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Beekeepers have found a honey of a club to share information and support newcomers to the hobby.

The Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Associa-tion is a loosely organized group of local beekeepers interested in sharing the joy of apiculture with each other and with their local communities, according to its website www.indianahoney.org.

The group meets monthly at Garry Reeves' work-shop and apiary on Ind. 350 in Moores Hill, and also gathers for other functions such as honey harvesting and equipment building. In February, the club hosted entomologist Dr. Greg Hunt from Purdue and had a huge turnout despite an evening of sleet and snow.

“It's real informative and there's a lot of people willing to share their ideas, … share their informa-tion,” said Paul Lageman, Hebron, Ky. “And you can call anybody if you've got a question.”

Lageman was referred to the club while buying No. 8 mesh at Aurora Lumber, where someone rec-ognized the material was for beekeeping. That person knew SIBA member Jim Farmer and passed on the information.

Lageman also knew Reeves from a previous job, and had honeybees at the time, so he started attending meetings. This winter was hard on his bees, however; he went from eight hives in the fall down to three due to winter losses, he said. But he has ordered an ad-ditional two packages of bees for this spring.

Joan Chester, Independence, Ky., said the camara-derie is most important to her.

“And if you need a queen or something … any sort of resources” somebody will help, she said.

“You can come here and regain your enthusiasm for the hobby,” she said. Like Lageman, however, she had heavy losses this winter, going from 10 hives down to one.

Topics of discussion included those losses at recent meetings, and Hunt addressed colony collapse disor-der, other honeybee losses, and mite-resistant bees.

Entomologists at Purdue began seeing bee kills in front of beehives in April 2010, which coincided with neighboring farmers planting corn, he said.

The neonicotinoid pesticides used on the corn seed were blamed, and studies of the pollen collected by the bees at the time showed it to be about 50 percent corn pollen. Mixed with talc, the pesticide is easily airborne, and the problem is made worse if the farm-ers blow any leftover dust from their equipment.

“This is the most toxic pesticide know to bees,” said Hunt.

If beekeepers know in advance that corn will be planted, they can try keeping the bees inside their hives, using either screening or a sprinkler, he sug-gested.

Untreated corn seed is not available aside from organic supplies, he added.

“Can we expect our bees to become resistant?” asked member Jim Orem, noting new pesticides crop

Beekeepers swarm to waxing clubBY CHANDRA L. MATTINGLY

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Tim Conley, foreground, shows Tim Craig a frame of honeybee brood during a meeting of the Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers As-sociation in Moores Hill. see BEE, Page 4

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Many people cultivate gardens both in-side and outside of their homes with a focus on adding aesthetic appeal to their property. But a garden that boasts plants that are ed-ible and pleasing to the eye is a possibility as well.

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up repeatedly. Not really, Hunt replied.Most soybeans also are treated, but don't

seem to be as much of a problem as corn, he said. Now chemical companies are looking at a waxy alternative to talc to use with the pesticide.

The chemicals carry a very low toxicity to most vertebrate animals, but are highly toxic to all invertebrates, including those in water, Hunt said.

“If honeybees are taking a hit, what about the 4,000 species of native bees?” asked Hunt. “At the high dose, every seed has enough to kill 100,000 bees.”

This March, a coalition of beekeepers, conservation and sustainable agriculture ad-vocates sued the United States Environmen-tal Protection Agency, according to Wiki-pedia.

The group “accused the agency of per-forming inadequate toxicity evaluations ...” And the American Bird Conservancy is call-ing for a ban on neonicotinoid use as seed treatments due to its toxicity to birds, aquatic invertebrates and other wildlife.

Chewing mitesHunt also discussed strains of honeybees

resistant to mite infestations through behav-ior traits: grooming and an ability to detect the bites in sealed brood cells. The bees will uncap such brood and remove the mites.

Beekeepers can check their hives for such traits by collecting dropped mites on a sticky board, then looking for “chewed” mites amongst them. After his talk, Hunt shared microscope slides of chewed mites with the roughly 100 people attending.

In March, club members discussed prepar-ing hives for the spring nectar flow, and in April intend to look through Reeves' bee-hives, weather permitting. The meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.

Some members said they learned about the club at the honeybee fair it held in February 2011 at Milan. Kevin Fancher, Rising Sun, said he and his wife Tina Fancher were in-vited to the bee club as soon as they walked in the door at the bee fair.

The couple wanted to get honeybees ini-tially for two reasons, to help their garden produce and to help the environment, he said.

“You read and hear about how much bees are struggling. … I didn't realize I was going to fall in love with it like I did,” said Fancher. He bought two packages of bees that first year, and caught several swarms last spring.

But of 13 hives, he lost 10 this winter and, like most beekeepers, is eager to collect swarms this spring.

Fancher said he can't say enough about SIBA.

“I'm a visual kind of guy,” he said. Reading isn't enough, so the hands-on activities at the club are important, “when you can actually hold the bees in your hands and see what (other beekeepers) are talking about,” he said.

“Bee people are a different breed. … Bee people are nice to each other, they're courte-ous, they're more than happy to share infor-mation,” he said.

And the hobby is more fun when you can do it with other people.

After two years' experience, the Fanchers now hope to turn the hobby into a side busi-ness, as his wife “excels” at honey sales, said Kevin Fancher.

None like it“You're not going to find another club like

it,” said member Jim Orem, Milan. The club has no president or other officers.

So if somebody in the club thinks some-thing needs to be done, he or she must take the initiative to do it, rather than delegate it to an officer, said Orem. And that's how work is divvied up by a honeybee colony.

“It's just wonderful to see the club work the way a beehive does,” he said.

Delmer Haase, Milan, started attending SIBA meetings two years ago, he said. He'd had honeybees about 10 years ago, at his produce farm, but they kept dying out. After a few years of buying packages of bees each spring and losing them each winter, he gave up.

This year, he lost three of five hives, and he's trying to find out how to avert the mite problem, said Haase.

“I want to keep as natural as possible” in his beekeeping, he said.

Club members helped him get back into bees, with Fancher and Orem giving Haase two swarms each last spring, said Haas.

At that point, he had just one hive from a swarm the previous year.

His grandkids Tucker Howder, 13, and Immi Howder, 12, have been a big help, but unfortunately are moving to Bloomington, added Haase.

Bee growingDave Rieman, Dillsboro, said he came

to the club after someone at work gave him Orem's phone number. Rieman had learned a little from reading books, he said.

“Everything else I know I know from coming here,” said Rieman.

Fancher has been his mentor; anytime anyone new to beekeeping comes to a SIBA meeting, a member who lives nearby volun-teers to mentor that person.

“Jim set me up with bees because he caught a swarm for me in May,” said Rie-man, who had gotten beekeeping equipment for Christmas in 2011.

“We're gardeners and I wasn't seeing any bees at our place, and I read about the bees being in trouble,” he explained.

Unlike many members, Susan Shank,

Cincinnati, has had honeybees for eight years.

March was her third SIBA meeting; she learned about the club when she needed honeybee queens last summer and was given Reeves' phone number.

“There aren't that m any resources that I found in Cincinnati where I could get this kind of dialogue and information,” said Shank.

“For a long time I only had one colony and it usually died every year,” she said. But for the last few years she's tried to keep three to five colonies.

This winter, two of her four made it

through the winter.All the members who want to be are listed

on a map on the club's website, which was created by member Jason Krullion in fall 2009.

The website has excellent information both for beekeepers and for other folks who want to know what to do with a honeybee swarm, how to identify honeybees, or where they can find local honey to purchase.

“People from all over the country get on the website to find out about us. We've got a great club!” said Haase.

Meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend.

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From left, Monica Freese decaps a frame of honey while Beth Freese spins the extractor and Anna Freese steadies it during Spring Fling 2011, a club cooperative honey extraction day.

Dear Senior Source,Q. I am 75 years old and I now

realize that I don’t want the story of my life to end with me. I like telling stories of my younger years, but never gave much thought about writing them down. I just want to pass my life story on to my children and grandchildren. Where do I start?

A. It sounds like you want to write an autobiography to pass along to your family.

The notion may be a daunting one, but it is achievable and admi-rable. Leaving the story of your life to your loved ones can help them remember you and give in-sight to their heritage.

Start with an outline of facts about yourself such as your date of birth, birthplace, names of parents,

and other significant people and happenings in your life.

Add details that will help people understand more about these people and events. You are then ready to write your story.

When writing about places, de-scribe the general scenery that you witnessed every day. Were there farms, hills, city streets, trees? What kind of buildings were pres-ent? What kind of house did you grow up in?

Describing people can be espe-cially important to loved ones, es-pecially if they have no memory of them or never met them.

Be as specific as possible about

their features like height, eye color, and hair color. Describe their tem-peraments and what they did for a living.

Experiences should be equally important, Describe what kind of chores you had to complete. What experiences left a mark on you?

When and how did you meet you spouse and when were your chil-dren born? Talk about what work you did to help support your fami-ly. There are some great questions at www.storycorps.org that can help jog different memories.

If you think you need help writ-ing your story, ask one of your loved ones to write things down as you talk to them.

You can also record your story and have someone transcribe the recording to paper or have a loved

one interview you.Once you have finished, let your

family read your autobiography. It may be a good idea to make

several copies, and give them to loved ones as gifts.

May is Biographer’s month. Giv-ing your family your life story will ensure that you will not be forgot-ten.

I hope this information has been helpful to you, and as always, “May the Source be with You!”

The Source is written by Jennifer R. Mc-Clellan, Community Relations Assistant of LifeTime Resources, Inc. 13091 Benedict Drive, Dillsboro, IN 47018. If you would like to ask her a question, feel free to write in or call. E-mail: [email protected], phone (812) 432-5215.

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Such items can make a nursing home seem less antiseptic and more like a home.

Set up an e-mail account for your loved one. If your loved one still has his or her mental health, then set him or her up with an e-mail account.

This allows your loved one to maintain daily contact with family and friends.

Many of today's nursing homes pro-vide facilities where residents can access the Internet. If not, speak to the staff and ask if your relative can bring his or her own computer.

If your relative will be able to rou-tinely access the Internet, consider pur-chasing a digital subscription to the local newspaper so he or she can further maintain a connection to the community.

Tips for helping with the transition to a nursing home

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Car show, parade, large screen movie, au-tograph session, sock hop and more are being scheduled for the Grand Opening of the new Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum Satur-day, June 8.

The Milan ’54 Museum board of direc-tors and others have been work-ing to raise funds and remodel the Milan State Bank building on Carr Street in Milan, Indiana to house memorabilia and tell the story of the “Milan Miracle”, the small school that beat the much larger Mun-cie Central in the 1954 State High School

Basketball Championship.Milan residents and businesses are invit-

ed to spruce up their properties and show visi-tors what Hoo-sier Hospitality is all about, ac-cording to Ripley County Tourism Bureau Director Katherine Taul. “We also invite local residents to in 1954 era clothing for the day to help set the time,” Taul noted.

The movie “Hoosiers”, inspired by the 1954 events, draws international attention to this area.

Milan '54 Hoosiers Museum opening event June 8

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As many seniors age, their ability to live independently is compromised. An older adult may suffer from a medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible for him or her to drive an automobile or manage day-to-day life independently.

In such instances, many younger rela-tives opt to invite an aging parent or grand-parent into their homes, a decision that men and women should not take lightly.

Asking an aging relative to move into your home is often a selfless decision rooted in the affection you feel for that per-son. But there are certain things to consider about your home as well as your finances before inviting an aging relative to move in.

Space in the homeWhen your household is taking on a new

member, you will obviously need to find some space for that person.

But if you're currently at full capacity, then you will need to determine if the space

you have is truly capable of handling an ad-ditional member of the household.

Seniors often value their privacy, so sharing a room is not an ideal option nor one that your relative is likely to embrace.

If you determine you'll need to remodel or add a new suite to your home, it's impor-tant to know that such projects can be very expensive, with a room addition very likely costing close to or more than six figures.

But men and women with lots of avail-able space in their home may find their home is not ideal for seniors, either.

For example, seniors whose physical condition is less than ideal might not be able to get up or down stairs easily and might find walking from room to room in a large house to be too physically taxing.

Before inviting an aging relative into your home, be sure the space available in your home is suitable that person and their particular condition.

Proximity to medical facilities

Many seniors need to visit medical fa-cilities more frequently than younger men and women.

This makes the proximity of your home to doctors' offices a significant factor to consider before inviting an aging relative to move into your home.

If your home is far off the beaten path or in an area where access to medical care is sparse, then your loved one's health may be compromised if he or she moves into your home.

Discuss your loved one's medical condi-tion and history with them before extending an invitation.

If he or she has considerable medical needs and your access to reliable medical facilities is limited, then you might need to move before you can comfortably house an aging relative or explore other housing op-

tions for this person.

Personal financesThe cost of caring for an aging relative

is considerable. According to the MetLife Mature Market Institute, the average cost of in-home care for a parent who requires a home health aide was slightly less than $22,000 per year in 2011.

That's a considerable amount of money, especially for men and women whose own retirement is imminent.

Because those costs are so substantial, many men and women care for their aging relatives on their own, which can still prove quite costly over the long haul.

Taking on that role might impact income you sorely need, especially if you're forced to scale back your workload so you can bet-ter care for an aging relative.

Inviting an aging relative to move into your home is a decision that requires care-ful consideration of a host of factors.

Considerations before an elderly family member moves in

Disability is something most people don’t like to think about. But if you’re not able to work because you have a disabling condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, then it’s a sub-ject you may not be able to avoid.

You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled.

The application process in-volves determining 1) whether you have sufficient work to be eligible for Social Security; 2) the severity of your medical condi-tion; and 3) your ability to work. Because we carefully review so many cases — more than three million each year — it can take us three to five months to determine whether you are eligible to receive benefits.

The amount of time it takes to make a decision on your application can vary de-pending on a number of factors, such as:

n the nature of your disability; nhow quickly we obtain medical evidence

from your doctors, hospitals, or other med-ical sources; and

nwhether we need to send you for a medi-cal examination in order to obtain evidence to support your claim.

We do a number of things to speed up the process when we can.

For example, our Compassionate Allow-ances initiative allows us to fast-track cer-tain cases of individuals with very severe

disabilities such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

There are 200 different types of disabili-ties that qualify for this expedited decision, and that list continues to expand. Learn more about Compassionate Allowances at www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateal-

lowances.Another way we speed up deci-

sions is with our Quick Disability Determinations initiative, which uses technology to identify appli-cants who have the most severe

disabilities and allows us to expedite our decisions on those cases.

Read more about Quick Disability De-terminations at www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/qdd.htm.

There are things you can do to help speed up the decision process too.

The more information you provide up front, the less time it will take us to obtain the evidence we need — and the faster we can process your application.

The types of information we need in-clude:

nmedical records or documentation you have; we can make copies of your records and return your originals;

n the names, addresses, and phone num-bers for any doctors, hospitals, medical fa-cilities, treatment centers, or providers re-lated to your disabling condition; and

n the names, addresses, and phone num-bers for recent employers and the dates worked for each employer.

We also ask you to sign release forms that give us permission to obtain the infor-mation needed from third parties to make a decision on your claim.

The best place to start is online at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. Select “Dis-ability Starter Kits” in the left column. There, you’ll find important information to help you with your application.

If you prefer, you may call our toll-free

number, 1-800-772-1213, to make an ap-pointment to apply at your local Social Security office or to set up an appointment for someone to take your application over the phone.

If you are approved for disability ben-efits, that doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to work again. In fact, Social Security has special rules called “work incentives” that allow you to test your ability to work.

Learn more about disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability.

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51. Bengal quince52. Provide the means54. A large and imposing house55. Excessively fat57. Spars58. Former wives59. Repeat

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21. Constitution Hall org.24. Atomic #3525. Ducktail hairstyle26. Independent ruler27. Oval water scorpion29. Modern London Gal-lery30. On top33. Identicalness35. 2002 Olympic state36. Tease or ridicule37. Arrived extinct38. Opposite of begin39. Ol’ Blue Eye’s initials40. South Am. nation41. Type of salamander42. S. China seaport44. Woman (French)45. 007’s Flemming47. ___ Domingo49. A French abbot50. Gorse genus51. An uproarious party53. Point midway be-tween E and SE54. A waterproof raincoat56. Spanish be57. Of I Answers on Page 15

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People have traveled to Milan from all 50 states and more than 17 foreign countries.

The Hoosier Hills Car Club will be showing their beautiful 1950s-60s cars at the Milan High School on S.R. 101 beginning at 10 a.m., a movie will be shown on the large screen at the high school, and the newly restored 1954 original banners will be hung back in the gym.

In early afternoon a parade of the 1954 players and “Hoosiers” actors and old cars will travel through town.

Downtown will be a host of ac-tivities for the afternoon, with 1950s games for all ages, an autograph ses-sion, and the museum will be open for visitors.

A very special fundraising dinner will be held in the evening, where fans can have dinner with the 1954 players

and “Hoosier” actors for $54/person at the Reservation in Milan.

All proceeds from the dinner and other activities will go to the Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum operating fund.

The evening will end with a Sock Hop at the Milan High School, admis-sion will be a free will offering.

Everyone is encouraged to dress in 1950s attire and enjoy live music by The American Kings, playing 50s and 60s rock and roll.

“Watch for more details as the plans unfold,” Taul added, be sure to check out www.milan54.org or the Facebook page Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum or call 888-747-5394 or 812-689-7431 for more information.

Any Milan organizations wanting to get involved should call Taul at the number above.

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1. For the Blueberry Sauce: Combine the water, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a heavy, medium saucepan and stir until blended. Place the pan over low heat and cook, stirring, until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the blueberries and raise the heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool for about 10 minutes.2. Puree the sauce in a food processor or blender until smooth. Strain the pureed sauce through a fine-meshed sieve back into the saucepan. Return to medium heat and cook at a simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 30 minutes. Stir in the cinna-mon. (The sauce can be prepared 3 days ahead; cool, cover and refrigerate. Reheat over low heat when needed.)3. For the pancakes: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, ricotta, milk, sugar, and lemon zest until well blended. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients.4. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the egg whites until they are just firm. Gently stir one-third of the whites into the batter to lighten it. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites.5. Heat a griddle or a large, heavy frying pan set over medium to medium-low heat until hot, and then brush with just enough canola oil to coat the surface. Working in batches, pour generous 1/4 cup measures of the batter onto the hot griddle. Cook until bubbles appear on the tops and the pancakes are golden brown on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 min-utes. Remove to a warm platter, and cover loosely with foil. (Do not stack the pan-cakes or they will steam and become flabby.) Repeat, adding more oil to the griddle until all of the batter has been used.6. Arrange three overlapping pancakes on each of four plates, drizzle with some of the warm blueberry sauce and serve.

Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce

Pancakes n2/3 cup all-purpose flour n1/2 teaspoon baking powder n1/4 teaspoon salt n2 eggs, separated n1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese n1/2 cup whole milk n2 tablespoons sugar n2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Blueberry Sauce n1 cup cold water n1/2 cup sugar n3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice n2 tablespoons cornstarch n2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened

blueberries (defrosted and patted dry) n1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

The meeting in Milan in March was well attended, we are hoping that changing the second Tuesday of the month meeting location to Milan will give families in the Milan, Dillsboro, Moores Hill, Versailles, Delaware, Osgood, Napoleon, Sunman, Batesville and all the surrounding area a good loca-tion to attend a support group meeting.

The third Tuesday of the month meeting will continue at Dearborn County Hospital.

All are welcome to attend the meeting at either location.

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheim-er’s or another dementia.

Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.

Some warning signs and symp-toms are: Challenges in planning or solving problems. Difficulty com-pleting familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure. Confusion with time or place. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relation-ships. New problems with words in speaking and writing. Misplac-ing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. Decreased or poor judgment. Withdrawal from work or social activities. Changes in mood or personality.

We are looking for volunteers to

join us on our Board of Trustees. We meet once a quarter, our next meet-ing is May 15.

If you are interested in serving with us, call 1-888-422-2691 for information.

For reliable information or support the Alzheimer’s Associ-ation help line is available 24/7 at 1-800-272-3900 and you can

find helpful information at www.alz.org and www.thefamilycaregiver.org

If you know someone who needs help, please share this notice with them and invite them to attend a sup-port group meeting with you.

We offer the book The 36-Hour Day free to any family caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.

We also have the book “Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease” an Easy-to-Use Guide from the Na-tional Institute on Aging.

For information or educational materials call: Alzheimer’s Sup-port Groups of Southeast Indiana, Inc.Karen Brandt 812-637-1748 or 1-888-422-2691

If you know someone who would like to be added to our mailing list please let me know.

If you would like to be added to the e-mail list, e-mail me at [email protected].

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The Ripley County Sheriff's Office has been notified by several residents of the county about a scam currently making the rounds in Ripley County.

A brief synopsis of the scam is as fol-lows.

A foreign sounding male telephones to inform Medicare recipients that to receive their new, up-to-date, card, the caller needs to verify the Medicare recipient’s personal information along with their current bank-ing information.

It is our understanding this is not from Medicare, but a person trying to gather

important, personal information for their own benefit.

DO NOT give any caller your personal and/or banking information. If anyone does call asking for this information, hang up IMMEDIATELY.

You can also contact your phone provid-er and request the calling number blocked for your safety and security if you have Caller ID.

For more information call the Indiana At-torney General’s Office, 1-800-382-5516.

To report scammers call local law en-forcement in your county.

Ripley Co. sheriff warns of Medicare scammers You're not alone, join local support groups

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Creating a beautiful and bounti-ful garden is a popular pastime for people all across the country. It is important to keep in mind that aesthetically appealing plants may be appetizing to area wildlife, in-cluding deer.

Those who do not want their gardens to turn into all-you-can-eat buffets for deer, rabbits and other wild animals can take a more proactive approach to gar-dening.

Deer are opportunists who will no doubt see your garden as a salad bar ripe with all of their favorite foods.

As housing developments con-tinue to encroach on the natural habitats of deer and other animals, these animals are becoming more visible.

Deer may not be able to for-

age for food effectively in their smaller, natural surroundings, or they may become accustomed to the "easy pickings" they find in neighborhood yards.

Either way, you may encounter a deer in or around your area.

Keeping deer at bay involves some work and maintenance on the part of a homeowner.

There are safe and humane methods to repelling deer, or at least blocking access to the plants worth protecting. Here are the main ways to deer-proof a garden.

Fence ItFences are one way to deter

deer from entering a yard and din-ing on your garden.

Keep in mind that deer can jump fences that are quite tall, but

they have to be especially moti-vated to jump an eight-foot-tall fence. Still, they tend to be weary about scaling a fence when they cannot see what is on the other side.

Therefore, if you are fencing out deer, choose a fence that cam-ouflages the garden well and com-pletely encloses the area to be protected.

If you do not want the fence to be solid, consider putting stakes or thorny plants within the garden so that the deer will hesitate to jump into the garden.

Scare ThemDeer are naturally skittish

around people, but over time they can become quite complacent

Oh, deer, it's in the garden

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around human beings. Once a deer decides that something will

not present a threat, the deer can adapt to its presence.

Motion-activated devices may not work, nor the presence of pets.

Predator urine is typically an effective way at keeping deer at bay.

Bottled coyote urine can be quite ef-fective, although human urine may work as well. Reapplying the product weekly around the plants is a good idea.

Repel the DeerThere are many organic or chemically-

based products on the market that deer may find offensive to the taste or smell.

Hot pepper, sulfur and eggs or even the use of soapy water have been successful in certain instances.

The use of blood meal or even human hair around the garden may repel the deer and keep them on a different foraging path.

However, remember that any deer that is very hungry may ignore unpleasant tastes or smells for a quick bite.

Change PlantsIf other food sources are available, there

are some species of plants and trees that deer will avoid. Filling your garden with these plants can help you maintain a beau-tiful, albeit untasty, environment for deer.

When planting annuals, select among: nAlyssum nBegonias nCalendula nCelosia nDianthus n Foxglove nGeraniums nParsley nPoppy nSnapdragons

In terms of perennials, plant these items once, and deer could stay away:

nAgeratum nAnemone nAstibe nBearded iris nCatmint nHoneysuckle nLantana nMonkshood nRock rose nRosemary nSoapwort nWisteria

Plant these herbs alongside flowers for even more protection:

nChives nEucalyptus nGarlic nMint nThyme nWintergreen n

Gardeners who use a combination of methods to keep deer out of their yards and gardens may have a higher success rate at deterring these animals.

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