I'm a member of a nice new group called "Gals Go Green" (stop by and visit) and today someone posted a great little pesticide recipe. I can't use it until Spring, but those of you that are in climates where you can garden, this is a great money saver.
All- purpose insect pest spray (Organic Gardening, 1996)
Here's what you need:
1 tsp powdered red hot pepper 1 garlic bulb 1 small onion 1 liter of water 1 tbsp of soap Knife Strainer
Here's what to do:
Chop onion and garlic. Add powdered red pepper. Mix the above ingredients into the water. Soak for 1 hour. Strain. Add soap. Stir well. Fill the sprayer. Spray plants thoroughly. Repeat spraying when necessary.
Two weekends ago, my husband was getting ready to tackle our large pile of wood from the precious trees that had to be taken down when our septic system was installed this summer. He went out, wedge and sledge in hand, ready to get started, and I admit, I was a bit concerned because of his heart attack a year ago last July, and the fact that he has trouble with his back. But he wasn't going to do a lot. Then a neighbor appeared, pulling behind him something we had never seen before, a hydraulic, manual log splitter, able to handle 10 tons pressure and split logs up to 18" long. It was so easy to use, and SO quiet compared to the log splitter my husband was going to rent. You do get some exercise, lifting the logs, and using your arms in sort of a rowing motion to move the wedge to and through the log. We were simply amazed!
We purchased one online for about what we would have paid rent a splitter for a weekend or two...no noise, no smelly gas smoke from running a power splitter, and so easy to use.
We saved in two ways, we're burning wood as I type and saving on our oil bill, and we saved by purchasing this reasonably priced item over renting as we'll be able to use it over and over. The handles are removed when not in use, and attached to the side of the splitter for easy storage in a relatively small space.
You should be able to click the image for more information if you're interested in one of these log splitters.
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