You've absolutely made my day - in saying you won't be using cruel methods to kill the Snails and Slugs. You're a very kind and compassionate person to care enough to not be cruel in dealing with getting rid of them, even though they're hurting something you care deeply about as well. I believe all creatures have a reason and right to be here with us, but I'm also a little biased when it comes to Snails and Slugs, as I have 4 Snails for pets. :P Okay, SO - after reading your reply, I went online and did a little research for you - and sadly, it's a horrible problem to find just *one* thing that will work for everyone, everywhere. But I found some articles you may be interested in reading. One link, about garlic, is very good news! I hope you'll try it, and that it works for you. :) Here they are:

*This article lists a bunch of options, even sad ones, but it's worth reading what they've tried, how to use them, and what success they've had at using each item (also read the comments):

http://www.weekendgardener.net/how-to/snails-slugs...

*This one is the good news - Garlic Extract Oil:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-ne...

***These ones tell you how to make Garlic Extract Oil & Garlic Spray::

*(This one also has great reference links at the bottom to the studies):

http://motherhood.modernmom.com/garlic-spray-slugs...

*This one also has a Red Pepper Spray, and is a great site for gardening!:

http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2013/07/16/how-to-b...

*This one is a link to a Google Book Excerpt Result - the link is ridiculously long, so I used Bitly.com to shorten it. It tells you how to make and use Garlic Extract Oil to repel slugs:

http://bit.ly/2c0yeOX

I really appreciate your writing back and letting me know that no Slugs/Snails will be suffering in your garden - at least by your hands. I know you can't control what others do in their parts of the garden. I also hope that you'll report back and let us know what you've tried, and whether it was successful or not. It would be interesting to know, esp. considering the topic of your Instructable. What all are you growing, if you don't mind my asking? That's fantastic that you're taking the time to grow your own - it's hard work, but very rewarding, and tastes so much better! Well, I've yapped up your entire page - I apologize, but hope the links were helpful! :P You have a super day!