BeeJ answers “Can someone explain the "garden of death"...”

mya asked this question about Fifteen Dogs (Quincunx, #2):

Can someone explain the "garden of death" to me? I understand what was in the garden and its effects, but I don't understand why it exists, especially when referred to only as "garden of death" by the dogs. Is it a reference to something we know about?

BeeJ It's meant to keep animals from eating whatever is being grown. Typically it's rabbits, squirrels, voles and other small animals. Sadly though it smel…moreIt's meant to keep animals from eating whatever is being grown. Typically it's rabbits, squirrels, voles and other small animals. Sadly though it smells good to dogs and cats as well. The only 'garden of death' I knew about left out actual poison, anti-freeze which smells and tastes sweet, to kill the neighborhood cats didn't matter if they were pets or strays. (less)

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