http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#f36dc04d-7ef4-46eb-933c-f9ff390ba56a contact me when you get some tough questions hydrogen peroxide sorry? it is early am... food grade... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:37:35 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#f36dc04d-7ef4-46eb-933c-f9ff390ba56a roger 2009-06-22T09:37:35Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#678d0261-3b76-4a8d-b9f0-50efdf06b920 I am stealing these suggestions from the many organic gardening resources that I have: These are some ideas to get started with: For Mildew & Black spot prevention: 1/2 skim milk to 1/2 water solution For slugs: 1/2 ammonia to 1/2 water - spray directly on the slug is immediate, leave it there because this will fertilize the soil! Chili powder keeps varmints and cats away from plants-- For worms on cabbage: spring the plant lightly with flour For subterranean grub worms and pill bugs, bury thick slices of potatoes (stuck with skewers which appear as markers above the soil so you can find them), which will attract the worms, and then remove the potatoes a couple of weeks later. For bacterial infections, you must remove and destroy the plant, and then wash your shoes and tools with 1 part bleach with 9 parts water (you should spray this on your shoes each day in the garden anyway). Use antibacterial solution on hands to prevent further infection of plants. For uncontrollable weeds, use a propane flamer (like a torch) to burn the weeds, which does not contaminate the soil for other plants. To get rid of beauty berry! Plant aromatic plants like zinnias, mint, basil, and scented geranniums, dill, parsley, chives, and radish to confuse insects away from more tender vegetables like tomatoes, squash, cucumbers. Plant okra (stronger stalks) and carrot seeds around bell pepper and banana pepper (more tender stalks) to protect from wind and heavy rain damage. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:14:01 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#678d0261-3b76-4a8d-b9f0-50efdf06b920 Deborah 2009-06-21T17:14:01Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#0b71a951-f6a3-41f8-b074-9355c9204ba2 This is only my second year with a garden, and I've seemed to manage some companion gardening by default. I will ultimately plan better for next year. Thanks for the tips. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:22:56 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#0b71a951-f6a3-41f8-b074-9355c9204ba2 Trish 2009-06-16T22:22:56Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#04a4efa9-48bf-44bd-9902-0bcfddf44145 I have basil in one bed of tomatoes and onions in the other. I've planted corn with purple hull peas. I've never grown garlic. Guess I should do some research, huh? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:18:26 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#04a4efa9-48bf-44bd-9902-0bcfddf44145 yadda yadda 2009-06-16T22:18:26Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#394e4af2-655e-49d1-9f3a-a9ed4ac81ce5 Garlic is such a good repellent , have you ever thought of 'conpanion gardening? http://www.canadiancountrywoman.com/garden/companionplants.php Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:29:42 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#394e4af2-655e-49d1-9f3a-a9ed4ac81ce5 Mandy 2009-06-16T20:29:42Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#d3ee433a-1ff1-4c30-8064-93cc3a51ee01 i honestly dont know, but, chances are whatever i cook my squash, eggplant, or beans in will most likely have garlic in it anyway. Fred meyers has a spray that is carrot based(if i remember correctly..it was orange). maybe you want to check that out for fruit if you are afraid the garlic flavor will permeate. They had several organic sprays the last time that i was there. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:53:27 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#d3ee433a-1ff1-4c30-8064-93cc3a51ee01 jezabel1961 2009-06-16T18:53:27Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#92b0e612-dd56-4d0a-968a-4c250865c8ad I've been using garlic and soap. It works on all sorts of pests. If I overspray will it alter the flavor of the produce? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:12:16 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#92b0e612-dd56-4d0a-968a-4c250865c8ad yadda yadda 2009-06-16T15:12:16Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#e345a047-2013-4f30-84d2-13be81fd060a dont forget to save your eggshells. i used them around my strawberries this year and not one slug bite. mix baking soda and water to stop powdery mildew, neem oil is safe and i have read a new article lately about tomatoe leaves. here is a cut and paste of a small portion of it...... tomatoe plants, as members of the nightshade family, contain toxic compounds called alkaloids in their leaves. When the leaves of tomato plants are chopped, they release their alkaloids. When the alkaloids are suspended and diluted with water, they make an easy to use spray that is toxic to aphids, but still safe around plants and humans. What You'll Need: One to two cups of tomato leaves Two cups of water A strainer or cheesecloth Spray bottle ive used garlic and soap suds too. not as efficient as commercial products but alot safer on aphid control. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:39:22 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#e345a047-2013-4f30-84d2-13be81fd060a jezabel1961 2009-06-16T01:39:22Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#ec54a455-f44e-48e4-ba12-c5efcd2c8d0c Thanks. I tried a variety of these suggestions, and they've been effective. Now if only pollination doesn't pose a problem... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:44:20 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#ec54a455-f44e-48e4-ba12-c5efcd2c8d0c Trish 2009-06-15T21:44:20Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#5b0ad1e2-3eea-4c16-8898-d84beaae5b62 I was thinking aphids, which ants farm, as i know of no business ants would have with runner beans right off. But googling the problem i find that they are blackflies which ants also farm ( i did not know this) This in the UK, evidently, I don't know about for here, perhaps aphids, but i think the ants are likely tending something. Here is a thread about the problem in the UK. http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/vegging-out/ants-runner-beans_17334.html I'd spray with soapy water first off. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:39:05 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#5b0ad1e2-3eea-4c16-8898-d84beaae5b62 wil 2009-06-15T07:39:05Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#d5f80a2d-78d0-42be-aa63-eda7e0502519 Slugs and snails don't like copper tape either! Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:53:49 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#d5f80a2d-78d0-42be-aa63-eda7e0502519 Mandy 2009-06-15T06:53:49Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#b3a8f21c-cd20-43cd-ba80-132fd883e75b sprinkle sand around things to keep slugs away. they don't like to go over the texture of it Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:52:01 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#b3a8f21c-cd20-43cd-ba80-132fd883e75b Audrey ♥ 2009-06-14T22:52:01Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#b0de42d0-8d8b-4a1d-a647-c4f16b43d6f6 ants don't like chilli either, so could make up a spray....heat chilli powder or seeds in water and mix wth washing up liquid and garlic, strain and spray on plants.... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:03:10 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#b0de42d0-8d8b-4a1d-a647-c4f16b43d6f6 Mandy 2009-06-14T21:03:10Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#3025c4dd-9241-41d8-910a-2ca3ff5ee151 Keep soil wet! ants will nest in very dry soil....borax and icing sugar will kill ants . Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:59:15 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#3025c4dd-9241-41d8-910a-2ca3ff5ee151 Mandy 2009-06-14T20:59:15Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#9cc46b9f-1814-4eae-9932-8f21dd402538 Simply to keep ants and other insects away. My Red Bean Runner is being gnawed on by ants, and I really need a solution. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:32:42 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#9cc46b9f-1814-4eae-9932-8f21dd402538 Trish 2009-06-14T20:32:42Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#aa3f60fe-5606-470a-a1ce-c26ebea2d44f Protect from what? Need to be more specific. I use pyrethrin and consider it safe. I only use when needed. There are specific sprays for specific pests that are safe, like BT for cabbage loopers or corn worms. For non toxic general protection learn to use floating row covers to protect greens from flea beetles for instance. Around here that is the only way to go for that. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:26:04 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#aa3f60fe-5606-470a-a1ce-c26ebea2d44f wil 2009-06-14T20:26:04Z http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#51e42377-c599-43e8-8b56-a7e0e952ba74 Where could I get some stuff to protect my veggies without making them toxic? I know there are things out there, but haven't found anything yet. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:53:27 GMT http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/39924cc9-a577-4148-bbae-80e2808f7775#51e42377-c599-43e8-8b56-a7e0e952ba74 Trish 2009-06-14T19:53:27Z