Re: Deer & California Natives repellant



Deckerella@aol.com wrote:

> The deer were seen, post-feeding frenzy, dozing and appearing very
> pleased in what had been the new garden. Does anyone out there have a truly
> tried and tested list or any experience w/California natives that deer really
> won't eat?

Living below the deer line in Berkeley, I sympathize with those of you who suffer
the plagues of these white-tailed cloven-hoofed rats.  I jsut saw advertised an
expensive spray that is supposed to make anything unpalatable to deer - "Deer
Off", listed in a catalog of Gardens Alive ( purveyor of organic and otherwise
ecologi cally correct garden products), $17.99 a auart, said to cover  50 3-4 ft
shrubs.  Whether it actually works or not, I have no idea - it might be worth a
try.  (they have a phone order number at 812-537-8650).  If I lived in the areas
frequented by deer, I would probably resort to a fence, and let them browse my
neighbor's gardens, or perhpas get a crossbow (won't wake the neighbors) and learn
how to prepare venison.  I understand they are not afraid of dogs.  The Berkely
Botanic garden is reportedly vistied occasionly by a large feline predator, with a
resultant reduced deer problem.  Could be an urban myth.  I hope not.  I like
cats.  Attracting such a cat to your neighborhood is the most ecologically sound
solution, although wherever you are, you no dobut have neibors who would become
hysterical should one appear.
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