Doesn't have to be in a wild area to have turtles. I live in a suburban
neighborhood, and I get them in my backyard from time to time (and yes, they
DO like melons). I have a wooden privacy fence that touches the ground all
around, but that doesn't seem to deter them. I guess they must dig under it.

In fairness, I do live in Florida, and there is a drainage ditch behind my
house. (The plat calls it a "canal" - ha! It has 6" of water in it on
average, and drains through culverts into a swamp!)

I assume this is where the turtles hang out when they are not looking for
melons to munch on. It's definitely where the mosquitos hang out when they
are not looking for *me* to munch on.

Laura


"simy1" wrote in message
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I am shocked that a garden in a wild area has no protection. A low
fence will keep out rabbits as well, and a couple of electric wires
(one near the top of the fence, one higher), should keep out the rest.
And to keep the birds off the tomatoes, a pan of water is the best
solution. It has to be present one month before the tomatoes ripen, to
get them used to it. That way they will focus on the caterpillars.