Send us a textThis is all about pests and diseases.  About the good, the bad, and ugly insects.  We will be talking about some diseases which are prevalent in kitchen gardens.https://www.greenlifeindustry.com.au/Attachment?Action=Download&Attachment_id=1975#:~:text=Aphids%20are%20relatively%20small%2C%20bulbous,to%20be%20present%20in%20Australia.https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Powerful-Pollinators_NSW-and-NE-Vic_SF-brochure-6.3-ONLINE.pdfhttps://www.bhg.com.au/how-to-attract-ladybugs-to-your-yardhttps://www.facebook.com/healthyyardsinternational/photos/a.367647497006552/1463130807458210/?type=3The backyard organic garden, Keith Smith, Australia, 1990https://www.flowerpower.com.au/garden-advice/gardening/how-to-identify-good-bugs-in-my-garden-7-beneficial-insects-that-help-plants/https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pest-insects/citrus-pests?nopaging=1https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/know-your-weeds/9430076 Organic recipes from https://gardenerdsking.com/organic-control/ White oilTraditionally used against aphids, tiny caterpillars, leaf miners, mealy bugs, mites, and scale.500 mL Vegetable oil100mL dishwashing detergent (organic would be best)Mix the two liquids in a large far or bottle with a tightly secured lid. Before each use, shake vigorously. Keep it in a cool area. Use 1 tablespoon to 1L water. Chili125 mL BURNING hot Chili480 mL water29 mL dish soap (organic/natural is best)Puree chili; add water; leave to sit overnight. Strain this mixture (Be careful – it could burn!) and mix in soap and wa-la- a potent homemade, ready-to-use pesticide! Fungal Spray3.5 L Water0.5 teaspoon (mild) liquid soap1 tablespoon baking soda NB. This needs to be used straight away as it cannot keep. Don’t spray in the heat of the day and make sure the plants have been watered a few Support the showAny links pertaining to this podcast will be in the show notes or through my website. www.stemsleavesandroots.comThank you to Maddy Thorpe for the artwork. Thank you to Phyllis King for her research.Subscribe now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2091261/support - Check out my Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stems_leaves_roots/Check out my facebook page https://facebook.com/stems_leaves_roots/ Check out my tiktok @stemsleavesroots

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