As you know, I struggle mightily with deer chowing down on my plants throughout the year. I’ve tried using deer repellents and while I have had success, there is a need to continue the applications on a regular basis, especially each time after it rains. It can be very difficult to keep up with.
As a result, I’ve come to appreciate the truly “deer resistant” plants which I can put in the ground and then give the deer the middle finger knowing they won’t touch them. It also reduces my over the top, plant stress level. Just ask my wife.
The problem I have, however, is that my “deer resistant” plant palette is quite limited. Well guess what? There is a new book out on the market that is music to my ears:
And guess what else? Timber Press, the publisher of this gem, is giving away a copy of the book. You can access this contest on the Timber Press giveaway page and can follow along as the contest unfolds on the Timber Press blog.
So head on over and give it a shot. You can enter up to four times and the contest ends on August 17th.
** Quick side note showing you how cool I am. I sat at the same dinner table with both the author of this book, Ruth Clausen, and the photographer of this book, Alan Detrick, in the Dallas Arboretum during last year’s Garden Writer’s Conference. I am by no means exaggerating when I say they were two of the most kind and warm people I’ve ever met. I was a schlubby garden blogger who had no right being there yet they made me feel right at home. I’ll never forget the experience. **
How you like me now?
John
Learning how to fight the deer and garden to repel the hungry munchers unites us gardeners! All gardeners have tricks to keep them at bay, I had a brew I made with eggs and water- worked like a charm, but it would have been nice not to have had to make the stinky (gosh awful stinky) brew each week! The Garden Life
Hi John my friend…
I wish I could say that I know and feel your pain, however living out here in Phoenix, and in the city no doubt, I only get the sting of the stray cat that comes through spraying everything. Tell me do you have a solution to that one. They jump our block wall for the safety, and seem to make themselves at home.
I am so happy to see all the beauty you have shared over here. I will be back soon to read again. Love your post.
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Thank you sweetie for a wonderful post. I love it. Have a glorious weekend. Country hugs from Phoenix, Sherry
Gardeners, whether “famous” or not really are cool people, aren’t they? I would have loved to pick the brains of both of these intrepid, talented people. How lucky for you. And I bet they had a few queries for you as well, being the awesome gardener that you are. I hope you win the book!
Thanks for letting us know about this giveaway. I love Timber Press books… right here in Portland! And I too struggle with the deer in my garden 🙁
I love gardeners. They make sure that my house has a good garden with flowers and plants that are lively and green. I hope you get that book.
I love gardeners too. One of the skills I want to learn is gardening. This is not an easy task as what others may think. There are people who are really gifted to give life to plants while some are not really into it.