I turned off Stafford Rd. today into the lane up to the garden and had to stop short. Three deer, just chillin' in the driveway, munching on some early apples from the apple trees. They didn't move, just kept munching away. I didn't want to freak out the neighbors so I didn't honk but instead stuck my head out the window and yelled a few choice words at them. They looked at me and then, almost as an afterthought, sauntered away. Yep, that's right, they sauntered.
I parked and went to check out the damage and oh. my. god. My garden is a disaster zone. Every leaf on every plant is gone. I have four-foot tall okra plants that are just stems and okra, no leaves. I have six green bean plants with a green bean here or there, no leaves. I have habanero pepper, jalapeno pepper and bell pepper plants all with peppers on them and guess what? No leaves. Even the cucumber is being eaten alive. Arrrggghhhh. It is such a dismal, depressing sight, I didn't even have the heart to take a photo.
So, Bambi and the twins, I give up. You win. I picked most of the remaining veggies today so you are now free to do with it what you will. I even took down part of my "fence" so you won't have to trample it anymore.
But, don't get too comfortable. Next year, you are in for a treat. Did someone say electric fence?
1 comment:
Oh Gayle! I don't know whether to laugh or cry with you! How frustrating! There's definitely something to be said for your perseverance... Those deer don't know who they just messed with! They better watch out next year:)
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