Another benefit of tulle

This year for the first time I am using tulle as a barrier against insects. Right now I have it just lying on top of my garden while I build the hoops. It has already managed to obstruct pests much larger than I had imagined, however!

Yesterday I noticed my tulle in one small spot was wadded up, wrinkled, and stained green, as if it had been crushed in a fist around some of the underlying plants. It was all a mystery to me until I found cow hoof prints beside the garden. Apparently, a calf had escaped from the neighboring farm, and being tempted by the smell of the delicious salad bar growing in the SFG, decided to take a bite. Must have been surprised by the taste of that tulle! Only one spot showed minor damage in the tulle, and I couldn't see any evidence of damage to the plants! One bite seems to have been enough. I did find some hoof prints in another (uncovered) bed, but no other evidence of attempts to sample the garden.

WOW! Good going with the tulle!

Silly cow, veggies are for people!

Sounds like tulle defends against pesky critters of all sizes.