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cut to fit an area and covered with pine bark to keep weeds from growing had the added benefit of keeping deer away. She noticed that the deer don’t like to walk on cardboard and even after the cardboard has disintegrated, the deer stay clear of the area.
Herringdine has transformed her corner of the world into a place of beauty but has received much more than that in return.
“One of my great joys as I walk around my gardens is remembering the people who gave me certain plants, many of
The top of this berm is the perfect spot for plants that need dry roots, such as lavender and rosemary.
them who have left this earthly home,” Herringdine said. Digging in the dirt and caring for her plants has given Herringdine a sanctuary, especially after losing her husband Bill
earlier this year.
“It’s my happy place and it always has been ever since I first
started my gardening,” she said. “When you’re gardening, your mind is on nothing else. Your mind is on whatever you’re doing in the garden or maybe the birds. But your mind is not on your troubles.”
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