Re: Marigolds as insect deterrent
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- Subject: Re: Marigolds as insect deterrent
- From: M* T*
- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 04:08:43 -0400
That's interesting to know, Bill. I don't grow them now - not enough sun
for them - and when I did, I didn't have a bambi problem. But it's nice
to know they can be added to the list of plants deer *might* not eat. Too
bad they aren't discouraged by the scent from eating what's next to them!
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Blee811@aol.com
> Date: Thursday, October 21, 1999 12:28 AM
> I think you're right, Marge. For nematodes (underground) I think the
theory
> is there is some secretion from the roots. On the bright side, however,
I
> don't think any of my visiting deer have ever chomped a marigold! But it
> doesn't seem to stop them from chomping what is next to the marigolds.
>
> Bill Lee
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