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Re: Rain and fall is on the way in PNW

In a message dated 97-08-24 17:48:47 EDT, you write:

<< I do need some advice about what to do with climbing roses
 and what to do about aphids. I have two young kids so I would prefer a
 natural way to take care of the aphids please >>

I am not an expert but I do belong to other mailing lists that give me a lot
of organic
ways to take care of pest so here goes. You take two teaspoons of a lemon
scented
dishwashing liquid to one gallon of water and spray till it drips off the
leaves. I have tried and it works but not as fast as the chemicals. I also
had a girlfriend that gives
her plants that as a watering technique instead of a spray as a preventative.
I have
done that once when my aphids were really bad. Personally, even though it
sound
really gross, I take great pleasure in squishing them off with my gloved
fingers the 
litte stinkers. :)
Annette 
zone 8
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