From: rosemontcrestwinery@post.com   
      
   On 5/16/2020 7:29 PM, Pavel314 wrote:   
   > Although marigolds aren't edible, I though someone on this list might have   
   had an experience like this. My wife planted a row of large, golden marigolds   
   along part of the sidewalk that leads to the back door. They've been there for   
   a few weeks now.    
   This afternoon, something tore the three large flowers off one of the plants   
   and left them on the lawn a few feet away. Only one plant was damaged, the   
   other nine or ten are unharmed.   
   >   
   > They were OK this morning but she noticed the damage after lunch. Two of our   
   barn cats hang around the back door, which should discourage birds and   
   rodents. We've had nighttime visits from raccoons, possums, and a coyote but   
   those are rarely seen    
   during the day.   
   >   
   > Very strange; anyone have any idea about what could have caused this?   
   >   
   > Paul   
      
   In my neighborhood:   
      
   1) Squirrels. Tree rats simply laugh at my cats, and taunt them to give   
   chase; they fear no cat. A squirrel may have tasted one and tossed it aside.   
      
   2) Rabbits. They typically fear cats, but they may sample the vegetation   
   if given a safe opportunity.   
      
   3) Deer. It is common for deer to chomp the tops off flowers, taste   
   them, then discard them if not tasty enough. Deer have no fear of cats.   
      
   4) Raccoons. While raccoons don't typically don't eat flowers, I   
   wouldn't be surprised if they were the culprit. Raccoons have no fear of   
   cats.   
      
   What other critters do you have roaming your neck of the woods?   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)