Course description

Have the deer completely ravaged your garden? Do they seem to eat everything you plant? Have you given up all hope of ever having a garden that is attractive let alone one you can be proud of?

I understand; and I can help.

As a professional designer and passionate gardener I refused to be thwarted by the daily visits, taste-testing, trampling, and rutting of my local herds. Like you, I was frustrated by the lack of inspirational resources to help me create the beautiful garden of my dreams. Lists of deer-resistant plants weren't enough. They didn't translate to billowing borders or rich tapestries. At best they just gave me a shopping list for someone on a restricted diet. Yet a well designed, deer-resistant garden should be so much more.


Hallmarks of a well designed deer-resistant garden


  • Carefully crafted, functional hardscape to instill a sense of order
  • Richly textured layers of foliage and flowers offering year-round interest
  • A cohesive color palette 
  • Exciting plant combinations - with a few surprises to add mystery and intrigue
  • Bold, fully deer-proof focal points
  • No obvious "oops" areas!


Is that how your garden looks? 

If not, don't worry. We're going to change all that.

In this online workshop you'll learn to:

  • Strategize

    Discover deer-deterrent and diversion tactics such as barriers, sprays, and seasonal protection, without resorting to ugly fencing.

  • Design for Success

    Good garden design is more important than ever when dealing with deer. Discover 8 key design principles that will ensure your garden looks good year round, despite the deer.

  • Combine Plants Effectively

    Forget individual plant lists - this course will inspire you with dozens of innovative, deer-resistant plant combinations.

Course curriculum

  • 01
    BONUS BOOKLET!
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  • 02
    Before You Start
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    • How this online course works:
    • Welcome
  • 03
    Designing A Deer-Resistant Garden
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    • Designing a Deer-Resistant Garden (27:19) - narrated slide show
    • Plant List for Slide Show
  • 04
    Garden Tour - my personal deer-resistant garden
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    • Garden Map
    • 1. Your Garden Tour Starts Here: overview of my design criteria (02:38)
    • 2. Re-thinking the patio (04:16)
    • 3. The Island Border - part 1 (21:06)
    • 4. The Island Border - part 2 (10:54)
    • 5. The Front Garden (9:33)
    • 6. The Woodland Border (8:34)
    • 7. Privacy Screening (10:06)
    • Garden Tour Plant Lists, Online Resources & More
  • 05
    Additional Resources
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    • Digging Deeper - Recommended Book
    • Keep in Touch
  • 06
    How may I help you further?
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    • Please take a moment to answer 5 short questions

What's included?

  • Lifetime access to a narrated slideshow that teaches you how to approach garden design for improved deer-resistance

  • Lifetime access to a behind-the-scenes video tour of my personal 5-acre garden

  • Downloadable notes with almost 100 deer-resistant plant names (common and botanical) that I show you growing in my garden

  • Extensive resources for further research

  • A booklet of 15 FUN deer-resistant plants as a FREE bonus

What are you waiting for?

Make THIS the year you thwart those deer and learn to love your garden again.
Sign me up!

  • Meet Karen Chapman

    Instructor Bio:

    Specializing in creating artistic landscape and container plant combinations with a four season foliage framework, functional outdoor living spaces and deer resistant designs, I'm delighted to now be able to offer a number of online learning opportunities. With a lifetime’s gardening experience in England and the U.S.A., training as a Certified Professional Horticulturalist, and over 15 years as an award-winning designer, author, and presenter, I'd love to share my knowledge and love of gardening with you.

    Karen Chapman

    Instructor

    Karen Chapman

Here's what others are saying....

  • Linda Hagen

    “I thoroughly enjoyed learning about ways to design a deer-resistant garden. This course goes far beyond a plant list and teaches you how to truly DESIGN a deer-resistant garden. Karen shows you how to combine design elements along with deer-resist...”

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    “I thoroughly enjoyed learning about ways to design a deer-resistant garden. This course goes far beyond a plant list and teaches you how to truly DESIGN a deer-resistant garden. Karen shows you how to combine design elements along with deer-resistant plants to protect areas, re-route deer, or simply discourage them from eating their way through your garden. She explains key design principles such as how to combine 3 plants together for a perfect vignette, how to create garden windows, and more -- tips that can be used anywhere, and by anyone, whether you’re concerned with deer or not. The course is broken down into well-managed sections and moves along at a great pace. And the best part is the beautiful scenery of her incredible garden! A truly enjoyable and informational course! ”

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  • Nancy Liebenstein

    “So enjoyable to walk around the gardens versus settle for still photos. Video covered so many aspects of design and problem solving that I could relate to and learn from. Delightful if a bit of an indulgence.”

    “So enjoyable to walk around the gardens versus settle for still photos. Video covered so many aspects of design and problem solving that I could relate to and learn from. Delightful if a bit of an indulgence.”

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  • Nancy Schmidt

    “I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Karen in her lovely, lovely garden. I'm sure I will re-watch the videos many times. Thanks Karen!”

    “I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Karen in her lovely, lovely garden. I'm sure I will re-watch the videos many times. Thanks Karen!”

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  • Sally Crowley

    “It was very informative ”

    “It was very informative ”

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  • Mary-Alice Avila

    “The list of plant material in the various areas of the garden is extremely helpful.”

    “The list of plant material in the various areas of the garden is extremely helpful.”

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  • Jeannie Vorse

    “An immense amount of information and examples to point us all in the right direction!”

    “An immense amount of information and examples to point us all in the right direction!”

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  • Donna Haskins

    “Like a garden recipe for something amazing; easy to understand and follow! Perfect and well done. Thank you so much!”

    “Like a garden recipe for something amazing; easy to understand and follow! Perfect and well done. Thank you so much!”

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  • michael benites

    “Love it! Worth it to join your course ”

    “Love it! Worth it to join your course ”

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  • colleen campbell

    “Excellent. ”

    “Excellent. ”

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  • susan shrum

    “I can hardly wait for Spring and for the snow to thaw so I can put this information to good use! ”

    “I can hardly wait for Spring and for the snow to thaw so I can put this information to good use! ”

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  • Sarah Else

    “Leaving well established gardens for a newly built retirement home on 20 deer filled acres overlooking Lake of the Ozarks. Karen's approach eliminated my worries. Now instead of thinking about the plants (hosta:) that won't work, my garden dream...”

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    “Leaving well established gardens for a newly built retirement home on 20 deer filled acres overlooking Lake of the Ozarks. Karen's approach eliminated my worries. Now instead of thinking about the plants (hosta:) that won't work, my garden dreams are filled with all the plants that will work! ”

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  • wendy white

    “Been working with my neighborhood deer for a year, they are very cooperative in letting me know what they like/don't like. I've managed to find a few things they won't touch, daffodils, hellebore, but really wanted some ideas for bigger collection...”

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    “Been working with my neighborhood deer for a year, they are very cooperative in letting me know what they like/don't like. I've managed to find a few things they won't touch, daffodils, hellebore, but really wanted some ideas for bigger collections and variety. Having access to Karen's experience and sense of design has helped me see possibilities in my yard. I'll be using this course as a good point of reference, hopefully for years to come. ”

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Garden Tour

Join me for a candid, behind-the-scenes video tour of my unfenced, deer-resistant garden. I'll show you the good, the bad, and the ugly, sharing combinations that have withstood the test of time, strategies to overcome the problems, and tips I've learned along the way.

  • Re-thinking the patio: Understand the principles behind good patio design.

  • Walk through a hot, sun-drenched island border filled with a strong foliage framework in bold, sunset colors. Discover how to create a sense of mystery and intrigue using layering, portals, and scrim

  • Enjoy the diaphonous romance of our billowing, flower-filled front garden planted in shades of white, silver and blue while learning about path design and the strategic placement of focal points.

  • Stroll through a quiet, summer woodland and see what plants thrive in the dry shade despite daily visits from deer and rabbits

  • Learn how to create a privacy barrier using mixed plantings that combine deer-resistance with seasonal interest

Featured in:

Karen's deer-resistant garden and designs have been

  • Garden Design
  • Country Gardens
  • Country Gardens
  • Sunset
  • Better Hones & Gardens

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FAQ

  • How can I purchase this as a gift for a friend?

    I am happy to create a custom, digital gift certificate for this or any other course or bundle. Just email me: [email protected]

  • Do I have to set aside time on a specific day to watch this?

    No, unlike live webinars, this online workshop will fit YOUR schedule. You can watch the modules whenever you want, as often as you want, on any device.

  • Will the plants work for my area?

    The design principles you will learn apply no matter where you live, and although my garden is in USDA zone 6b, many of the plants shown are hardy to zones 4 and 5

  • Do you talk about rabbit-resistance?

    Although this course is about designing a DEER-resistant garden, since I am plagued by both deer AND rabbits, I do discuss those plants which are notably rabbit-resistant in the video tour of my garden.

  • What is your refund policy?

    If you are not completely satisfied with the quality and content of this course, you may request a full refund within 7 days of registration.