The Midweek Program

"Dealing with Deer (and Other Four-Legged Pests)"
Greg Paige and Evan Villani, Director of Horticulture and Research Technician, respectively

  • Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

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Ask ten gardeners how to keep deer out of the garden, and you'll probably get ten different answers—and at least one story involving hair clippings, soap bars, or spicy sprays gone wrong. In this week's Midweek Program, we're cutting through the noise and tackling the question of garden pests (especially deer) with an objective, holistic approach. We'll talk about practical strategies like fencing, netting, repellents, and even how thoughtful plant selection and companion planting can help keep browsing to a minimum. While deer take center stage, we'll also cover other furry troublemakers like rabbits, voles, groundhogs, and squirrels. Whether you're new to gardening or just tired of your yard being used as an all-you-can-eat buffet, this session will help you figure out what works best for your landscape—no gimmicks, just real talk.

A herd of deer

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https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/

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Video

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Cost
Free.
Registration
Register online at https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/. You will be sent an email with instructions on how to join us online if you register before the program begins. If you register once it's started, you'll be taken directly to the online program.
Location
Online (see instructions above).
Questions
Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.