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What lovely, gentle creatures are deer, leaping though the forest, munching grass in the clearings...pulling the bark off your trees...nibbling your flowers...chowing down on your apples...raiding your bird feeders....oops! Suddenly, Bambi isn't quite so adorable. But, of course, they are only doing what comes naturally and, unlike humans, they are only destroying your garden to survive....not for the sport of it. An average deer eats 6-8 pounds of forage a day. And, on a more serious note, the more deer that are attracted to your garden, the higher the chances of them bringing in deer ticks that can carry the dreaded Lyme disease. Another repercussion of your yard and garden attracting deer, is that the dining deer may saunter off into the streets surrounding your home becoming a road hazard, causing harm to vehicle, human, and deer alike. So, what to do? There must be some humane method that protects both garden and deer, something that does not require constant re-administering, something that works day and night, rain or shine, winter or summer. The answer is a physical barrier.Oh, no! Not some ugly fencing that detracts from the natural beauty of my garden or makes it look like a prison .. more »

When opening a new cafe there are so many things to consider - decor, staff, suppliers, not to mention the menu! In fact, the menu is a huge factor that should be considered very carefully to ensure you have repeat customers. Here we discover what to think about when compiling a cafe menu.EntreeEntree items should be small starters or something that a table can share. Because cafes are supposed to be an informal dining experience, it's important to keep your menu items simple and classic, sometimes with an edgy twist if you have an adventurous chef! Great items to include in your menu are:* Fries with aioli - an easy option that the table can order to share * Dips with bread - another simple, shareable choice * Soup of the day - change this up regularly to reflect the seasons vegetables * Garden salad - for those who are health conscious (or trying to be!) * Sandwiches or Panini - select a range of fillings for patrons to choose from. These are great to have ready-made and are easy to prepare in advanceMainsMains are a bit trickier and take a little more thought. As they are a larger meal, .. more »