Our latest video helps you keep your squash plants safe from critters. It happens to all of us: your pumpkin is nearly ready to harvest, and something comes through and starts nibbling on it. It’s infuriating!

Christy shares an easy way to protect your crops so they can finish ripening, and you can harvest them safely. It doesn’t take much time, and it really works!

Keep Your Squash Plants Safe from Critters

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Resources

Find tons more helpful tips on pest control and protecting your crops in our online course, Creating a Healthy Garden

Want to grow Marina di Chioggia squash next year? Find seeds here

Is your squash ready to harvest? Here’s a helpful guide on harvesting and curing winter squash

Don’t let critters keep you from enjoying your garden. Use our tips to protect squash and other crops this season.