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Gardening

walkingman

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3. WE had just planted our tomatoes (hadn't put the cages on yet) and they

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Sun Apr 17, 2022, 03:08 PM

Apr 2022

ate the tops off the plants - put up an electric fence yesterday around the garden - take that!!

They have never nibbled on our tomatoes before so didn't bother. We usually only put it up after we plant the beans and peas. We have one that has a baby in our front pasture every year so fun to watch but LEAVE MY VEGGIES ALONE!

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What I learned about evergreens and deer. [View all] Atticus Apr 2022 OP

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Looks nice for a handful of trees. I planted nearly 100 though, so a bit pricey. Thanks. nt Atticus Apr 2022 #4

Yes, pricey. i bought 100 every year Tetrachloride Apr 2022 #6

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