Gardeners..

[surfergirl]

I have been getting back into one of my Hobbies. gardening. & am loving it.

for the first time nothing is dying,

well we are having good weather & loads of rain.

 

I love Basil & it starts out great then a white moth will come & love it also.

So I am wanting any suggestions to try so this moth doesn't keep coming back. I did see on better homes & gardens a tip to paint eggshells & stick them on paddle pop sticks,

 

I am also trying a compounding style of garden. plant say marrigolds with parsley,, I am not into sprays as the kids like to sometimes help themselves to the strawberries. 

 

so any suggestions would be awesome thanks.

[LeslieDean]

I like to 'pick' my basil from the local grocer.  I can not grow anything but old...

Edited November 24, 2013 by LeslieDean

[Cherie]

I assume those green caterpillars become those blasted white moths.  If you ever find out how to deal with them, Gabe, please let us know!  I'm sprinkling crushed eggshells around my Comfrey plants to hopefully slice them to shreds. Plants are going dormant here now so time will tell.  (feeling guilty for murderous thoughts against the caterpillars)
 

[rocket]

I have been getting back into one of my Hobbies. gardening. & am loving it.

for the first time nothing is dying,

well we are having good weather & loads of rain.

 

I love Basil & it starts out great then a white moth will come & love it also.

So I am wanting any suggestions to try so this moth doesn't keep coming back. I did see on better homes & gardens a tip to paint eggshells & stick them on paddle pop sticks,

 

I am also trying a compounding style of garden. plant say marrigolds with parsley,, I am not into sprays as the kids like to sometimes help themselves to the strawberries. 

 

so any suggestions would be awesome thanks.

 

Can you make a wire frame and cover with a fine netting from the fabric/sewing store.

[surfergirl]

Thanks Lynn will check it out.

[Sheila]

Sister Gabe, you might be better growing herbs on a kitchen windowsill.   Not only keeps the pests at bay, but makes the kitchen smell nice too.

[Sheila]

Just checked my 'Companion Planting' book, and Basil loves tomatoes, asparagus and parsley.   Doesnt like rue and sage.  Keeping pots of basil on outdoor tables or window-sills is supposed to keep house flies away.  Try searching online for good or bad companion plants - it really does work. 

[surfergirl]

Thanks Sheila. I love the no flies idea. I Will try and swap some plants around.

I was want to do some companion planting. Cool

[GrumpysWife]

I read somewhere too that if you put some penny's in a plastic bag with water in it will make the fly's leave. Not sure why. Google it.

[Toy Poodles]

what herbs are the most aromatic to grow inside and also useful for cooking? Also when the herbs over grow their pots do I need to transplant them or just trim them back? My Aloe Vera has totally taken over its pot, do they like to be crowded or should I separate them?