My garden is a critter-friendly zone. We have the fattest squirrels you’ve ever seen (because we feed them), a large network of chipmunks, several possums, a groundhog, a few moles living under the compost pile, the occasional raccoon and skunk, and every now and then, a coyote. So far, my garden has survived just fine and we enjoy watching the critters. Rabbits (like the little cuties shown in the photo, courtesy of my mom’s yard) would probably cause me some angst with their eating habits, but all the roving outdoor cats on my block have made this a rabbit-free zone. I don’t condone letting cats roam outdoors, but I admit to being glad I don’t have to worry about bunnies nibbling on my flowers. My mother has made peace with them. She figures she has so many flowers, she can afford to sacrifice a few. A good attitude! And a necessary one if you live in a bunny-friendly yard like hers.
Critters
May 9, 2010 by Cait
Cait's Garden 
You must not do a lot of container gardening. While I think the neighborhood chipmunk is quite as heck, he’s always digging in the pots on the patio which makes me an unhappy camper. We used to have quite a wealth of wildlife here including a groundhog holed up in the garage. That happily changed when we had a mulberry tree chopped down. Should have done it years earlier!