Natural Or Organic Approved Plant Remedys and Tonics

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Tom Reid February 26, 2013 at 12:32am

Koha Healing Sound workshop This Saturday 10 am in Grey Lynn.

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Tom Reid February 26, 2013 at 12:32am

Penny Royal works for fleas and Aloe Vera Barbadensis definitely works for early colds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFhm-RAXPaU&feature=youtu.be
Isabell Strange February 22, 2011 at 9:00am

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.
Lorraine Barnett February 21, 2011 at 10:53am

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
Tara McFarlane February 9, 2011 at 8:45pm

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.
Dian & Dennis Patterson February 9, 2011 at 7:59pm

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
Isabell Strange August 7, 2010 at 1:41pm

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.
Isabell Strange July 22, 2010 at 2:28pm

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.
Steven Kung July 21, 2010 at 5:10am

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 :)
Isabell Strange June 16, 2010 at 9:41am

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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I have a tamarillo tree that lost all it's leaves and the last 3cm of the shrunk is dead and brown. Before dropping the leaves got more yellow and yellow. Does anybody know what this is and how to fix it? Thanks

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Thoughts on mosquitoes

Nobody likes mosquitoes and I've been thinking about some natural controls. The eggs are laid on water. They hatch and the wrigglers live in water for two or three weeks as they grow. Then the third stage, the pupa, also lives in the water. Finally the adults emerge. We are discourged from leaving stagnant water around the place, as it's an ideal place for the females to lay their eggs. However, if we were to encourage them by leaving bowls of water around, then empty the water (compost heap…

Started by Jacqui Knight

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Avodado agony

I have two avocado trees that are not doing well. These are mature trees, they have dropped most of their leaves, regrown very small pathetic looking leaves, and are not fruiting well. I think it may have phytophera??? Does anyone know of an organic cure for this?

Started by Maree W

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Baking Soda Spray

To make: Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda, 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil with one gallon of water. Shake this up very thoroughly. To this mix add 1/2 teaspoon of pure Castile soap and spray. Be sure to agitate your sprayer while you work to keep the ingredients from separating. Cover upper and lower leaf surfaces and spray some on the soil. Repeat every 5-7 days as needed.

Started by Hester

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