Comments on: Gardening with Deer – oh dear!

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:29:52 +0000

Thanks so much. I am off to peruse my favorite used online bookstore to see if I can get these books.

Deb

By: Lesley

Lesley — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:15:56 +0000

Thanks for your comments Deb. It seems as though we share similar thoughts about our wild friends. I have found a couple of books useful – ’50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants’ by Ruth Rogers Clausen and ‘Deer-Resistant Landscaping’ by Neil Soderstrom, although I don’t find that many plants are totally deer proof around here. All the best with the veggies! L

By: Deb S

Deb S — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:27:07 +0000

I just moved to a new home and consistently have anywhere from 3 to 8 deer roaming my back yard (only about 60 ft by 140 ft). The daily ritual is to go through all of the backyards in a 3 or 4 square block radius, peruse the golf course down the street and nibble at any delectable items they find. I LOVE them, but I know that I will have to do some special planning / planting for them and me. This morning they were in my main backyard area which is partially enclosed with a fence, nibbling at the seeds in the bird feeder. So, thanks for the list of plants that will do well with them. Now I just have to figure out how to plant and get a few vegies.

By: Pam/Digging

Pam/Digging — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:58:53 +0000

Sweet puppies! But not such good watchdogs, huh? Ah well, luckily you’ve found other, more successful ways to garden with deer. Love your border!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:26:29 +0000

No, afraid not – at least not home caught ones! Thanks for the good wishes and yes, here’s to 2012 being a happy and healthy year x

By: jude

jude — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:13:43 +0000

Vennison sausages not on the menu at yours then, Lesley?! My parents also have a problem with deer eating the stock at their nursery.
Hoping you all have a lovely Christmas break and 2012 is a good year for everyone xx

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:53:15 +0000

Thanks very much for your comment Jocelyn. Glad you appreciated the light-hearted touch!

By: Jocelyn/the art garden

Jocelyn/the art garden — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:33:28 +0000

Lesley, I like your attitude. After all, there is only so much one can do, so why make yourself crazy? So enjoyed seeing some photos of your lovely garden (and those sweet dogs!). Thanks!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:40:17 +0000

A very good question, Susan. I must admit that I watch them for about 5 minutes before gently shooing them away – I haven’t the heart to scare them – how pathetic and soft is that? I guess that, if I am perfectly honest, I do quite like to see them around even though they cause so much damage – hence another reason for ‘going with the flow’.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:36:30 +0000

Thanks Rebecca, It sure does cut down on the stress levels! So far my Choisyas have remained ‘deer free’, so fingers crossed they will stay that way. It seems weird that they don’t touch the Choisyas and yet seem to like holly leaves. Where’s the sense in that? Thanks for your comments anyway.