how can I rig a system to hang topsy-turvy tomato planters to thwart the deer?

by Charlotte M

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Last year I used shepherds' hooks, but they were too low.

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Douglas Hunt on Mar 22, 2012
You would need some sort of pulley system, Charlotte. This article from The New York Times has a photo of one that may give you some ideas: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/20/garden/20tomato.html

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Charlotte M on Mar 22, 2012
Thanks so much for the photo. I've been looking for discarded swing set frames or basketball goals.

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Douglas Hunt on Mar 22, 2012
Sounds like a great use for them.

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