One of the common questions I field from customers is “How do you deal with deer?” And for 20 years I’ve smugly replied, “Our dog.” First Cosmo, then Argo took their job seriously. The last few years of his life, Argo would never come in the house at night, being so keyed up about patrolling the farm’s perimeter.
But, since losing Argo this spring, we’re now stuck with Miso, more of a carefree lover than a fierce deer killer. Instead of patrolling the perimeter, he makes sure he gets his full 10 hours of sleep on a soft bed. He’s a great farm ambassador, friendly with whoever is here or at the stand – I’m afraid he’d only wag his tail at somebody breaking into the house at night. A guard dog he is not.
The consequence has been deer damage from this mom and three fawns that hang around here all the time. The biggest casualty has been the beans – man, they are just constantly eating the tops, over and over! Why don’t they just munch on the overgrown zucchini I throw out? They are not much into reasonable conversation, these deer.
In the box:
- Montauk Sweet Corn
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Green Bell Pepper
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Orange or Yellow Watermelon **Pick up in separate bin!
- Green Beans
- Cilantro
- Bunch of Beets
- Onion
Lida Farm 