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The first ripe raspberries on our balcony planter (New England) (media.piefed.social)
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Squirrels are taking a few but I think the thorns are doing their job. 3rd year for this bush if I remember right.

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[–] PlantJam@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Supposedly some painted rocks can help deter some animals if you put them out before the actual berries. I've had luck with a water source keeping birds off my tomatoes. Apparently they were just thirsty. Those berries look delicious!