05/28/2026
Oh no 😅 the birds found your kale!
Don’t worry, this happens to almost every gardener at some point, and it’s completely fixable!
One simple thing I like to do is mix a little castile soap, cayenne pepper, and water in a spray bottle and lightly coat the leaves. Birds usually don’t like the taste or heat, so it works as a natural deterrent. Just remember to reapply after rain or watering.
And yes, go ahead and prune those damaged leaves 💚 I know it feels wrong at first, but removing the rough leaves actually encourages your kale to push out fresh new growth.
If the birds keep coming back, simple bird netting over the plants works wonderfully too 🌱