Farmer Plumtree vs. Squirrels

The squirrels were at my baby cucumbers last night. I found the partially nommed cukes dangling on the vine, with the yellow flowers removed and wilting on the balcony railing. I just ordered a strip of anti-pigeon spikes to affix to said railing. Hope it serves to deter them.

I'm not to this point yet, but I'm aware of the option:

http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2011/05/20/give-squirrel-a-whirl/

Baaaaaby Cucumbers!

( so tiny, so loved... )