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[SHADEGARDENS] deer problems

Greetings All,

All the recent talk about deer problems has prompted me to mention a,
(new?), product that we received at a garden center I work at part-time
during the busy season.  The product is called "Bobbex" and is labeled as
being a plant growth stimulant made from commonplace natural and recycled
materials.  It is useful on ornamental plants and supplies a wide range of
trace elements, as well as encouraging microbial activity.  It is also
reported to be an excellent for discouraging browsing by deer.  It is
applied as a foliar spray and the label states that it won't wash off, is
environmentally compatible and is non-contaminating to aquatic life.

The above information is taken mostly form the label and a brochure put out
by the company.  I am no way vouching for the effectiveness of Bobbex, but
simply bring it to the attention of those whose gardens are troubled by
deer.  I fortunately haven't any problems with Bambi & family, but am
planning on trying it for its other purpose.

An excellent wholesale grower of a wide range of woody plants in
Connecticut uses it extensively and claims that it is quite effective.  I
don't know about the deer part, but his plants are always top-notch and
very healthy.

This is the address:

     Bobbex, Inc.
     52 Hattertown Road
     Newtown, CT  06470

     (203) 426 - 9695

Tom Clark
Botanic Garden
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA  (USDA zone 5)
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