Natural Or Organic Approved Plant Remedys and Tonics

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Comment by Tom Reid on February 26, 2013 at 11:32am

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Comment by Tom Reid on February 26, 2013 at 11:32am

Penny Royal works for fleas and Aloe Vera Barbadensis definitely works for early colds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFhm-RAXPaU&feature=youtu.be

Comment by Isabell Strange on February 22, 2011 at 8:00pm

hi Lorraine, thanks for that. I had and elder recipe but had no idea it did all those things and its great to know it keeps for three months.

Comment by Lorraine Barnett on February 21, 2011 at 9:53pm

I have a recipe for which is good for 

Aphids, carrot rust fly, caterpillars, mildew, fungal infections (on plants) crown rot and black spot.It keeps for 3 months and appears to be working well on the black spot and Aphids.

 

It is 2 cups chopped elderberry leaves

2 litres water

Simmer 30 minutes

Strain - spray as needed

Comment by Tara McFarlane on February 10, 2011 at 7:45am

Have you tried Diatomaceous Earth?

To insects DE is a lethal dust with microscopic razor sharp edges. These sharp edges cut through the insect's protective covering drying it out and killing them when they are either dusted with DE or if it applied as a wettable powder spray. If they ingest the DE it will shred their insides.

It's all organic, just don't breathe the dust in.

Comment by Dian & Dennis Patterson on February 10, 2011 at 6:59am

Hi :

We are setting up our Flexi tunnel hydroponically. Small trough has capsicums, tomatoes, and chillies. Argintinian ants are nesting in the plant roots, inside the Pando. 50% vinegar slowed them down, organic coffee grounds did not seem to help, the colony moved. Any pearls of wisdon ? Cheers, Dian & Dennis

Comment by Isabell Strange on August 7, 2010 at 10:41pm

Hi Steven just found this recipe using stinging nettles which repels aphids, reduces mildew and is a good foliar feeding spray and liquid manure. Cut the tops off nettles and leave the roots to grow on. Cover stems and leaves in water and bring to the boil. Hold for about about 10 minutes. Cool and strain. Dilute to the colour of weak tea before use. The sludge can be tipped on the compost heap. This mix seems a bit more palatable than washing water.

Comment by Isabell Strange on July 22, 2010 at 11:28pm

spraying on washing water saved from doing the laundry used to work quite well as a temporary measure (has to be repeated every couple weeks) on my roses. I am not sure about these new aphids (which weren't around when I started gardening) which attack salad greens.

Comment by Steven Kung on July 21, 2010 at 2:10pm

Hey all :)

Anyone know of a good not-too-harmful DIY way to get rid of aphids? I have aphids on some of my plants (parsley, cape gooseberry, puha [yes, a "weed", that's also nutritious and medicinal]).

And any ideas about what encourages/attracts aphids (eg unhealthy-plants / sub-optimal-soil ?).

Thanks :)

Comment by Isabell Strange on June 16, 2010 at 6:41pm

Just found this recipe for white fly infestation from Awapuni Organic Nurserys e newsletter, did see a request on ooooby somewhere for advice.
1 cup soya bean oil
1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid.
Place both ingredients in a jar and mix well. Add 30ml of the mixture to 1 litre of water and spray affected areas every seven to 10 days until whitefly is eliminated. Repeat as necessary.

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