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Sorry, Deer
I live in the northwoods and grow lots of flowers that the deer love to eat...until I tried this recipe. Not one single plant has been damaged since, and the deer don't even venture into our yard. Here's the recipe:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon dish detergent
1 gallon water
Beat egg and milk together, then add cooking oil and detergent. Add mixture to water and stir or shake well. Store in a covered 1-gallon container.
Apply liquid to plants (except for food plants) using a spray bottle. Reapply every 2 weeks or after heavy rains.
submitted by Charlotte Schmidt
St. Germain, Wisconsin
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