Deer. Lovely to look at as long as they are NOT in my garden. I have found that often deer will eat lots of something before they realize, "Oh, we don't like that as much as your lilies." So, nothing is deer proof. However, I have found they aren't as likely to eat thyme, oregano and basil. I just grow rosemary in a pot, not in the ground, so can't comment about that. Your cilantro and marjoram may not be safe. Also, deer have never eaten my lavender or sage. Knock on wood, throw salt over my shoulder and cross my fingers!

In areas near here that have an overpopulation of deer, people plant rosemary hedges to protect the "deer candy" plants. Rosemary's smell seems to deter Bambi from feasting in your yard/garden/kitchen. Oh, yes, a deer got into the kitchen of a home in Central Texas. Fortunately, she didn't know how to open the refrigerator.

My peach tree only had about 6 big peaches last summer. They were almost ready to pick. I went out one morning and found all were gone overnight. It must have been a deer, but was in an area where I have flood lights and motion sensors to protect the watermelons. If there are peaches on the tree this year, I will cover them with a white plastic fabric to discourage deer or whatever ate them all.

One of the reasons I like herbs -- and Salvias -- is because no one eats them.

Great!

Thanks Guys, I think I know where to put everything now.

I was in the Landscaping business in South Texas for 27 years. Certain neighborhoods on the edge of town are considered by the deer to be deer habitat, and roam more or less freely, and eat what they want. The only practical thing I know of that will deter them is dried coyote or bobcat urine crystals. Strategically placed, sprinkled to mark your territory, it works wonders. It needs to be applied only a few times per year. They remember. They avoid predators. You only need to put it here and there, not a full perimeter. Available online. buena suerte.

After you find something that does work on your particular deer you will need to replace it on a yearly basis because even if the first deer remember, they don't pass on the info to the new generations. At that, the first ones only seem to remember for three years and then they start from scratch. Most herbs are safe because they have very intense flavors and scents. I have had deer follow behind me as I worked in the garden seemingly checking to see what I was planting. They didn't like salvias or hot peppers. Anything sweet was fair game but in hungry times they will eat anything. I lost a nice redwood birdfeeder that away one winter. Sandy