It's that time of year to be prepared to take on the pests that will want to invade your garden. Here is an organic, earth friendly spray to brew up yourself and have on hand.
Organic Bug Spray
1 unpeeled onion
1 unpeeled head of garlic
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 pints water
1. Chop onion and garlic and combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer 20 minutes.
2. Cool, add 1 tablespoon of dish soap and store in a jar in the refrigerator for 6 weeks.
To use: Strain soulution and place in a spray bottle to mist plants.
Use after solution cools, throw out any solution left after 6 weeks and make a new batch.
Red pepper spray is a good general insect spray and is effective against caterpillars.
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Oh my God! I was totally thinking that you were talking about bug spray to spray on yourself, not in your garden. And I was thinking "Ew, that must smell"!
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LoL! Ok, so I have my work cut out for me if I'm going to make a gardener out of you instead of a cook! ;D
Deletei wonder if it works on trees in early spring
ReplyDeleteJenny that's a good question, I'm not sure.
DeleteI've seen a number of homemade bug sprays, but this one I could make with what's at hand, thanks!
ReplyDeleteLeigh that's why this one is my favorite also. Nothing out of the ordinary to buy!
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