Growing outdoor in SoCal

I was just wondering if anyone could give me advice on what to look out for when growing in SoCal. I plan on doing an outdoor grow, three pots in a wooded area, but I'm paranoid that deer / slugs will eat my babies while I'm away. Is that common? If so, how do I avoid it???

hang salt blocks up in the trees in about a 10 yard radius from where ur grow is, should divert the deer.

as for slugs, i dont know.

home depo or lowes carrys stuff to kill slugs just apply like two feet from plant and u will see empty shells all over if any around, and as for deer use fishing line around Ur crop, a simple stepup of sticks and string will do the job to keep deer out... Look up guerrilla growing for more tips..

are you planning on growing outdoor in socal right now. if so you are late