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Catch up through cve4me Google + pages. There is one to suit you.Ol Sage Still Growshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07501697640784964084noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-69524443736876834662012-11-27T01:09:00.000-08:002012-11-27T01:12:01.367-08:00General information on Chamoiles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Scientific name : Matricaria recutita and Matricaria discoidea<br />
Two basic types.<br />
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<li>German Chamoile: An annual plant that really likes the sun. Reseeds itself when some of the flowers are unpicked.</li>
<li>Roman Chamoile: Low growing perenial tolerating most soil conditions. Really enjoyes being in the sun too.</li>
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Growing near herbs will actually increase the essential oil production.<br />
<a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/companion-planting-with-chamomile.html" target="_blank">Companion plant </a> information<br />
Chamomiles plants accumulate calcium, potassium and sulfur. Good in composts and when returned to the soil.<br />
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-17383962344512403822012-11-27T00:53:00.001-08:002012-11-27T01:10:35.243-08:00General plant information<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/general-information-about-catnip.html" target="_blank">Catnip</a><br />
<a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/general-information-on-chamoiles.html" target="_blank">Chamoile</a></div>
Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-58257903880672876762012-11-27T00:37:00.001-08:002012-11-27T00:50:31.880-08:00General information about catnip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Also known as Catswort and Catmint</div>
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A perienial plant of the Lamiaceae family - inclused mint.</div>
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There are two varieties that I have grown.</div>
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<li>Nepeta cataria and</li>
<li>Nepeta citriodora [ lemon catnip]</li>
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Part of the mint family and thus a member of the Nightshades.</div>
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Some may be sensitive to the effects where other just have no reaction.</div>
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Basically [ especially with cats] there are two ways of experiencing the effects.</div>
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<li>An olfactory one. The essential oils travel through the nose membranes reaching the area of the brain stimulated by "happy" pheromones and the cat goes wild.</li>
<li>When eaten the effect is a mellowing one</li>
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<li><b><u><span style="color: #274e13;">Freshness</span></u></b></li>
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<li>The old story of fresh is best ~ especially with Catnip as catnip is known to loose it's potency over time. When used in repellents the time frame is only a few ours of effective use.</li>
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<li>The concentrated nepetalactone within the catnip is a repellent.</li>
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<li>10 times more powerful than DEET if the essential oil has been steam distilled. Use as a spray. Not as effective when applied to the skin.</li>
<li>Mosquito repellent</li>
<li>Japanese Beetle spray.</li>
<li>Fly spray.</li>
<li>Termite repellent.</li>
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<li>needs to be applied to soil where termites are to be an effective deterrent to termite tunneling [ <a href="http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/news/110" target="_blank">1</a>]</li>
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<li>Relaxant for both humans and cats.</li>
<li>Calming effect similar to chamomile.</li>
<li>May also be used for a sedative effect.</li>
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<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://catniptimes.com/2012/10/10/all-about-catnip/" target="_blank">All about catnip</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><u><a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/companion-planting-for-catnip.html" target="_blank">Companion Planting with catnip.</a></u></span><br />
<a href="http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/news/110" style="color: red; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Termites repelled by Catnip oil</a> as seen on 27th November 2012.</div>
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-14426997716314684572012-11-27T00:05:00.004-08:002012-11-27T00:29:51.321-08:00How to makes a homemade spray to drive away flea beetles.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li>Water</li>
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<li>Gather the catnip by the hand full.</li>
<li>Use a mortar to crush the catnip allowing the essential oils to be released easily.</li>
<li>Seep the catnip in the water. </li>
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<li>Please note steam distillation is a better way of releasing the essential oil terpenoid nepetalactone that is needed for to really make this spray effective however being practical the above will suffice.</li>
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<li>Place in a spray bottle</li>
<li>Spray or drizzle on the plants</li>
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When you are actually using this spray please be aware of the effects the catnip will have on plants that <a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/companion-planting-for-catnip.html" target="_blank">really do not like living next door</a> to catnip. Also if the catnip that attracts the cats from the neighborhood is used will they love the vegetables sprayed to death! Some catnip plants literally have either an intense ten minute hyper relaxing effect or a mighty aggressive behavior effect on the cat ~ all depends on the cats sensitivity to the catnip. Not good if the vegetable patch is guarded by a cat unfriendly dog!</div>
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<u><b><span style="color: red;">Reference:</span></b></u></div>
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<a href="http://catniptimes.com/2012/10/10/all-about-catnip/" target="_blank">All about catnip</a><br />
<a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/companion-planting-for-catnip.html" target="_blank">Companion planting with catnip</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ghorganics.com/page2.html" target="_blank">Companion planting </a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catnip" target="_blank">Catnip</a></div>
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-48182871772360946212012-11-26T22:23:00.001-08:002012-11-26T22:23:14.185-08:00Companion planting for Catnip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><u><b>Good Neighbours</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Helps</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Help By</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Attracts</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Repeals</b></u></li>
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<li>Deters ants, aphids, flea beetles, Japanese beetles, Squash bugs, weevils.</li>
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<li><u><b>Bad / not good companions</b></u></li>
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-5215427817787411622012-11-22T01:00:00.000-08:002012-11-22T01:00:01.480-08:00Companion Planting with Hyssop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li>Cabbage, Cauliflower, Grapes</li>
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<li><u>Helped By</u></li>
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<li>Brussel Sprouts</li>
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<li><u>Attracts</u></li>
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<li>Honey Bees, Butterflies</li>
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<li><u>Repels / Distracts</u></li>
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<li>Cabbage Butterfly /Cabbage moth larvae, Flea Beetles, Slugs .</li>
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<li><u>Bad / Not Good Companions</u></li>
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<li>Radishes</li>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">General Information</span></b></u><br />
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Hyssopus officinalis [<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants" target="_blank">1</a>]<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://usagardener.com/how_to_grow_herbs/how_to_grow_hyssop.php" target="_blank">How to grow Hyssop</a></span></b></u><br />
<u><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants" target="_blank">List of companion plants</a></span></b></u><br />
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-67642870065882271952012-11-20T23:03:00.001-08:002012-11-20T23:03:23.171-08:00Companion Planting with Cilantro / Coriander<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Aphids, Potatoe Beetle, Spider Mites, White Flies</li>
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-4132738832673082752012-11-20T22:59:00.001-08:002012-11-20T22:59:04.828-08:00Companion Planting with Chervil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><u>Good neighbours /companions</u></li>
<li><u>Helps</u></li>
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<li>Broccoli, Lettuce, Radish</li>
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<li><u>Attracts</u></li>
<li><u>Repels / distracts</u></li>
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<li>Aphids</li>
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<li>Radish</li>
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Scientific name: Anthriscus cerefolium<br />
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Shade loving which makes it a great complement to shade giving plants.<br />
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Radishes make the Chervil taste spicier.<br />
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Also known as Flat Parsley<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">References</span></u></b><br />
<b><u><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants" target="_blank">List of companion plants</a></span></u></b><br />
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-19952682520848188752012-11-20T22:47:00.002-08:002012-11-27T01:14:22.309-08:00Companion Planting with Chamomile<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Good Neighbours / companions</li>
<li>Helps</li>
<ul>
<li>Basil, Cabbage, Cucumber, Onion, Wheat</li>
</ul>
<li>Helped by</li>
<li>Attracts</li>
<ul>
<li>Hoverflies, Wasps</li>
</ul>
<li>Repels / Distracts</li>
<li>Bad / not nice companions</li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: red;"><b><u>References</u></b></span><br />
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<a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/general-information-on-chamoiles.html" target="_blank">General information on Chamomiles</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants" target="_blank">List of Companion Plants</a><br />
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-7264945995837460432012-11-20T22:43:00.002-08:002012-11-20T22:43:29.049-08:00Campanion Planting with the Bay Leaf<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><u><b>Good neighbor/ </b></u><b><u>companions</u></b></li>
<li><u style="font-weight: bold;">Helps :</u></li>
<li><u style="font-weight: bold;">Helped by: </u></li>
<li><u><b>Attracts</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Repeals / Distracts</b></u></li>
<ul>
<li>Use Sprinkled dried leaves as part of a natural indseciticide dust.</li>
</ul>
<li><u><b>Bad / Not nice </b></u><b><u>campaigns</u></b></li>
</ul>
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<u><b><br /></b></u><u><b><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">General Information</span></b></u><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d;">Likes to grow in:</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d;">Length of life</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d;">Diseases</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d;">About the plant parts</span></li>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span><span style="color: red;"><b><u>References</u></b></span></div>
Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-75435605896776347132012-11-20T22:23:00.003-08:002012-11-20T22:23:47.430-08:00Companion Planting with Squash<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<ul>
<li><u><b> Good Neighbours / companions </b></u></li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
<ul>
<li><u><b>Helps</b></u></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">Flower after pollination</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li> Beans, Corn, Sweet Corn </li>
</ul>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Helped by: </span></li>
<ul>
<li>Buckwheat, Catnip, Radishes that trap flea Beetles, Tansy</li>
</ul>
<li><u><b>Attracts</b></u></li>
<ul>
<li>Ground Beetles, Spiders</li>
</ul>
<li><u><b>Repels/ Distracts</b></u></li>
<ul>
<li><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></b></li>
</ul>
<li><u><b>Bad / Not nice companions</b></u> </li>
<ul>
<li>Potato</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<div>
<span style="font-size: large;">General Information</span></div>
<div>
There is a method of companion planting that is called the three sisters. This involves growing corn as a starter crop. Then adding climbing beans and one member of the Curcurbita family. Squash and pumpkins being one of the members.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><u>Reference</u></b></span><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants" target="_blank">List of companion plants</a></div>
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-72180379934191789762012-11-20T20:42:00.000-08:002012-11-20T20:42:50.085-08:00Companion Planting with Parsnip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><u><b>Good Neighbours:</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Helps</b></u></li>
<ul>
<li>Fruit Trees</li>
</ul>
<li><u><b>Helped by</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Attracts</b></u></li>
<ul>
<li><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">the flowers withh attract a variety of predatory insects</span></b></li>
</ul>
<li><u><b>Repels/ Discourages</b></u></li>
<ul>
<li>The flowers left under fruit trees [like the apple] will deter the coddling moth and light brown apple moth.</li>
<li>Fruit flies, house flies, red spider mite, pea aphids are all affected by the Parsnips root chemical Myristricin.</li>
</ul>
<li><u><b>Bad / Not nice companions</b></u></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">General Information</span><br />
Scientific name : Pastinaca Sativa<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: red;">References</span></b></u></div>
Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-40424617688519325712012-11-20T20:39:00.003-08:002012-11-20T20:39:58.797-08:00Natural remedies for removing or controlling pests, disease, molds, weeds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Codling Moth </b> http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/how-to-make-homemade-spray-that-removes.html<br />
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<b>Fruit Flies</b> http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/how-to-make-homemade-spray-that-removes.html<br />
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<b>House Flies</b> http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/how-to-make-homemade-spray-that-removes.html<br />
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<b>Light Brown Apple Moth</b> http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/how-to-make-homemade-spray-that-removes.html<br />
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<b>Red Spider Mite</b> http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/how-to-make-homemade-spray-that-removes.html<br />
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-68839396529431636422012-11-20T20:33:00.003-08:002012-11-20T20:33:38.861-08:00How to make a homemade spray that removes house flies, pea aphids, red spider mites and fruit flies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Making your own home made and completely natural pest deterrent / removal spray is a wonderful experience.<br />
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The roots of a parsnip contain Myristricin. This chemical is toxic to fruit flies, house flies, red spider mites, pea aphids.<br />
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<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>For every one liter of water blend three parsnips.</li>
<li>Strain the blended pulp.</li>
<li>Use within a few days, especially on and around the fruit trees and peas.</li>
</ol>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">Reference</span></u></b><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants" target="_blank">List of companion plants</a><br />
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Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-82873798261542010832012-11-20T20:00:00.001-08:002012-11-20T20:00:13.385-08:00Companion Planting with Mustard<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Good Neighbours / Companions<br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Helps</li>
<ul>
<li>Brussel Sprouts, Cabage, Cauliflower, Radish, Turnips</li>
</ul>
<li>Helped By</li>
<li>Attracts</li>
<li>Repels / Distracts</li>
<li>Bad / Not nice companions</li>
<ul>
<li>Various pests</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>General information</u></span><br />
Scientific name : Brassicacaeae Sinapis alba<br />
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<span style="color: red;">References</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plan" target="_blank">List of Companion Plants</a></span></div>
Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-46849387484617594542012-11-20T19:30:00.000-08:002012-11-20T22:41:25.325-08:00Companion Planting for Caraway<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<u>Good neighbours/ companions</u><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><u>Peas</u></li>
</ul>
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<u>Helps : </u><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><u>Strawberries</u></li>
</ul>
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<u>Helped by</u><br />
<u>Attracts : </u><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Parasitic wasps and flies that then help keep the other insects away</li>
</ul>
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<u>Repels / Distracts</u><br />
<u>Bad/ not nice companions</u><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Anise / Dill, Fennel</li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">General information</span><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Scientific name: Carum carvi</li>
</ul>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>The long roots help brake up and condition any heavy soil. Thus shallow rooting plants benefit when planted together with caraway.</li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: red;"><u>references</u></span><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants" target="_blank">List of companion plants</a></div>
Susan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09788071085147411073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099204376446983878.post-35983562577559283462012-11-20T19:05:00.001-08:002012-11-22T18:29:43.218-08:00Companion Planting with Eggplant / Aubergine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><b><u>Good </u></b><b><u>Neighbours</u></b></li>
<li><b style="text-decoration: underline;">Helps: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>Beans and peppers</li>
</ul>
<li><b><u>Helped by</u></b></li>
<ul>
<li>Marigolds deter nematodes, </li>
<li>Mint, </li>
<li>Tarragon</li>
</ul>
<li><b><u>Attracts</u></b></li>
<li><b><u>Repels/ distracts</u></b></li>
<li><b><u>Bad / Not nice companions</u></b></li>
</ul>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">General information</span></u></b><br />
Scientific name: Solanum melongena<br />
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Part of the Nightshade family : Related to Peppers, Potatoes and Tomatoes<br />
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Susceptible to early and light blight - builds up in the soil and gets worse every year. Once a member of the family is planted leave the ground fellow for three years afterwards. Thus the blight problem is negated.<br />
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Members of the nightshade family [ Peppers, potatoes and tomatoes] and walnuts do not like each other. The walnut produces an allelopathic chemical called juglone that inhabits the growth of all members of the nightshade family</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Acorn Squash [Cucurbita moschata]</li>
<li>African cucumber [ Momordica charantica]</li>
<li>Balsam pear[ Momordica charantica]</li>
<li>Banana Squash [Cucurbita moschata]</li>
<li>Butternut squash [Cucurbita moschata]</li>
<li>Buffalo Gourd Butternut squash [Cucurbita foetidissima]</li>
<li>Cantaloupe [Cucumis melo]</li>
</ul>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Cassaba [Cucumis melo]</li>
<li>Cucumber [Cucumis sativus]</li>
<li>Fig Leaf Gourd [Cucurbita ficifolia]</li>
<li>Gerkins [ Curcumis anguria]</li>
<li>Gourd [Cucurbita]</li>
<li>Honeydew [Cucumis melo]</li>
<li>Hubbards [Cucurbita maxima]</li>
<li>Malabar Gourd [Cucurbita ficifolia]</li>
<li>Melons [Cucumis but for watemelon]</li>
<li>MuskMelon [Cucumis melo]</li>
<li>Netted Melon [Cucumis melo]</li>
<li>Pumpkin [Cucurbita pepo]</li>
<li>Scollops [Cucurbita pepo]</li>
<li>Snake Gourd [Trichosnathes]</li>
<li>Straight necks [Cucurbita pepo]</li>
<li>Summer Squash [Cucurbita pepo]</li>
<li>Turban gourds [Cucurbita maxima]</li>
<li>Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus]</li>
<li>Wax Gourd [ Benincasa hispida]</li>
<li>Winter squashes [Cucurbita mixta]</li>
<li>Yellow- flowered gourds [Cucurbita pepo]</li>
<li>Zucchini [Cucurbita pepo]</li>
</ul>
References<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Cucurbita/index.html" target="_blank"><br /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Cucurbita/index.html" target="_blank">Cucurbitaceae -- fruits for Peons, Pilgrams and Pharaohs</a></div>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/what-belongs-in-allium-family.html" target="_blank">Allium Family</a></li>
<li><a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/the-brassica-family.html" target="_blank">Brassica Family</a></li>
<li><a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/what-belongs-in-cururbitaceae-family.html" target="_blank">Cucurbitaceae Family</a></li>
<li><a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/what-belongs-in-fabaceae-family.html" target="_blank">Fabaceae Family</a></li>
<li><a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/what-belongs-in-nightshade-family.html" target="_blank">Nightshade family</a></li>
</ul>
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Comprises of the legume or bean family.<br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>String beans</li>
<li>Stringless beans</li>
</ul>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>French haricot beans</li>
<li>snap beans</li>
<li>black beans or black turtle beans</li>
<li>cranberry beans [ tan speckled with maroon or white with crimson]</li>
<li>Kidney beans</li>
<li>cannellini or white kidney beans'pinto beans</li>
<li>white beans [ navy beans]</li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>general information</u></b></span><br />
Orginated in Central and South America.<br />
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can be either harvested when immature or mature in growth.<br />
Green beans are high in vitamin C and dietary fibre.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><u><b>Resources</b></u></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://eol.org/pages/645324/overview" target="_blank">Phaseolus vulgaris</a></span><br />
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Under the classification of Polemonieles or Solanaceae there are over 2800 species of nightshade plants. These come in the forms of trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables and flowers<br />
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Some of the common ones that you may have weekly dealings with are the<br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Vegetables</li>
<ul>
<li>bell pepper</li>
<ul>
<li>green</li>
<li>red</li>
<li>yellow</li>
</ul>
<li>Carrots</li>
<li>Egg plant</li>
<li>Tomato</li>
<li>Tabacco plant</li>
<li>White potato</li>
</ul>
<li>Common Seasonings oe spices</li>
<ul>
<li>Cayenne pepper</li>
<li>Paprika</li>
<li>Tabasco Sauce,</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>belladonna</li>
<li>Garden Huckleberry [Solanum melanocerasum]</li>
<li>Ground cherries [Physalias]</li>
<li>Mandrake</li>
<li>Mints [basiol, oregano...]</li>
<li>Morning Glorey</li>
<li>pepinos</li>
<li>pimentos</li>
<li>tomatillos</li>
<li>tamarios</li>
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<span style="color: red;"><u><b>Reference</b></u></span><br />
<a href="http://www.squidoo.com/what-are-nightshade-plants-tomatoes-potatos" target="_blank">What are Nightshade plants</a><br />
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<li><u><b>Chives</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Onions </b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Garlic</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Leeks</b></u></li>
<li><u><b>Shallots</b></u></li>
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<u>Natural Order</u><br />
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<li>Apiaceae</li>
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<u>Origins:</u> From the regions of Mediterranean and the Black Sea. </div>
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There are reports that Switzerland had Dill as far back is the Neolithic period. </div>
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<u>Names also known by:</u><br />
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<li>In the new Testament Dill is referred to as "Anethon" in Matthew xxiii, 23.</li>
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<li>Also known as Anise [ mistranslation of Anethon]</li>
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<u>Growing cycle:</u> Hardy Annual</div>
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Height : </div>
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<li>Grows to 61 to 76 cm [24 to 30 inches] tall.</li>
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<u>Soil Type preferred.</u><br />
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<li>Prefers a sandy soil</li>
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<u>Characteristics</u></div>
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<li>Being similar to Fennel can sometimes be mistaken for each other.</li>
<li>Leaves</li>
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<li> Dill has slightly broader leaves resembling thread like pine needles.</li>
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<li>Flowers</li>
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<li>Numerous yellow flowers situated on a compounded umbel.</li>
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<li>Petals: rolled inward.</li>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">References </span></u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ourherbgarden.com/dill.html" target="_blank">Our Herb Garden - Dill </a></div>
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<li>Good Neighbours / companions</li>
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<li>Cucumbers</li>
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<li>Helps</li>
<li>Helped by</li>
<li>Repels /Distracts</li>
<li>Bad / Not Nice companion</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>General Information</b></u></span><br />
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<li>Likes to grow:</li>
<li>Life Length</li>
<li>Diseases</li>
<li>Plant parts</li>
<li>Improve in soil</li>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">References</span></u></b><br />
<b><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></b><b><u><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.albertahomegardening.com/does-companion-planting-work-just-ask-my-beans/" target="_blank">Does companion planting work? Just ask my beans.</a></span></u></b><br />
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<li><u>Good Neighbours / companions</u></li>
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<li>Basil, Orka, Tomatoes</li>
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<li><u>Helps</u></li>
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<li>Marjoram</li>
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<li><u>Helped by</u></li>
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<li>Geraniums, Petunias, Tomatoes</li>
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<li><u>Repels /Distracts</u></li>
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<li>Tomato Hornworm</li>
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<li><u>Bad / Not Nice companion</u></li>
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<li>Beans, Kale, Cabbage, Brussle Sprouts</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>General Information</b></u></span><br />
A member of the <a href="http://oldsagegrows.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/what-belongs-in-nightshade-family.html" target="_blank">nightshade family</a> with the scientific name of Solanaceae, Capsicum<br />
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<li>Likes to grow:</li>
<li>Life Length</li>
<li>Diseases</li>
<li>Plant parts</li>
<li>Improve in soil</li>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">References</span></u></b><br />
<b><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></b><b><u><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.albertahomegardening.com/does-companion-planting-work-just-ask-my-beans/" target="_blank">Does companion planting work? Just ask my beans.</a></span></u></b><br />
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