How to Repel Hornworms
by
Stockpiling Moms
(IC: blogger)
Garden Tip – How to repel horn worms.
To repel horn worms mix 1 cup crushed calendula leaves and flowers (Marigolds) with 2 cups water. Steep for 24 hours and strain. Add 1 1/2 quarts water and 1/4 tsp. dish soap to a spray bottle and spray on your plants.
You can read this post on harvesting and drying calendula leaves and flowers.
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To repel horn worms mix 1 cup crushed calendula leaves and flowers (Marigolds) with 2 cups water. Steep for 24 hours and strain. Add 1 1/2 quarts water and 1/4 tsp. dish soap to a spray bottle and spray on your plants.
You can read this post on harvesting and drying calendula leaves and flowers.
Garden Posts You May Enjoy:
How to re-grow celery from celery
How to re-grow onions from onions
Mini Greenhouse Using Egglands Best Carton
DIY Garden Markers
How to re-grow a Pineapple from a Pineapple
Visit more Home and Garden Posts and be sure to follow our Garden Board Stockpiling Moms on Pinterest
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Published June 8th, 2013 7:21 PM
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Alexandra Arena on Jul 30, 2013Great tip, @Stockpilingmoms!
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 13, 2017
Great tip! I grow a lot of marigolds and now know what to do with some of them after deadheading. I just pick them off when I find them.
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