I would like to create an herb garden, but I live in a country setting with many rabbits! Should I plan on a raised garden or should it be grown on my deck where it is more protected from the small wildlife? Any ideas would be welcome. Summer break is almost upon us, and I do love to delve into new projects during the summer. : )
I have rabbits that come into my garden all the time too :) I don't mind it, because I have a plethora of vegetables that they can munch on so I don't mind :) I remember that last summer, a bunch of rabbits chewed a bunch of my lettuces and herbs but they grew back pretty fast. Just to be sure, NEVER EVER EVER EVER use pesticide or fungicide on any of your vegetables because animals will want to eat them, and you should let them have some just not all of it, and you don't want to poison wild life at all! You can start your herbs from seed inside, and then after that just bring them out when they are about 4-6 weeks old :) that's what I do with my herbs, and they are perfectly fine. Plus if you have any compost don't be afraid to put them with your vegetables since they LOVE them. And to avoid problems with bugs etc, just use your hose and spray your plants once in the morning and once in the afternoon which is basically just watering them :) I know where I live it gets really hot sometimes up to that 40ºC average which is my favourite temp! Anyways, herbs will be fine on the ground but if you are concerned you can always do both. You can have them grow on the ground outside and have some on your deck too :) that way you can have a faster access to your herbs, and rabbits and other animals will enjoy the ones on the ground. It's better to ride with the current rather than go against it if you know what I mean :)
