Clarkston Branch intrepid reporter Pat Evans suggests the following for those annoyed by dining habits of Odocoileus virginianus, aka White-tailed Deer, in your gardens. Pat clipped this ad from unknown source:

Deer-resistant Landscape Nursery, (800) 595-3650), www.deerresistantplants.com, 3200 Sunstone Ct., Clare, MI 48617.

This company sells a deer-resistant plant color catalog ($3), information on 8-foot high fencing -- "nearly invisible" -- and "discount" deer repellents.

Alternatively, one could encourage male partners (we aim for PCness), sons, and neighborhood boys to "pass water" along the perimeters of our properties. A medical friend (Ob-Gyn) assures us that this technique is effective in discouraging deer. It is best done after sunset. Wolves mark their territories in the same manner. Wolves, it should be noted, have fewer choices.