The Critter Cage
Yesterday, I built this cage to protect my garden from my schnauzer, any stray cats, and the occasional curious squirrel.
I took lumber, screwed it together to make the frame, and then bent chicken wire to make the cover. The chicken wire is held together at numerous points with cable ties.
In the Mel Barthomolew book, he shows a cage that is about 18" high. I made mine about 24" high, but you get more sagging that way. Most serious SFG gardeners grow their vining plants on a trellis (even pumpkins, squash, and melons!), and that takes care of their wild, monstrous growth. For most applications of the square foot garden, an 18" high cage is probably adequate.
So far, I have marigolds, broccoli, turnips, beets, and chard growing in the box.
My article about square foot gardening is at:
Tips for Success With Square Foot Gardening
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