Protecting Fruit Trees from Deer, Squirrels and other Critters with Rhonda Massingham Hart

Rhonda Massingham Hart explains how to protect fruit trees from wildlife damage. She's the author of Deerproofing Your Yard & Garden and Squirrel Proofing Your Home & Garden.

The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.

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Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world.

We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
• (01:39) - Susan's Experience with Buck Rub
• (03:01) - Introducing Rhonda Massingham Hart
• (04:32) - Rhonda's Gardening Challenges
• (06:06) - Deer Damage and Protection Strategies
• (08:53) - Listener Questions and Wildlife Solutions: What are deer thinking? It's all about survival!
• (28:30) - Sponsor Messages and Break
• (32:49) - Squirrel Proofing and Other Critters
• (35:31) - Building the Ultimate Tomato Cage
• (36:04) - Protecting Rows of Crops and Fruit Trees
• (36:27) - Using Urine-Based Sprays for Pest Control
• (37:10) - Innovative Garden Cages and Animal Behavior
• (38:38) - Feeding Wildlife: A Cautionary Tale
• (41:46) - Listener Email: Protecting Young Fruit Trees
• (57:09) - Listener Email: Dealing with Feral Cats
• (01:00:00) - Deer Proofing Book Giveaway
• (01:02:37) - Conclusion and Farewell