Monthly Archives: February 2011

Deer-proof Plants Part II

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

In my front garden  are deciduous trees and shrubs that I’ve chosen in hopes that the deer won’t devour them.  They do sustain varying degrees of damage but if I judge that the plant is unable to grow faster than … Continue reading →

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Deer-proof Plants

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

I know, I know, there’s no such thing.  I suppose if they were really starving they’d eat anything.  But my overpopulated neighborhood provides a great test of what is usually ignored by deer. So I thought I’d share some of … Continue reading →

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#@&%* Deer!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

They’re just voracious overgrown rabbits, that’s all they are!  And just because they are more slender, graceful and beautiful than me doesn’t mean I have to like them.  Sure, Bambi is cute, but he’s a CARTOON! And Bambi had the … Continue reading →

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Winter Blues….Begone!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

My Maui induced good cheer is wearing off – much like my tan.  My skin has faded to a sickly yellow shade which looks particularly sallow under our unrelenting grey skies.  I know I shouldn’t complain, at least it’s warm … Continue reading →

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