Thanks, Ann. This is an important reminder that even though leeks are often listed among “deer-resistant” plants, deer don’t read those articles. A hungry deer will certainly eat food it doesn’t prefer, and just like with humans, certain deer may develop a taste for foods that others typically dislike. This handy article from the University of New Hampshire Extension service offers good advice on shielding your gardens from deer and other four-legged snackers: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2018/12/keep-deer-out-your-garden-winter
Thanks, Ann. This is an important reminder that even though leeks are often listed among “deer-resistant” plants, deer don’t read those articles. A hungry deer will certainly eat food it doesn’t prefer, and just like with humans, certain deer may develop a taste for foods that others typically dislike. This handy article from the University of New Hampshire Extension service offers good advice on shielding your gardens from deer and other four-legged snackers: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2018/12/keep-deer-out-your-garden-winter