During lockdown I have been doing a lot more work in the garden but I am always worried about hurting insects when clearing weeds. Are there any ways that you use to prevent hurting insects? Or any vegan gardening tips in general? Thanks 💚
Vegan gardening tips?
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Lysle
, May 19 2020 08:37 AM
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Posted 22 May 2020 - 01:32 PM
Vegetarian for five years. Quite enjoy it. I feel like it's the responsible thing to do, considering the inhumane handling of animals for human consumption.
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Posted 04 June 2020 - 09:32 PM
There’s natural repellents you can use. Or if you are up for it, grow all your veggies 100% indoors (controlled environment). My biggest thing has been using only vegan soil and fertilizers.
A really good natural bug repellent is neem oil. You can also plant certain plants, such as lavender, lemon balm, cat nip.. etc... to naturally deter bugs
A really good natural bug repellent is neem oil. You can also plant certain plants, such as lavender, lemon balm, cat nip.. etc... to naturally deter bugs
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Posted 13 June 2020 - 07:10 PM
Organizing your garden can help keep certain pests away from neighbor plants. I would just google "companion plant for _____" and then lay out your garden with those in mind! Also if you plant some flowers/plants that attract lady bugs and praying mantises (manti?) they like to eat the other buggos that may hurt your plants.
So far in my garden (1st year, raised bed, 8 by 4) I haven't gotten any pests, only had a few baby rabbits that had a nice snack on my broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. I added a mesh in addition to my fence to help keep the smaller critters out. I've heard marigolds will help deter these animals away as well, but I have not planted any yet.
Best of luck!
So far in my garden (1st year, raised bed, 8 by 4) I haven't gotten any pests, only had a few baby rabbits that had a nice snack on my broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. I added a mesh in addition to my fence to help keep the smaller critters out. I've heard marigolds will help deter these animals away as well, but I have not planted any yet.
Best of luck!
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Posted 16 June 2020 - 12:41 PM
Organizing your garden can help keep certain pests away from neighbor plants. I would just google "companion plant for _____" and then lay out your garden with those in mind! Also if you plant some flowers/plants that attract lady bugs and praying mantises (manti?) they like to eat the other buggos that may hurt your plants.
So far in my garden (1st year, raised bed, 8 by 4) I haven't gotten any pests, only had a few baby rabbits that had a nice snack on my broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. I added a mesh in addition to my fence to help keep the smaller critters out. I've heard marigolds will help deter these animals away as well, but I have not planted any yet.
Best of luck!
Thank you that is really helpful! 💚
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Posted 20 November 2020 - 01:49 PM
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