All You Can Eat Blueberry Buffet Becomes Reservation Only Establishment

Nathalie Jorge is serious about gardening. Squash and cucumber vines compete for space on her front lawn as peach and pear trees look on from above. Rain barrels harvest water from the family’s blue two story home, and compost stations at the back of the property recycle grass clippings, leaves and kitchen scraps. Until recently the blueberry bushes, that thrive  in a sunny nook on the side of the house, served as an all you can eat buffet for neighborhood birds.

“The bushes have yielded tons of berries, but the birds have eaten every single one,” explains Nathalie. “We tried making a protective structure with PVC pipes and plastic netting, but it wasn’t sturdy enough. The birds still found their way in.”

Not anymore.

We designed an animal proof structure that would fit perfectly in that  corner of their home, and be attractive enough to fit into the neighborhood as well. The blueberry cage measures 8’wide x 10’ long x 7’ tall, and the frame was constructed with a combination of western red cedar 2”x4” and 4”x4” rough sawed lumber. ½” galvanized hardware cloth fastened to the top and sides of the frame will foil even the most determined blue berry bandits.

The entry door measures 6’ tall, and opens out to maximize space within the cage.

“We love our new blueberry cage,” laughs Nathalie, inspecting the door. “And we’re really excited that we’ll  actually be able to eat our blueberries now!”