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Snails, Slugs, Hedgehogs etc.
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Probably an old Chestnut but am new to this N.G. Could someone please advise if hedgehogs should be encouraged or discouraged in the garden. Also what is the role of the snail and slug ? Thank you in anticipation, Happppppppppppppppy Everythings, LenBo, Weston-SUPER-Mare |
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We don't have hedgehogs where I am (that I know of) in Houston but I believe
they eat bugs mostly. Not sure if they eat plants or not. The only role that I know of for the slug or snail is to munch on the plants and buds you most like. Sluggo is a good remedy for them, although it may take more than one treatment. Sluggo is also pet friendly. Personally I would leave the hedgehog alone and kill off the slugs and snails. Unless I heard right and hedgehogs eat those too. Shell "St. George" St. wrote in message ... Hi, Probably an old Chestnut but am new to this N.G. Could someone please advise if hedgehogs should be encouraged or discouraged in the garden. Also what is the role of the snail and slug ? Thank you in anticipation, Happppppppppppppppy Everythings, LenBo, Weston-SUPER-Mare --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.762 / Virus Database: 510 - Release Date: 9/14/2004 |
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On Thu, 07 Oct 2004 19:05:27 GMT, Shell wrote:
The only role that I know of for the slug or snail is to munch on the plants and buds you most like And all the stuff in the compost heap too. Which is good. They also attract other wildlife - like hedgehogs - which also eat other "baddies". -- Tim C. |
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Hedgehogs do eat snails and slugs then? I wasn't sure. I think I need
several in my back yard. Shell "Tim Challenger" wrote in message news:1097216153.Ph8+07aAfr/eaSgOetYw2w@teranews... On Thu, 07 Oct 2004 19:05:27 GMT, Shell wrote: The only role that I know of for the slug or snail is to munch on the plants and buds you most like And all the stuff in the compost heap too. Which is good. They also attract other wildlife - like hedgehogs - which also eat other "baddies". -- Tim C. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.762 / Virus Database: 510 - Release Date: 9/13/2004 |
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In article uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-udOV900dMXzb@poblano, "Stan Goodman"
wrote: A slug is a naked snail. Ha-cha-cha-cha. -- "Of what are you afraid, my child?" inquired the kindly teacher. "Oh, sir! The flowers, they are wild," replied the timid creature. -from Peter Newell's "Wild Flowers" Visit the Garden of Paghat the Ratgirl: http://www.paghat.com |
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paghat wrote:
In article uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-udOV900dMXzb@poblano, "Stan Goodman" wrote: A slug is a naked snail. Ha-cha-cha-cha. Whatever turns you on. |
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"Stan Goodman" wrote in message news:uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-xGzwb8So2ZUw@poblano... On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 23:17:41 UTC, (paghat) opined: In article uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-udOV900dMXzb@poblano, "Stan Goodman" wrote: A slug is a naked snail. Ha-cha-cha-cha. That's exactly what a slug is. The only difference between the two is the shell. Whether that qualifies slugs to appear in rec.gardens.EDIBLE is a question I can't answer. Well... a slug is EDIBLE, and can be found in your garden. Ray |
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In article , "Ray Drouillard"
wrote: "Stan Goodman" wrote in message news:uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-xGzwb8So2ZUw@poblano... On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 23:17:41 UTC, (paghat) opined: In article uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-udOV900dMXzb@poblano, "Stan Goodman" wrote: A slug is a naked snail. Ha-cha-cha-cha. That's exactly what a slug is. The only difference between the two is the shell. Whether that qualifies slugs to appear in rec.gardens.EDIBLE is a question I can't answer. Well... a slug is EDIBLE, and can be found in your garden. Ray Recipe for Slug Fritters: http://bertc.com/slug_fritters.htm There's actually a cookbook called BEST WASHINGTON SLUG RECIPES (1983) but it's out of print, alas. And of course slugs go good with worms: http://www.naturewatch.ca/english/wo...l/recipes.html http://bertc.com/natural.htm -paghat the ratgirl -- "Of what are you afraid, my child?" inquired the kindly teacher. "Oh, sir! The flowers, they are wild," replied the timid creature. -from Peter Newell's "Wild Flowers" Visit the Garden of Paghat the Ratgirl: http://www.paghat.com |
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On Fri, 8 Oct 2004 14:28:18 UTC, "Ray Drouillard"
opined: "Stan Goodman" wrote in message news:uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-xGzwb8So2ZUw@poblano... On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 23:17:41 UTC, (paghat) opined: In article uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-udOV900dMXzb@poblano, "Stan Goodman" wrote: A slug is a naked snail. Ha-cha-cha-cha. That's exactly what a slug is. The only difference between the two is the shell. Whether that qualifies slugs to appear in rec.gardens.EDIBLE is a question I can't answer. Well... a slug is EDIBLE, and can be found in your garden. Thank you; now I know. Please feel free to help yourself. -- Stan Goodman Qiryat Tiv'on Israel Saddam is gone. Ceterum, censeo Arafat esse delendam. |
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In article , "Ray Drouillard"
wrote: "Stan Goodman" wrote in message news:uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-xGzwb8So2ZUw@poblano... On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 23:17:41 UTC, (paghat) opined: In article uViCr8LlbtmJ-pn2-udOV900dMXzb@poblano, "Stan Goodman" wrote: A slug is a naked snail. Ha-cha-cha-cha. That's exactly what a slug is. The only difference between the two is the shell. Whether that qualifies slugs to appear in rec.gardens.EDIBLE is a question I can't answer. Well... a slug is EDIBLE, and can be found in your garden. Ray Recipe for Slug Fritters: http://bertc.com/slug_fritters.htm There's actually a cookbook called BEST WASHINGTON SLUG RECIPES (1983) but it's out of print, alas. And of course slugs go good with worms: http://www.naturewatch.ca/english/wo...l/recipes.html http://bertc.com/natural.htm -paghat the ratgirl -- "Of what are you afraid, my child?" inquired the kindly teacher. "Oh, sir! The flowers, they are wild," replied the timid creature. -from Peter Newell's "Wild Flowers" Visit the Garden of Paghat the Ratgirl: http://www.paghat.com |
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