Certain insects just won’t leave your plants alone with the limited organic pest sprays you can find these days. That just goes to show that when you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Luckily this homemade pesticide will not harm your garden! It’s easy to make and super effective to get rid of pesky garden bugs. If you look forward to creating a glorious garden this Spring, this spray will aid you every step of the way!
This recipe was adapted from Keeper of the Home by Jami from An Oregon Cottage. Jami’s results (above) speak for themselves. This is a recipe that you don’t want to lose and just perfect for all of us gardeners with a mint patch. Mine has become so enormous it’s nice to find functional uses for a surplus of mint sprigs.
Ingredients:-2 whole heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled
(Here’s an easy trick to peel a whole head of garlic in under a minute!)
-3 c. mint leaves and stems
-2 tsp. dry cayenne pepper
-2 small squirts of eco-friendly dishwashing liquid
(Here’s an easy trick to peel a whole head of garlic in under a minute!)
-3 c. mint leaves and stems
-2 tsp. dry cayenne pepper
-2 small squirts of eco-friendly dishwashing liquid
Directions:
1. Pulse the garlic and mint in a food processor for several seconds.
2. Transfer the galic-mint mix to a pot of 12 cups water and add the cayenne.
3. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, let sit overnight
4. Strain into spray bottles or garden sprayer and add the two small squirts of dish soap, then shake to mix in.
2. Transfer the galic-mint mix to a pot of 12 cups water and add the cayenne.
3. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, let sit overnight
4. Strain into spray bottles or garden sprayer and add the two small squirts of dish soap, then shake to mix in.
To Use:
-Shake well before each use
-On a cloudy day or in the early morning or late evening (as to not burn the plants) spray all the leaves on affected plants top and bottom.
-Wait a few days to see the affect and then apply more (if needed). You may only need one application.
-Shake well before each use
-On a cloudy day or in the early morning or late evening (as to not burn the plants) spray all the leaves on affected plants top and bottom.
-Wait a few days to see the affect and then apply more (if needed). You may only need one application.
After spraying your plants just once you should start to notice the difference in your garden’s health. After about 4 weeks and 2 more applications of the spray (if needed) the plant will be looking good as new! This spray is safe for the whole garden so don’t feel as if you’re going to hurt any of your lovely plants.
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