It’s a good thing that Santa parks his sleigh on your rooftop, otherwise, Rudolph, Donner, Blitzen and the rest of his deer crew might help themselves to your garden goodies. Deer love your garden! Are there such things as deer resistant plants? How do you keep deer from ravaging your radishes and rose bushes? We have tips. Plus advice for caring for that new, cut Christmas tree that you’re about to haul home.  And, poinsettia  pointers from a commercial grower, to keep that holiday houseplant looking good.It’s Episode 64 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you by Smart Pots. And we will do it all in under 30 minutes.…let’s go!LinksSmartpots!"Deer in My Garden" Vols. 1 &2,  by Carolyn Singer (plants that may be unpalatable to deer)"Effective Deer Fences" University of Vermont"Animal Fencing" University of Georgia"Deer/Elk Fences" Oregon Fish & Wildlife"How to Build a Plastic Mesh Deer Exclusion Fence" Purdue UniversityOptions for Deer Fencing University of KentuckyDeer Fencing Choices at AmazonDeer Repllents at AmazonPoinsettia Links"How to Select and Care for a Healthy Poinsettia Plant" UC Cooperative ExtensionEisley's Nursery, Auburn CAChristmas Tree Care Links"Real Christmas Trees: Which One is Right For You?" Michigan State UniversityExtra Large Capacity (2.5 gallon) Christmas Tree Stand from AmazonGarden Basics comes out every Friday during November through January. We’ll be back to a twice a week schedule in February.  More info including live links, product information, transcripts, and chapters available at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred.Got a garden question? E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com or, leave a question at the Facebook, Twitter or Instagram locations below. All About Farmer Fred:Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comDaily Garden tips and snark on TwitterThe Farmer Fred Rant! BlogFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"Instagram: farmerfredhoffmanFarmer Fred Garden Videos on YouTubeAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.The Proffitt PodcastThe podcast that shows you tips & strategies to create content with confidence!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify