Karen Chapman's 224-page book is filled with ideas and encouragement, and provides a realistic perspective on the tug of war between humans and deer.

In this interview, Chapman talks to us about deer-resistant design strategy, key design principles, and suggestions for plants that will work in the Pacific Northwest.

Human neighbors aren't happy about the structure of the U Arboretum fence, designed to keep the plants, trees and gardens from becoming a free buffet for nocturnal intruders.