deer (not venison) and herbs

TZ-OH6 · March 8, 2009

Will deer go after any/all of the following if I plant it out in the open.

Thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, cilantro.

Also, is it a good or bad idea to plant these herbs next to my pest attracting/trap plants. I plan on putting in a row of sunflowers, and ladybug (aphid?) attracting flowers along my garden fence to draw in beneficials, and I have some open ground along the inside of the fence I want to use.

Thanks,

TZ

**Mischka** · March 17, 2009

Deer have eaten both basil and oregano here. I like to think that it's only because they're Italian, like me.

I cut back the tree line distance from the garden to the dense woods and haven't had a problem since. (Deer spook easily without cover to hide in)

I grow mine in the midst of garlic chives and chocolate mint. Neither has ever been a victim of deer or any other pest. (!@%#^&#*! chocolate mint)

March 8, 2009	#1
TZ-OH6 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mid-Ohio Posts: 847	deer (not venison) and herbs Will deer go after any/all of the following if I plant it out in the open. Thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, cilantro. Also, is it a good or bad idea to plant these herbs next to my pest attracting/trap plants. I plan on putting in a row of sunflowers, and ladybug (aphid?) attracting flowers along my garden fence to draw in beneficials, and I have some open ground along the inside of the fence I want to use. Thanks, TZ

March 17, 2009	#2
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	Deer have eaten both basil and oregano here. I like to think that it's only because they're Italian, like me. I cut back the tree line distance from the garden to the dense woods and haven't had a problem since. (Deer spook easily without cover to hide in) I grow mine in the midst of garlic chives and chocolate mint. Neither has ever been a victim of deer or any other pest. (!@%#^&#! chocolate mint) __________________ Mischka* One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.