RE: Deer!! Help Needed!

I watched a TV show segment about plants that deer don't seem to like.  The
common thread was the texture of the leaves.  They did not seem to like the
ones with fuzzy leaves.  Petunias are one I can think of off the top of my
head.  Of course if they are hungry enough they will probably eat anything.


I found it interesting that this is the first year I noticed deer damage to
my veggie garden.  This is also the first year I gardened without my long
time, faithful companion, Lady.  My dog passed away the previous winter.
Now I have a feeling she was the one keeping the deer away from my garden.
Not a brussel sprout was left in site.  They don't like green peppers
though.

Sue in Central PA

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Plylerd@aol.com [SMTP:Plylerd@aol.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, February 02, 1999 7:53 AM
> To:	veggie-list@eskimo.com
> Subject:	Re: Deer!! Help Needed!
> 
> Get the book "Deer Proofing your yard & garden" by Rhonda Massingham Hart
> from your local library. She writes as though she has had lots of
> experience
> with deer. Many lists are given: plants deer like, plants they may avoid.
> All
> sorts of suggestions for repellents. But she does say that a strong fence
> is
> the only absolutely sure thing. Many repellents work in certain areas and
> for
> limited lengths of time. So much depends on the size of the herd and the
> availability of food.
> Dot in Zone 6B
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