Brothers and sisters...the raccoons finally found my garden.
The fact that they are cute and wash their hands does lessen the desire to violently destroy them.
(I see a pack of fur coats. )
Brave search summarizer gives:
"Electric fencing is the only truly effective fence against raccoons, and most gardens need only two strands of wire, one at 6 inches and the second at 12 inches, using PVC poles since raccoons can climb wooden posts holding electric fencing. A combination of chicken wire and electric fence is also an effective deterrent."
Ern, We all wish you success with this problem!