How can I protect my tomato, basil, and strawberry plants from pests?

You can make Natural Hot Pepper Garden Spray Recipe

Supplies Needed:

• 2-4 Cloves of Garlic
• At least 4 hot cayenne (or hotter) peppers
• 2 Tablespoons of vegetable or other oil
• 1 Tablespoon Liquid Castille Soap like Dr. Bronners
• 2-3 cups hot water
• Blender (I use my Vitamix)
• Towel, strainer, or cheesecloth

Instructions:

• Put garlic, peppers, oil, soap and water in a blender and blend on high for several minutes.
• Leave in a bowl or pitcher overnight or for at least 12 hours to intensify the effects of the garlic and peppers.
• Strain through towel, cheesecloth or strainer and store in a glass jar
• To use, pour about 2 TBSP in a 16 ounce spray bottle (or 3 TBSP in a 24 ounce) and shake well.
• Spray directly on plants as needed… I recommend wearing gloves!

Can be used as often as needed for preventative and pest controlling effects.

Hillela G, in your instructions, you said, and I quote "To use, pour about 2TBSP a 16 ounce spray bottle. Do you fill the bottle up with water?

Good Morn., Patty, I would plant Mary Golds around the flower bed, or pot, for the the pests DO NOT like the scent of this. Also, when your plants are not in blossom, then you will have blossoms from the Mary Gold. It is lovely, to remember, for this comes in handy for many plants. Just save the blossoms and you can start the NEW plants next yr., from these blossoms. This is great, and they smell so fresh, and deer, rabbits, and other pests do NOT like the scent. Best wishes, J.

Thank you, I'll go get some today.

I plant my herbs in pots and keep them out of the garden and I never have a problem with bugs and others bothering them. I have my strawberries in hanging pots for the same reason.