Farmer McGragor's Solution

The easily available herbs in our back-yard are safe from forageing rodents and pests of all types. No need to install a fence and no kneeling pad needed for harvesting.
The aroma from this tiny patch is almost intoxacating and children love to pinch off a small sample to fill their mouths with flavor! And dinnertime here is all the better for the fresh flavors. Gotta love it!