I have a Scarecrow, too. I think the raccoons have figured it out! As long as they stay out of my attic like 2 winters ago when I had to go up and trap them. I should consider myself lucky, eh?
I will never give up on my gardening. Just tweaking things starting this year to make things easier as I get older and weaker. ughhh. I hate that I have to say that.
Just being realistic here as I find myself struggling more and more to keep up.