How To Keep Birds from Blueberry Bushes

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • 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  Год назад +198

    How to plant Blueberries at home
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    • @mrswiggles4790
      @mrswiggles4790 Год назад +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  Год назад +21

      @@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 Год назад +3

      Thank you😊

    • @jeanstewart4857
      @jeanstewart4857 Год назад +5

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +3

      @@Genezaret2226 you are more than welcome.

  • @Elsa-qy9hr
    @Elsa-qy9hr Год назад +394

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +77

      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. Год назад +11

      ​@@growingoutthebox🤣🤣🤣

    • @barbaramay5048
      @barbaramay5048 9 месяцев назад +5

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  9 месяцев назад +5

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

    • @user-qx1om2wj1h
      @user-qx1om2wj1h 4 месяца назад +2

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

  • @MsCherokee70
    @MsCherokee70 Год назад +484

    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  Год назад +57

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

    • @ruthslater6364
      @ruthslater6364 Год назад +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  Год назад +42

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

    • @ShipCreek
      @ShipCreek Год назад +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 Год назад +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.

  • @FreedomSoldiers-rp2kl
    @FreedomSoldiers-rp2kl Год назад +948

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +42

      Thanks for the sub! Much appreciated.

    • @catherinegrace2366
      @catherinegrace2366 Год назад +19

      Haha me too! ✋🏻 gardening from Northern California

    • @marlenegold280
      @marlenegold280 Год назад +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  Год назад +19

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

    • @blackqueen5201
      @blackqueen5201 Год назад +14

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

  • @angelbulldog4934
    @angelbulldog4934 Год назад +30

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

  • @FutureRefrence
    @FutureRefrence Год назад +145

    You never mess with a man and his blueberry bushes!

  • @NotTotallyHopeless
    @NotTotallyHopeless Год назад +210

    Came for the tips, subbed for the immaculate vibes ✨️

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +14

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

    • @H_A_L_7
      @H_A_L_7 Год назад +7

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +7

      @@H_A_L_7 You guess? 😞

    • @H_A_L_7
      @H_A_L_7 Год назад +6

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +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 😊

  • @EssayonsFG
    @EssayonsFG Год назад +106

    A great way to protect those healthy blueberries.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +7

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

    • @moniquehall4991
      @moniquehall4991 Год назад

      Same way with figs. 😅

    • @austin3873
      @austin3873 Год назад +3

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +1

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

    • @austin3873
      @austin3873 Год назад

      @@growingoutthebox No problem

  • @elwandaa1882
    @elwandaa1882 Год назад +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  Год назад +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 Год назад

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

  • @1o1carolina53
    @1o1carolina53 4 месяца назад +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  4 месяца назад +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 Месяц назад +1

      EXACTLY 💯

    • @julieproctor6039
      @julieproctor6039 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @akriandurin151
    @akriandurin151 Год назад +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  Год назад +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 Год назад +1

      Best of luck to your bountiful harvest!!😁

    • @ZaynneThaWook
      @ZaynneThaWook Год назад +1

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

  • @jaycee-ess774
    @jaycee-ess774 Год назад +10

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +2

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

  • @lynnmoss2127
    @lynnmoss2127 Год назад +100

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +34

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

    • @DLlama
      @DLlama Год назад +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 Год назад +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  Год назад +3

      @@mamabear9623 Thank you. How ever well intended.

    • @jercasgav
      @jercasgav Год назад +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.

  • @carolyounce5810
    @carolyounce5810 6 месяцев назад +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  6 месяцев назад

      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 4 месяца назад +1

      They're likely hiding out in your trees.

    • @brendanrichart4804
      @brendanrichart4804 2 месяца назад

      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 Год назад +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  Год назад +11

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

    • @MissBabyNe
      @MissBabyNe 10 месяцев назад +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.

  • @psc1939
    @psc1939 Год назад +21

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +2

      Thanks. When you have a minute take a look at some of the other stuff going on in the garden. ruclips.net/video/fda6ErRAVP8/видео.html

    • @lilpinksliplee7310
      @lilpinksliplee7310 Год назад +1

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

  • @itsjustprissy
    @itsjustprissy Год назад +26

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

    • @MajorIllustration
      @MajorIllustration Год назад +3

      From where?

    • @cattfishing
      @cattfishing Год назад

      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 Год назад +1

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

  • @Psalm.146
    @Psalm.146 Год назад +44

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

    • @ERRNCAM1
      @ERRNCAM1 Год назад +1

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

  • @dee6524
    @dee6524 Год назад +11

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

  • @figmo397
    @figmo397 Год назад +2

    That's so clever! Thank you for putting the link to the covers with zipper!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      You are so welcome! Before I comment on a page I generally read the first few comment just to see what the vibe is like. The pinned comment is very effective.

  • @itsjustprissy
    @itsjustprissy Год назад +8

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

  • @TRRehab
    @TRRehab Год назад +25

    Very informative 🌱🌱🌱✅

  • @FoodbyFaith
    @FoodbyFaith Год назад +6

    Yes yes yes. I have two covers like that

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      So convenient! How are your blueberries doing Faith?

    • @FoodbyFaith
      @FoodbyFaith Год назад

      @@growingoutthebox beautiful

  • @naturallyric84
    @naturallyric84 Год назад +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  Год назад +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

  • @MikeMikeActual
    @MikeMikeActual Год назад +4

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

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

  • @jonasrugebregt343
    @jonasrugebregt343 Год назад +5

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      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.

  • @theplantninja-texasgardener
    @theplantninja-texasgardener Год назад +7

    Did you get this on Amazon?

  • @virginiaallisonpeck2517
    @virginiaallisonpeck2517 Год назад +7

    Lovely, save those berries. Yummy ❤

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +2

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

  • @Kittongrl720
    @Kittongrl720 Год назад +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.

  • @1029zsz
    @1029zsz Год назад +1

    Very nice man, people don’t appreciate how much work goes into a garden

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      You got that right but I do love this gardening community.

  • @papitosabe
    @papitosabe Год назад +7

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +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 5 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @Healthwealthlove
    @Healthwealthlove Год назад +19

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +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

  • @donnaronio3553
    @donnaronio3553 Год назад +4

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +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 🫐

  • @mariebonytathelusma9381
    @mariebonytathelusma9381 Год назад +2

    Nice to see a man connecting with nature.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

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

  • @scottwhitney9076
    @scottwhitney9076 Год назад +2

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

  • @loletamar7016
    @loletamar7016 Год назад +7

    Thanks for sharing Nice

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

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

  • @mskiaparks
    @mskiaparks Год назад +7

    Yes, definitely what I had to do

  • @michelewhitewolf9856
    @michelewhitewolf9856 Год назад +6

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

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

  • @bustedkeaton
    @bustedkeaton Год назад +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  Год назад +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.

  • @pcburke2
    @pcburke2 Год назад +1

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

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

  • @kclauren6052
    @kclauren6052 Год назад +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  Год назад +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 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @cashflo.
    @cashflo. Год назад +6

    Great way to keep them out

  • @dewainkoester1026
    @dewainkoester1026 Год назад +6

    Great job growing those bushes! Very healthy looking!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +1

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

  • @Spike-ck5tj
    @Spike-ck5tj Год назад +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  Год назад +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

  • @dorismay8383
    @dorismay8383 Год назад +65

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

    • @The13thGoddessAries
      @The13thGoddessAries Год назад +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. Год назад +13

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

    • @blunt5208
      @blunt5208 Год назад

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

    • @carlosventura7
      @carlosventura7 Год назад +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 Год назад +5

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

  • @cashflo.
    @cashflo. Год назад +6

    Looks yummy

  • @Spondennysgarden7b
    @Spondennysgarden7b Год назад +5

    Where did you get the cover?

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +2

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

  • @frenchway.
    @frenchway. Год назад +4

    I just love all your videos.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      I love that you love all my videos. Thank a million.

  • @Radhaaisch
    @Radhaaisch Год назад +1

    I like to leave half of my produce for the birds. I love them so much! They keep my garden loud. Mother nature is after all their grocery store. Wonderful videos and tips! Subscribed!!

  • @erinkeyehkey6852
    @erinkeyehkey6852 Год назад +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  Год назад

      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!

  • @donnamoore7554
    @donnamoore7554 Год назад +13

    Beautifully maintained garden. Love the blueberry nets. 😊

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +2

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

  • @cashflo.
    @cashflo. Год назад +6

    ❤❤❤

  • @WETARRYHOMESTEAD
    @WETARRYHOMESTEAD Год назад +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  Год назад +2

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

  • @zarynt1089
    @zarynt1089 Год назад +2

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

  • @SamanthaP48
    @SamanthaP48 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney Год назад +2

    Thanks, Growing Out The Box! The fine mesh won’t trap birds like other nets🕊lovely berry bushes! I just made 6 pints of jam with mine 😋

  • @wickedways1291
    @wickedways1291 Год назад +7

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +2

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

  • @Monica-ox1jg
    @Monica-ox1jg Год назад +6

    LOL, That's what up 👍🐝💙☺

  • @joegardens1973
    @joegardens1973 Год назад +3

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +1

      That means a lot Joe. Thanks. Here is my latest short. It may help you out. ruclips.net/user/shortsp6oUEqs13Fc

  • @resshmakhulal918
    @resshmakhulal918 Год назад +1

    Wow. It's the first time i saw someone use it in real life rather than in theory. Loved seeing it.❤

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      Thanks for the comment. Can you please tell me what exactly are you referring to? 😄

  • @lynndee2644
    @lynndee2644 Год назад +2

    You are awesome! Don't ever change! God bless you

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      Thank you so much. That's a good thing to wake up to on this Sunday morning.

  • @SimonSaid78
    @SimonSaid78 Год назад +4

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

  • @tawnnope7196
    @tawnnope7196 Год назад +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  Год назад +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.

  • @sgtrickards5683
    @sgtrickards5683 Год назад +8

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

    • @xXDeathMelodyXx
      @xXDeathMelodyXx Год назад +1

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

    • @sgtrickards5683
      @sgtrickards5683 Год назад +1

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

    • @xXDeathMelodyXx
      @xXDeathMelodyXx Год назад +1

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

    • @sgtrickards5683
      @sgtrickards5683 Год назад +1

      @@xXDeathMelodyXx Anyone can do it.

  • @ingramdixon6473
    @ingramdixon6473 Год назад +1

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +1

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

  • @MACandanedo1
    @MACandanedo1 Год назад +1

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

  • @user-md8of9yj1d
    @user-md8of9yj1d Год назад +3

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

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

    • @user-md8of9yj1d
      @user-md8of9yj1d Год назад

      @@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

  • @jamesjohnson6239
    @jamesjohnson6239 Год назад +4

    Very nice ! Its berry season in my area

  • @chrispreble11
    @chrispreble11 Год назад +4

    What did you use for the metal boundary

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +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. ruclips.net/video/pWioPb9ovpo/видео.html

  • @jackrodgersjr
    @jackrodgersjr Год назад +1

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      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.

  • @Mr1911es817
    @Mr1911es817 Год назад +3

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +2

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

    • @Mr1911es817
      @Mr1911es817 Год назад +3

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +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 Год назад +4

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

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      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
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  • @bigneecee3126
    @bigneecee3126 3 месяца назад +2

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

  • @silverphoenix684
    @silverphoenix684 Год назад +1

    Those blueberries look like grapes! Amazing!

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

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

  • @RayAnnetteP
    @RayAnnetteP 11 месяцев назад +1

    Oh, as a diabetic, bllueberry leaf tea is good for blood glucose. So is papaya leaf & olive leaf tea. God is so wonderful.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  11 месяцев назад

      My wife is from France so we are avid tea drinkers. I’m going to try the blueberry leaf tea. Thanks for the tip.

  • @Ocrilat
    @Ocrilat Год назад +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  Год назад +1

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

  • @KidGarden100
    @KidGarden100 Год назад +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!

  • @TreeHouseClubTV
    @TreeHouseClubTV Год назад +1

    My brother. We on the same page. Them bird netting is key. Enjoy the bounty from your work and land!! Well done!!!

  • @m.theresa1385
    @m.theresa1385 Год назад +1

    Your garden looks lovely and well maintained. Enjoy those fruits of your labor 🫐

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      Thank you so much. Nothing like the taste of fresh berries.

  • @user-yq2rn2hy8p
    @user-yq2rn2hy8p 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love blueberries. I planted early, middle. , and late bearing variety to extend the season. Everybody could plant fruits and bearing fruit trees in their yards.😊😊

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  6 месяцев назад

      I know that's right. Edible landscape.I have my blueberries and plums set up the same. All season fruit. Great tips!

  • @lovetoclearclouds7017
    @lovetoclearclouds7017 Год назад +1

    Oh WOW! I didn’t know about those zippered plant covers! Thank you!!!
    And now I know which blueberry bush to get! Thank you!!!🙏🏼

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +1

      My favorite so far is the Sweetheart blueberry. They are the 2nd to ripen. When you have a minute check out the video in the pinned comment about planting blueberries at home,

  • @BirdLadySpeaks
    @BirdLadySpeaks Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      They are so disrespectful. Just taking all the berries.

  • @AD-wm5ju
    @AD-wm5ju Год назад +1

    Yes! Give the birds some and keep the rest! Respects them and yourself.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +1

      I’m assuming that you have not read my response to at minimum 20 comments. My granddad you to tell the story of the man who was up all Saturday night feeding the homeless. He was the subject of Sunday sunrise service because he didn’t show up. My grandfather would never finish the story…. 🤔

    • @AD-wm5ju
      @AD-wm5ju Год назад +1

      @@growingoutthebox Why should he have shown up at sunrise service when he’d been out all night doing the work God had assigned him.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      @@AD-wm5ju Because he didn’t tell everyone what he was doing they assumed the opposite. No. The birds cannot have any of the blueberries that I grow. The video is about keeping the birds from eating your “blueberries”. Not keeping the birds from eating. I just think it’s a unfair observation.

  • @DOLfirst
    @DOLfirst Год назад +1

    My mouth is watering... blueberries are my favorite.

  • @johnnietaylor4935
    @johnnietaylor4935 Год назад +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  Год назад +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

  • @craigalexander4532
    @craigalexander4532 Год назад +1

    You have a beautiful place. I know where you spend most of your time, there’s something very calming about making your own garden and maintaining it.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      You are absolutely correct. I'm just getting in from the heat. Been out this morning cleaning out some old plants that won't make it and adding in new. My peace of mind.

  • @elizabethwatson71
    @elizabethwatson71 Год назад +1

    We have the exact same product for our young apple trees. Be careful if it rains and storms. The weight of the wet net along with the winds can bend or break them in half. The wet net acts like a sail for a boat. But boy, it keeps the squirrels, rabbit, birds and deer away from the crops

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      We have had a few storms and they held up perfect. I have been using the small netting bags for a few years now and they still look good.

  • @backyardsnackyard
    @backyardsnackyard Год назад +1

    I do this too...my birds were extra cheeky though, they picked loads of green blueberries and chucked them around - just checking and tasting them, I guess. Covering the bushes works so well.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +1

      These birds knew just when the berries were ripe and started having their way until I put the netting on.

  • @slickrick1042
    @slickrick1042 Год назад +1

    I have one of those blueberry bushes in my backyard. It provides me with about 30 one gallon ziplock bags full of berries every year.

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      Now that is amazing! What variety are you growing? I have mostly southern high bushes.

  • @chrissarris3470
    @chrissarris3470 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @m_faysal7740
    @m_faysal7740 Год назад +1

    but whenever you shared it with nature ~ =some gonna be as a food for all animal's as well as the land that trees and we all stand.. shares with love and God bless you for all you shares..❤❤

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      These are not wild berries. Feeding wild animals is really not in their best interest. Survival is dependent upon them being able to locate different food sources on their own. I just feel it’s a unfair comparison.

  • @catt99mahal8
    @catt99mahal8 Год назад +1

    It’s takes special people to appreciate plants. I love gardening. It’s relaxing and rewarding. 😊❤

  • @tinadriskell4469
    @tinadriskell4469 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @salemthorup9536
    @salemthorup9536 Год назад +2

    Love your style of video. Gardening videos with a beat. ❤

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      Thank you. I recognize that it’s not for everyone but that’s the point. There are people like yourself that appreciate it and who I cater to. Plus, our community is prettier. 👋

  • @abcdefghi9
    @abcdefghi9 Год назад +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  Год назад +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. 😁

  • @emotionalserenity0517
    @emotionalserenity0517 Год назад +1

    Awesome and the birds don’t get harmed 🥰

  • @elsainnamorato2231
    @elsainnamorato2231 Год назад +2

    I feel that God wants us to share our crops with nature like birds and squirrels as well. I'm sure we will bemost blessed if we plant a few extra bushes

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад +1

      Understandable but it’s really a unfair comparison. Feeding wildlife is not in the natural order. When you provide food for wildlife we are tampering with their natural instincts to hunt. They prefer to eat blueberries over their natural food sources. It is not a requirement. It makes me uncomfortable each and every time someone makes this comment. I just think it’s unfair.

  • @johngregg9187
    @johngregg9187 Год назад +1

    Just came in from working my garden, I grow about everything. Good to see you working you're garden. Hope you get a great yield. God bless

    • @growingoutthebox
      @growingoutthebox  Год назад

      Awesome! Thank you for the visit. I hope to see you again. Are you posting any of your garden?

    • @johngregg9187
      @johngregg9187 Год назад

      @@growingoutthebox I haven't I'm little low key, but I could send you some pictures if you want. I just did a run of garlic dill pickels . About 28 quarts of sliced and 4 half gallon of whole. Just sliced and froze two gallons of green red and yellow peppers , and a gallon of jalapeños for stuff peppers. And I put up about 4 gallon of green beans. I love gardening and putting food up for the coming year.

    • @johngregg9187
      @johngregg9187 Год назад

      @@growingoutthebox thx, hope yours is doing well. Blueberries looked great.

  • @jeffhidalgo8457
    @jeffhidalgo8457 Год назад +1

    From one gardener to another.
    Nice work!
    Cheers Jeff

  • @carmaela2689
    @carmaela2689 Год назад +1

    We used nets growing up. It allowed the birds to get some of the berries (they needed the food too) but saved most for us!