We've still got at least one pregnant doe!
Joe helped me put the deer fence up. I used my dad's heavy mallet to punch the stakes into the ground. I use the staple gun to attach the netting to the wooden stakes. Note to self: wrap it up differently next year. It was tough to untangle.
I spotted it at Lee Valley Tools and snapped it up. They warn that deer can't see it at night. Thing is, we have three deer that have been visiting, and they will see it in the day.
It's a great fence, and necessary if I want to see any lilies in bloom. I learned that lesson. It is simply netting attached to tall wooden stakes.
You can see the fence in the night but not so much in the day. It's been wonderful. People often complain about the deer, but we moved into their territory, and planted yummy flowers.
Barely noticeable mesh!
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Can you see red squirrel?! I've put all the bird feeders away. It is time. I don't need to attract Butch Raccoon or Junior Bear. Then, there are the ubiquitous Grackles, Red-wings, and all.
This is a plant I found on the other side of the driveway. I don't maintain that garden anymore. iPhoto says it is Japanese Quince, or some thing!
I've another video of Winnifred and her kit. Yes, more names will be required. This one is a hoot as Momma grabs the kit on the hind end and drags it into the burrow!
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I am enjoying the deer curating my flower gardens, having given up on keeping them out. The best deer win story is this one; neighbours have electric fence and two dogs kennelled by the garden. The dear things got in anyway. It is, after all, their land first and I bet they didn't cede it to the 'First Nations' folk either. Oh ... there is one type of hosta, striped, that they do not eat. Yet.
Well done. YOu're right -- we moved into their territory!
The 150 tulips were pretty well a disaster.
Hari OM
Get in here, Minifred, it's time to rest... just one more morsel... I said get in here!!! YAM xx
Oh Winnifred and little one are so cute. My son and his wife put up 8 foot deer fencing around their vegetable garden. He poured a bit of concrete in each post hole. It's quite impressive. I hope you get to enjoy your lilies, and mama deer has a healthy fawn.
Poor baby Winnie!
The groundhog, squirrel and deer are too cute. I love seeing all the wildlife you have around where you are.
Mama love is often tough love.
I do like the way the squirrel is peeping out!
Great videos and photographs.
All the best Jan
Many critters have learned to take advantage of us.
Cute critters and photos. I always love your deer!
Take care, have a wonderful week.
I love the video of Winnifred dragging her kit into the burrow!
Beautiful candidate tulips, thank you for the introduction. Even the remaining one is beautiful
I so enjoy hearing about your dad's mallet! That's a family tradition right there! Delightful creatures! Glad you found a way to coexist
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