Vegetables Gardening - Growing Organic Vegetables

Hello Organic Gardeners,

Earlier in the week, my roses were being decimated by very hungry JBs. Now they are standing tall, rose buds and new leaves are appearing without blemishes, and the JBs are gone despite the scorching heat in the NEast. I used diatomaceous earth, although I think I might have applied it incorrectly at first. After reading the instructions on the package, I decided to place the powder in a spray bottle along with some water. Once diluted completely, I sprayed all the remaining leaves and stems with the spray and immediately the JBs vanished. Later that evening, I noticed some of them had returned. So I decided to sprinkle the powder all over the bushes and all around the ground underneath.

Results: after three days, the JBs have not returned and the microscopic ants destroying one of my cumumber plants are gone. The remaining cucumber plants are green and strong, with no more browning taking place.

Variables: although, on the surface it seems the DE has worked on both the JBs and the ants, the scorching heat hovering over much of the Northeast might have some effect on both the JBs and the ants not going out to eat. Also, in the next few days, we are expecting some rain (which will wash away the DE) and cool things a bit. I'll know more next week.

My next experiment will be Cheryl's recipe listed below. I'm planning on using this recipe on the JBs that are trying to devour several Witch's Brooms around the property as well as on the roses, if they return. I'll let you all know the results.

Have a good weekend everybody. Stay cool.

C.T.
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> On Jul 16, 2013, at 6:48 AM, Cheryl Welch <mailto:gardenhappy50%40yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > Hi everyone,
> > I've been down with health issues but am making a good come back. On the bugs on your roses try this recipe:
> > 1 gallon of water in an enamel pan
> > chop 1 garlic clove
> > 1 cayenne hot pepper chopped
> > bring to a boil and shut off and let cool
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> > strain out all and pour into a spray bottle
> > Add: 1 tablespoon of dish soap
> > and 1 tablespoon of oil any oil it's just to help the spay stick to the leaves.
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> > shake before each use gently
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> > DO NOT SPRAY THIS ON PLANTS IF FULL SUN!!!!!!!
> > SPRAY ALL THE GROUND AREA ,BUT NOT THE ROOTS OF THE PLANTS ALSO, AND UNDER LEAVES
> > This should be done weekly for a while like about 4 weeks.
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> > For mildew on plants make a spray of 1 part of raw unpastureized milk and 4 parts water. Spray the squash or pumpkins and then the area around them.
> > Get this milk from a famer.
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