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Oh, Deer, Someone is Coming for Lunch

August 15, 2008 at 1:49 am 1 comment

The Outer Banks is known for many things: excellent fishing and boating, beautiful weather, outstanding beaches, many outdoor sporting activities and famous landscapes. With over 120 miles of beaches and thousands of homes, the landscape styles can be as diverse as the planting guides at our neighborhood Home Depot.

We have lived in the Outer Banks for over nine years. Each spring, we work the lawn and gardens around the house to show that a Maryland “green thumb” can be just as effective in North Carolina. But un-like Maryland, there are insects and pests in the Outer Banks that present a unique challenge and really test your patience. Believe me; we are becoming very seasoned at dealing with these many headaches.

But this week was different. I found that it was not my lack of gardening skills that caused my flowers and shrubs disappear. It turned out to be a hungry visitor to the smorgasbord of my tasty plantings.

I now knew that it was not my fault for the irregular garden designs. I had outside help. And just before breakfast this morning, I snapped her picture. I tried to scare her away. But both she and I knew that lunch will be served without my interference later that day.

I haven’t given up on the flowers yet, but I am close. Stay tuned.

Entry filed under: Reel Job.