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I have a grant for a pollinator pocket garden and am planning to revitalize a raised bed garden that the previous owners let go to weed. I hav...
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pollinator shade pocket garden #867315
Asked May 06, 2024, 6:41 PM EDT
Hello!
I have a grant for a pollinator pocket garden and am planning to revitalize a raised bed garden that the previous owners let go to weed. I have been researching shade plants (where the bed is located) and need advice on if what I have chosen is rabbit and deer resistant, and if not, how best to protect the garden. Additionally, if there is a best layout for a 12' x 10' box, any advice would be appreciated.
Wild Ginger
Yellow Violet
Wild Columbine
Mistflower
Red Osier Dogwood
Cardinal Flower
Swamp Milkweed
Wood Lily
Heart-leaf Aster
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
You will need to look up each plant individually regarding shade tolerance and deer/rabbit resistance. For example: columbine is shade tolerant and deer/rabbit resistant-a good choice! Here are some general references on plants and garden plans for pocket gardens.
1. https://mnbwsr.medium.com/pollinator-pocket-plantings-from-prep-to-maintenance-tips-for-new-gardeners-3fffb15e3689
2. https://mynortherngarden.com/2019/05/08/northern-plants-deer-dont-like/
3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuWQVMuVt3ITGJg6_wy-v4x2NV8xgq6l/view
4. https://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l
1. https://mnbwsr.medium.com/pollinator-pocket-plantings-from-prep-to-maintenance-tips-for-new-gardeners-3fffb15e3689
2. https://mynortherngarden.com/2019/05/08/northern-plants-deer-dont-like/
3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuWQVMuVt3ITGJg6_wy-v4x2NV8xgq6l/view
4. https://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l
