Jul 13, 2012 #1 bigredfeather Garden Ornament Joined Oct 9, 2008 Messages 121 Reaction score 1 Points 86 Location Yorkshire, Ohio (Zone 5B) I have a friend that went out to her garden this morning to find that something had uprooted a few garlic plants. Any idea what may have done this?
I have a friend that went out to her garden this morning to find that something had uprooted a few garlic plants. Any idea what may have done this?
Jul 14, 2012 #2 gardengirl7 Chillin' In The Garden Joined May 25, 2012 Messages 24 Reaction score 0 Points 27 Location In my chicken coop Pigs?
Jul 14, 2012 #3 The Mama Chicken Attractive To Bees Joined Jan 10, 2012 Messages 650 Reaction score 1 Points 64 Location Central Tx, Zone 8a Around here I would say armadillos, but I don't think you have them up there. I'm not sure...
Jul 14, 2012 #4 thistlebloom Garden Master Joined Dec 1, 2010 Messages 16,473 Reaction score 17,411 Points 457 Location North Idaho 48th parallel Skunks possibly, going after insects. Or maybe moles.
Jul 14, 2012 #5 lesa Garden Master Joined Nov 10, 2008 Messages 6,645 Reaction score 570 Points 337 Location ZONE 4 UPSTATE NY Most critters leave garlic alone... no idea.
Jul 14, 2012 #6 S smileyfacecat Leafing Out Joined Jan 5, 2010 Messages 32 Reaction score 0 Points 22 A curious dog might be the culprit..? My dog is attracted to the smell of garlic, but won't eat it; she'll just play with it.
A curious dog might be the culprit..? My dog is attracted to the smell of garlic, but won't eat it; she'll just play with it.
Jul 14, 2012 #7 Chickie'sMomaInNH Garden Master Joined Feb 17, 2010 Messages 3,427 Reaction score 1,172 Points 313 Location Seacoast NH zone 5 i'd say some of my chickens! they would instantly tear those up and nibble off the tops!
Jul 15, 2012 #8 Smiles Jr. Garden Addicted Joined Jan 18, 2010 Messages 1,330 Reaction score 575 Points 267 Location PlayStation Farm, Rural Indiana That has happened to me in the past. I always thought it was squirrels or chipmunks.