A Nature Log Recorded Near The Oregon Coast...

During the 1st week of October: The deer are now gray with winter coats. Squirrels are still up in the trees dropping fir cones down to the ground. The baby deer are still with their moms, honey bees and bumblebees are still buzzing and there ARE termites but no ants still flying. The crows are hanging out in larger groups. The Blue jays seem more active and the berries are ripe on the fuchsia. Very few if any trees in sight have lost all their leaves.

"Recording the time of year that certain natural events occur is interesting to see changes and similarities..."

Professional Pruners For The Landscaper....

"Pruners that cost less than the competition, generally last for years and years and never need sharpening - plus they are fuzzy..."

Deer like the soft plants or the soft part of plants for the most part. They will nip a piece off most any plant during certain times of year but that often helps the plant grow more bushy. We like to think of them as professional pruners.

Gardening And Landscaping With Deer....

Growing plants around deer is a challenge and in many cases a deer fence, hoop house, green house or balcony is your only choice. If you are like many folks though, that is only a small fraction of your total yard or land so what do you grow in the unprotected parts?

Make no mistake it is a challenge but by using the power of observation and a little bit of know how you can get plants to grow where the deer do roam. Deer like the soft plants or the soft part of plants for the most part. They will nip a piece off most any plant during certain times of year but that often helps the plant grow more bushy. We like to think of them as professional pruners. While they rarely will eat the whole plant to the stem or to the ground, unless the plant is small, it does happen, particularly if the plant is new to their area or one of their favorites. During certain times of year when there is less to eat they will eat more of what tends to soft and easy to get to. Even still, they tend to avoid rosemary, lavender, sage and oregano although they will take nips off of them from time to time if they have never tried them.

"Many people do not want deer in their yard be we love having them, they are well worth the challenge of figuring out what and how to plant with deer in mind..."

As Fresh as it Gets

"First pick from our cucumber vines. There is nothing that quite compares to the excitement and satisfaction of growing and eating our own homegrown food. "