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Post by Spruance on Feb 17, 2008 17:43:42 GMT
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Post by Amo on Feb 17, 2008 20:24:05 GMT
I did find the chiltern seeds, after RF's kind offer, but, and this isn't blasphamy, I didn't find anything else I wanted to buy. I wasn't going to send off for just one packet. If they had been selling them at Crocus or Dobbies etc, where they sell allsorts, I would have needed a loan as usual! ;D Yellow sticky fly paper is up in the greenhouse along with lots of my hair. ;D
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Post by Weeterrier on Mar 9, 2008 19:00:41 GMT
Has anyone tried tying soap up in the garden to deter deer? It is recommended to try the likes of coal tar soap, but I am thinking of sending off for some carbolic.
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 10, 2008 11:17:46 GMT
Sorry Amo but that so made me laugh ;D Wee, if you try that soap please have the camera at the ready, can just imagine their faces when they sink their teeth into that ;D
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Post by Dutchy on Mar 10, 2008 18:40:40 GMT
Ah buttercups. Amo I missed that you can not get Nicandra. If you want me to send you some seeds let me know.
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Post by Amo on Mar 10, 2008 19:12:00 GMT
Thank you Dutchy but RF has sent me some and they are sprouting in the GH. ;D Thank you for the kind offer though. ;D The capturing of the hair is still out doing the capturing of the whitefly though. Anyone know of a good wig maker?
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Post by Weeterrier on Mar 10, 2008 21:33:47 GMT
I used to know a wigmaker. In fact two. They were exceedingly gay, and had Dandie Dinmont terriers when I had.
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 15, 2008 11:57:19 GMT
Has anyone tried tying soap up in the garden to deter deer? It is recommended to try the likes of coal tar soap, but I am thinking of sending off for some carbolic. Would love to know did you ever try the soap Wee ;D A while back I put some bits of copper pipe (scrounged of OH) around a couple of flat leaved parsley plants and the S&S haven't been near ;D
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Post by Barbara on Jul 15, 2008 15:17:38 GMT
i got home from bowling last night at 9-30. if you could have seen my front garden slugs and snails convention i think, they were every-where swinging off the sweet peas, and the strawbs. all over the mimulus, just sliding up the path on the way to other stuff, they are all some-where else now all 52 of them.
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 27, 2008 7:42:23 GMT
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 9, 2008 13:31:45 GMT
Loved the tip that Toby gave us on GW on friday, putting vaseline on the rust spots on his leeks. Guess you could use it for other plants that get an attack of rust. I'd think you'd need to catch it quick before it spreads about though.
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 6, 2009 21:19:49 GMT
Saw someone mention Garlic water a few days ago which prompted me to scan back through this thread. Glad I did as it also reminded me that chives are good for planting under roses and I have a large clump that needs removing from one of the veg beds. Must have missed your post SO on the honey and Vine Weevil, did it work Heard this tip from the beeb board if you put a jar with a bit of honey in the bottom in your GH it catches adult Vine Weeval. Dont know yet if it worksbut there a small jar with honey in on my bench in the GH.
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 17, 2010 22:39:40 GMT
Just been reading back on some old threads and found this for anyone who likes to be as organic as possible or is plannning to be next year
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 4, 2011 11:28:48 GMT
I am adding this to a few threads for info. This is the situation with my toms..... gardenworld.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=gotopost&board=2008trials&thread=9056&post=398182I wasn't prepared to give up without a fight so...I thought of this which Ladygardener has used....garlic www.healingwiseforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=16677&p=123925&hilit=antifungal+plants#p123925but as I didn't know whether it would work on caterpillars I googled it and got this which is Home Remedy in the Garden.... www.ehow.com/way_5630861_home-remedy-caterpillar-killer.htmlThere was a link to use an insecticide but I'd rather not do that as the toms are ripening already so I made a Garlic mix... "Home Remedy
Garlic is a naturally acidic substance that will kill and repel caterpillars. You can use garlic in a variety of ways. In a spray bottle, mix two cups of water with two spoonfuls of garlic powder. Add a teaspoon of dish soap, which will create an adhesive element that will allow the spray to stick to caterpillars and plant leaves. Spray onto the caterpillars as well as surrounding shrubbery and soil.
If you prefer to use garlic cloves, dice and sprinkle around vegetation, which will repel but not kill the caterpillars unless they come into direct contact with the garlic. To use fresh garlic most effectively, grind a handful of cloves into a dusting, and add to three cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray onto plant leaves and surrounding areas to kill caterpillars, and repeat every few weeks to keep them away."
As I only had garlic powder (not using my own cloves for caterpillars) I mixed two teaspoons of garlic powder with 3 cups of water (it says two but I felt it could be too strong). I used warm water to dissolve the powder and then cold to top it up. All I can say is that it works on caterpillars - found one and killed it - just one quick spray and it fell and that was it. I sprayed the leaves as well - just hope the toms don't taste of garlic but I would have lost them anyway as there are loads in there and all different varieties. If they do I will cook with them. I also sprayed some white fly - definitely in the killing mood today and will also try it on aphids etc as the day progresses and a slug if I can find one. I will probably try and use the second suggestion of leaving crushed garlic around as I don't want to kill all the caterpillars - I just want them to clear out of my GH and leave my toms alone. RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 9, 2011 17:58:12 GMT
Heard this tip from the beeb board if you put a jar with a bit of honey in the bottom in your GH it catches adult Vine Weeval. Dont know yet if it worksbut there a small jar with honey in on my bench in the GH. Has anyone tried this? I'm going to try it later tonight. I've found a couple of VW's walking around where I sit at my front door this past week or so. This is where I have most of my pots so we'll see if I catch any, I'll have to put it over a bit from where I sit as I don't want to be surrounded by bees. Watch this space. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/wink.gif
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Post by JennyWrenn on Aug 10, 2011 5:56:17 GMT
Since a very large and fat hedgehog has decided to visit my garden on a regular basis I dont have many slugs
But a while ago I decided I just couldnt put out pellets anymore - it is a cruel and slow death for them even tho they are a pest and eat your plants
I go picking them off my dahlia seedlings every morning - these are baby snails by the way - other than that I only see the odd one or two slugs and snails:)
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 10, 2011 6:07:37 GMT
It's lovely that a little hedgehog will visit you JW. Do you leave out food for it then? My jam jar with honey in it is still empty of any creatures this morning.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Aug 10, 2011 6:11:19 GMT
Yes, at great expense, I bought some special Hedgehog food ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 10, 2011 7:05:26 GMT
I think I've heard they like dog food JW you could have given them some of that maybe.
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 9, 2011 12:39:51 GMT
I have just been surfing and looking for some natural pest controls - Germany is very big on this and homoeopathy..
I found some of this rather interesting...
RF
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Chilli Spray Use fresh or dried chillies and blend one cup of dried or 2 cups of fresh chillies with two cups of water. Spray fresh. This will kill caterpillars.
Chilli and Wormwood Spray Blend one cup of chillies and one cup of wormwood with one cup of water. Then, add five cups of water and bring to the boil. Allow this to stand for one hour. Strain and bottle. This can be sprayed on plants and garden beds to repel possums, rabbits, snails and slugs. It also kills aphids, bean fly and white fly. Note: Do not allow to come into contact with eyes or skin.
Comfrey Foliar Food Before Comfrey flowers, cut the leaves and pack them into an old bucket or something similar with holes in the bottom. Place a plate or a tin lid on top and weigh it down with half a brick. Put a plastic plant pot in an old basin and stand the bucket on the pot. After three weeks, there should be a quantity of brown fluid in the basin. Strain this and then bottle it. Spray plants in the proportion of 15 ml (1 tbsp) comfrey liquid to 1 litre (1 pints) water and a few drops of liquid detergent. Put the remaining contents of the bucket on the compost heap.
Home made sprays may be stored safely for up to one month, providing they are in sterile, glass, screwtop containers. Glass bottles or jars may be sterilised by placing them in cold water and bringing them to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Allow the bottle or jar to cool in the water before using. Correct labelling is essential. Include the date of making and the ingredients on the container and keep them in a safe place out of the reach of children and animals.
Coriander Spray Boil equal parts of coriander and water for ten minutes. Strain and bottle. This is suitable for spider mites and aphids.
Elder Leaf Spray Simmer 500 grams of Elder leaves in 3.5 litres of water for 30 minutes. Replace water lost as steam. Strain and bottle. This is a general pesticide suitable for aphids, caterpillars, thrips and black spot.
Feverview Spray (tea) Pour boiling water over fresh or dried feverfew flowers and steep until fragrant. This can be used on a wide range of insect pests. it is said to be good for migraines - drink one cup every morning as prevention.
Garlic Spray (1) Soak four garlic cloves for several days in one litre of cold water and then blend. This will kill ants, caterpillars and cabbage worms. A stronger brew can be made by using hot water and adding several red peppers, ground up, and adding two tablespoons of pure soap to help the spray stick. Use spray when solution has cooled .
Garlic Spray (2) Chop 85 g garlic. Don’t bother to peel it. Soak it in 2 tablespoons of mineral oil for 24 hours. Add 600 ml water to which 7 g of soap has been dissolved (or as soapy a solution you can make). Strain and store in glass not metal, away from the light. Dilute with ten times the amount of water to begin with; then make it stronger if it isn’t effective. The smell isn’t as bad as you would expect and it doesn’t linger when sprayed. Garlic spray can be used as a general insecticide in a wide range of situations, but its effect is variable, very effective sometimes not at all at others. Possibly harsh, arid conditions make it less effective. Remember, it is not a contact poison and must be eaten to be effective.
General Insect Spray Crush three unpeeled heads of garlic and 90 ml (3 fl oz) liquid paraffin. Place in a bowl, cover and leave to stand for 24 hours. Melt 15 ml (1 tbsp) grated , oil-based soap in 500 ml (17 fl oz) hot water. Blend the garlic mixture with the soap mixture. When cooled, strain into a glass jar or bottle and seal. Keep it in the refrigerator. To use, dilute about 20 ml (4 tsp) of this solution in 2 litres (4 pints) of cold water. Spray fortnightly.
Marigold Spray Cover Marigold flowers (not the English calendula flowers) with boiling, soapy water and leave overnight. Strain and this can be used for Aphids.
Milk Spray Dissolve 500 grams of dried milk in 4 litres of water and spray directly onto the leaves showing signs of virus diseases.
Nicotine Spray Soak cigarette or cigar ends in water for a week at the rate of 30 ends to 4 litres of water. Remove the filter ends first. This spray will kill scale insects and mealy bug.
Onion Spray Chop up one large unpeeled onion. Place in a blender with one litre of water and blend on a slow speed, to a milky consistency. This is useful for use on aphids and red spider mites.
Pepper Sprinkle Any kind of pepper sprinkled on wet leaves will protect them from caterpillars.
Pure Soap Spray Dissolve 225 grams of pure laundry soap in 9 litres of water. This will kill most pests on your plants. Allow it to dry on plants and then hose it down the next day with clean water.
Red Pepper, Garlic and Onion Spray Chop an unpeeled onion and a head of garlic. Simmer the onion and garlic with 15 ml (1 tbsp) cayenne pepper in about 1.5 litres (2 pints) water for 20 minutes. Cool the mixture, pour into a jar, seal, stand for six weeks and strain into bottles. To use, mix 15 ml (1 tbsp) of this mixture with 750 ml (1 pints) water. Add a little soap solution. Use as a general pest spray as well as for caterpillars. Note: Do not allow this to come into contact with eyes or skin.
Rhubarb Spray Simmer one kilo of rhubarb leaves in a covered pot for 30 minutes. Do not use an aluminium pot. When cool, mix with a little pure soap, enough to keep a permanent lather. The use of rainwater will increase the effectiveness as some salts present in mains water can reduce the strength of the oxalic acid content.
Wood Ash Sprinkled around plants, it is a deterrent to many pests, including slugs and snails. It contains elements that irritate and insects are reluctant to cross the barrier. Ensure you do not leave gaps.
Wormwood Spray Simmer 225 (8 oz) wormwood leaves in 2 litres ( 3 pints) water for half an hour. Stir, strain and leave to cool. Dissolve 5 ml (1 tsp) soap flakes in 500 ml ( 17 fl oz) hot water. Combine this with the wormwood water and spray plants frequently at the height of the caterpillar season. A strong wormwood tea, cooled and poured on the tracks of slugs and snails will deter them.
White Cedar Spray Place white cedar leaves in a bucket. Cover with boiling water. Put the lid on the bucket. Steep until cold. If the liquid isn’t pale brown, you need more leaves. Don’t inhale the steam and don’t store it. Keep away from children. This will kill most pests.
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Post by Dutchy on Sept 11, 2011 11:35:58 GMT
Good grief. That is quite a list RF and I think my possum problems are over . I do have a problem with those mini black slugs and not a clue what to do organically. The big orange brown ones are out and about too so I did put Eco friendly slug pellets down ( isn't that a contradiction in itself somehow? ) Garlic probably is not as good as we think as there was a big fat brown slug snuggled up to one plant I forgot to dig up. ( It only just made new leaves and I was thinking hey a new garlic from out of nowhere and then noticed mister now executed) Wormwood to deter them hm I would need a Forrest of wormwood to get that done. I'll try the wood ash as I do have some left but the mini black ones are absolutely everywhere and where do I start.... Help.
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 11, 2011 12:23:19 GMT
That is indeed a big list Rf, I'm not sure about the garlic spray now having tried it, it might keep the numbers down a bit anyhow.
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Post by Dutchy on Sept 11, 2011 17:23:39 GMT
Still there must be something one can do without resolving to chemical warfare.
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 11, 2011 17:28:43 GMT
As well as the garlic spray I use crushed eggshells and used coffee. ~At home I keep on top of them to some extent but at the allotment it's impossible.
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Post by Dutchy on Sept 11, 2011 17:40:58 GMT
Yes well if only because next doors is hardly around and her slugs come for tea At home I do not have plants that are bothering me when they disappear. In general they grow back but freshly planted lettuce... Bggr.
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 11, 2011 18:14:04 GMT
Lettuce is one of their favourites here too I'm afraid.
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 17, 2014 13:24:08 GMT
Bumping this as the link is relevant..
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 17, 2014 15:39:54 GMT
Thanks Rosefriend, perhaps wendya will see it too as she was asking about control of greenfly the other day and I'd forgotten about this thread.
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Post by wendya on Mar 18, 2014 14:20:27 GMT
Wow, thank you, that is very interesting as one thing that i see soap is in your list, now i didn't add any soap, just crushed 5 bulbs of garlic boiled for 2 hrs in a large soup pan, cooled, but i can imagine it would be certainly better with soap added as it would stick to the leaves where my own liquid in the spray I needed to stand there about 2 mins spraying each infected tip, as it dripped off. I think i will make some more, as bought so many bulbs, and it would be great to see how soap worked with it. Thanks Brilliant post.
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 23, 2014 15:54:28 GMT
Do let us know how it goes wendya.
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