Re: Magic fertilizer mixes?
- To: perennials
- Subject: Re: Magic fertilizer mixes?
- From: B* a* B* M* <b*@mail.snider.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 12:48:29 -0600
Dear Pat,
Not to but in on this, BUT I was horrified to see nicotine in one of your
recipies, especially given your expressed concern about children and pets.
Nicotine is EXTREMELY toxic (much worse than common chemical sprays in
comparable amounts). A good site to check on toxidity is the Extoxnet page:
http://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet/
Please keep in mind that the chemical industry is not the only source of
dangerous poisons.
Beth Matney <bmatney@mail.snider.net>
At 12:12 PM 11/10/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi Chris,
>I use many of the home ingredient type formulas for my garden especially for
>bug sprays, as I have children and pets and dont like using chemicals. In
>answer to your beer question, the cheapest is fine. They dont really care
>what type :)
>Bug sprays that I use often are as follows, and if you would like any more
>just let me know.
>One red pepper diced and two cloves garlic squashed, in a gallon of water
>sit over night or a little longer, add in a little water, can be diluted 1/2
>stregnth if not too bad (bugs) strain out pepper and garlic after a few
>days, put in atomizer bottle and spray plants, bugs will stay away, must be
>applied after rain.
>#2- childrens shampoo (capful) nicotine juice (boiled chewing tobacco let
>sit overnight and strain dont keep tightly sealed can explode jar. Also it
>stinks keep in shed or garage!!!) about 1/2 c of that. 1/2 c mint mouthwash
>also in spray bottle.
>For lawns 2-3 x a year epsom salt in hose end sprayer mixed w/ a can of soda
>and a can of beer will dethach lawn........
>Enjoy
>Pat aka Plantermom@Juno.com
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