to go on protecting the produce!
I get loads of broken hoola hoops at work. so they are very cheap! PVC piping is more robust.
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