For The Garden
Basic Liquid Insecticidal Soap
1 qt. water
1 tsp. liquid organic soap
Combine and spray on plants as needed saturating the leaves.
For organic fungicide: Add 2 tsp. of baking soda and thoroughly coat all surfaces of affected plant. Effective treatment for powdery mildew.
Insecticidal Soap (chewing insects)
1 qt. water
1 tsp. liquid organic soap
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
Mix the water and soap. Add the garlic and let sit, covered, for 24 hours. Strain out the garlic and spray as needed.
Deer and Rabbit Repellent
1 qt. water
4 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot)
1 tsp. garlic
Combine water, soap and pepper sauce. Add garlic and let sit, covered, for 24 hrs. Strain and use as needed on plants as well as the perimeter of the garden. WEAR GLOVES WHEN APPLYING.
Baking Soda Spray
2 Tbsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 gallons warm water
Combine oil and soda. Mix well. Slowly add to water and stir well. Use to prevent/treat powdery mildew.
Bug Puree
Gross but it works. Gather up a quantity of whatever insect has invaded your plants. (Japanese beetles!) Puree them in an old blender (or whatever gets the job done) and mix with water. Let sit overnight,covered. Strain and spray as needed.
For Ants
Sprinkle borax mixed with sugar along the trails and near their hills where they are coming into your home.
To prevent “damping-off” in seedlings
Steep two Chamomile tea bags in 4 c. hot water for 10 minutes. Compost the tea bags and let the water cool. Use instead of water to mist the soil around seedlings until the first set of true leaves appear. Chamomile naturally protects seedlings from soil-borne diseases.
For The Home:
All-Purpose Cleaning Solution
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup baking soda
1 cup ammonia
1 gallon hot water
Combine in a bucket. Use for general cleaning and mopping. No rinsing needed.
Natural Furniture Polish
2 cups mineral oil
1 tsp. citrus oil (orange, lemon etc.)
Use a cloth to apply and buff until shiny.
