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The dog did his job, though
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Started conversation Feb 26, 2023
Was Spot an ancestor of Spot the Wonder Dog? 
Both were named Spot, and both were fictional. I would not mind it if woodchucks overslept and failed to mow down the Spring flowers, but of course that will not happen. 
The dog did his job, though
Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor Posted Feb 26, 2023
I haven't seen any groundhogs yet. You're right about the dog, though - it's their job to chase groundhogs.
Hoggetts had one dog that would kill groundhogs, then let them get really ripe before chowing down and also rolling in the carcass.
Farmer Hoggett would bury them. Dog would dig them back up. Cue Farmer Hoggett fussing.
The dog did his job, though
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Feb 26, 2023
I'm ready to sprinkle garlic and chili powder on my plants to deter the groundhogs
The dog did his job, though
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Feb 27, 2023
It would also deter the bees, but by the time the plants are big enough to bloom, they're mostly too tough for the groundhog to enjoy. Most of my plants are disliked by groundhogs. My late neighbor said that they could eat his hostas to their hearts' content. I saw one merrily munching away a few years ago. I don't blame the groundhogs for eating my Echinacea, as it has healing qualities.
The dog did his job, though
Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor Posted Feb 27, 2023
The deer eat our hosta if we don't spray, so we spray.
We saw the prettiest skunk out there two nights ago - perfect white stripes, too.
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