What is a biennial? How does it differ from annuals?  Biennials have much in common with annuals, but they differ in one major aspect. They take 2 years to complete their life cycle rather than annuals that take only one year. Some examples of biennials are sweet william, and foxglove.   I have a problem with deer!! What are some things I can do that will make the deer go elsewhere for dinner?  Choosing plants for your garden that the deer do not normally have a taste for, is one thing you can do. Examples of plants that deer avoid are: -boxwoods -night blooming jasmine -junipers -oregano -sages -rosemary -elderberry -blackeyed susans -yarrow -butterfly weed -false indigo -lily of the valley -larkspur -foxglove -lantana -cardinal flower -bee balm -dusty miller -lamb's ear -wisteria -zinnias -heliotrope -nicotiana -coral honeysuckle   Hot pepper spray sometimes helps too. Sprinkling hair and soap around the border of the garden will help for a week or two but normally the deer get used to it! What plants will attract butterflies to my garden?  Examples of plants that are best for butterflies: -Coneflowers (at the nursery we have many unique varieties) -bee balm -gayfeather -cheddar pinks -astilbe -pincushion flower -stonecrop