Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 My brother and myself got a nice garden growing, corn, carrots, okra, beans, and the like. Problem grasshoppers and ants ruining our crops. We do not want to use insect ides, what natural ways can we keep these little buggers away. Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Mantises! You can pick them up at most garden centers. Also i read somwhere that lizards (hornd toads?) just make sure your gaden has water for them somewhere. I have the same problem and need to get to garden center for mantises. My only worry is that the cat does not eat them! Also, you can check seeds of change for great garden ideas and they have a board too. I can send you the link off-line as it is list policy not to post/promote it. Sylvia herbal remedies , WinterFury <dancing_wolf3> wrote: > My brother and myself got a nice garden growing, corn, carrots, okra, beans, and the like. Problem grasshoppers and ants ruining our crops. We do not want to use insect ides, what natural ways can we keep these little buggers away. > > > > > Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 The only thing that I've used in my garden to control pests, besides buying praying matises and lady bugs, is soap. Other than that I just live by the philiosophy of "Grow enough for everyone!" LOL! Anyway, that's just my way of saying that I'm obviously not a sophisticated gardener. If you find a good organic method of dealing with this, please share! Kelli WinterFury [dancing_wolf3] Wednesday, June 02, 2004 1:07 PMherbal_remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Gardening My brother and myself got a nice garden growing, corn, carrots, okra, beans, and the like. Problem grasshoppers and ants ruining our crops. We do not want to use insect ides, what natural ways can we keep these little buggers away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...> wrote: The only thing that I've used in my garden to control pests, besides buying praying matises and lady bugs, is soap... How do you use soap in stopping pests? I have a small plot that I'd like to keep pest free. Waymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Just spray soapy water on your plants! Shower time! LOL! You can buy soap for just this purpose at any garden store, but I bet it's not organic. I think you can get some good stuff through Seeds of Change or other organic gardening stores. :)Kelli goldenirides [goldenirides] Wednesday, June 02, 2004 2:08 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - GardeningHow do you use soap in stopping pests? I have a small plot that I'd like to keep pest free.Waymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 We use diluted Dr Bronners...IT'S Organic! and much more affordable than anything else you can buy, not to mention safe for a jillion other uses. Our roses had/have an aphid problem, Dr' B's works great. Sylvia herbal remedies , " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...> wrote: > Just spray soapy water on your plants! Shower time! LOL! > > You can buy soap for just this purpose at any garden store, but I bet it's not organic. I think you can get some good stuff through Seeds of Change or other organic gardening stores. > > > > Kelli > > > goldenirides [goldenirides] > Wednesday, June 02, 2004 2:08 PM > herbal remedies > Re: Herbal Remedies - Gardening > > > How do you use soap in stopping pests? I have a small plot that I'd > like to keep pest free. > > Waymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 A mantis will stay in your garden? I've never heard of that! Wonder if they can survive in MN. Candace - " Sylvia " <h10feet <herbal remedies > Wednesday, June 02, 2004 3:11 PM Herbal Remedies - Re: Gardening > Mantises! > > You can pick them up at most garden centers. > > Also i read somwhere that lizards (hornd toads?) just make sure your > gaden has water for them somewhere. I have the same problem and need > to get to garden center for mantises. My only worry is that the cat > does not eat them! > > Also, you can check seeds of change for great garden ideas and they > have a board too. I can send you the link off-line as it is > list policy not to post/promote it. > > Sylvia > > herbal remedies , WinterFury > <dancing_wolf3> wrote: > > My brother and myself got a nice garden growing, corn, carrots, > okra, beans, and the like. Problem grasshoppers and ants ruining our > crops. We do not want to use insect ides, what natural ways can we > keep these little buggers away. > > > > > > > > > > Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger > > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 How much do you dilute it? Thanks Sandra - " Sylvia " <h10feet <herbal remedies > Wednesday, June 02, 2004 5:56 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - Gardening > We use diluted Dr Bronners...IT'S Organic! and much more affordable > than anything else you can buy, not to mention safe for a jillion > other uses. > > Our roses had/have an aphid problem, Dr' B's works great. > > Sylvia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 we used 1 tblspoons to 2 qts of water. But you could experiment with more or less. Nice thing about Dr Bronners is it is all Natural! Sylvia herbal remedies , " Wayne and Sandra " <rinerw@m...> wrote: > How much do you dilute it? > Thanks > Sandra > - > " Sylvia " <h10feet> > <herbal remedies > > Wednesday, June 02, 2004 5:56 PM > Re: Herbal Remedies - Gardening > > > > We use diluted Dr Bronners...IT'S Organic! and much more affordable > > than anything else you can buy, not to mention safe for a jillion > > other uses. > > > > Our roses had/have an aphid problem, Dr' B's works great. > > > > Sylvia > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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