Destructive insects are an age-old problem to both Witch and normal gardener alike. To most effectively rid your garden of these carry out any of the following procedures while the wanting Moon is in one of the barren signs, such as Leo, Virgo, Aries, Aquarius, or Gemini.
Sprinkle ground cayenne pepper around the base of each afflicted plant (good for crawling pests), or spray them with a solution made of one cup water to one-quarter cup of onion juice (liquified in a blender) to one tablespoon of liquid soap, such as a biodegradable dishwashing soap. Mix this well and spray it on the plants. If any of the solution gets on the ground flush the area well with water. After a few days wipe the leaves clean of the soap and insects, and then spray with fresh, clean water.
If problems persist try nature's way. Many nurseries sell live ladybugs by the thousands. They are inexpensive and can effectively clear a garden of smaller insects quite fast. Praying mantis are also available in many location.
Planting marigolds and rue among the other plants is another popular method of controlling the pests. Many insects hate the odours of these herbs. Failing everything else, buy one of those organic plant sprays and use it according to instructions.
One old method of dealing with those animals who delight in munching on magical herbs is to make a straw image of the offending creature. Bury it in the garden in one of the barren Moon signs and you should have no moreproblems. *I would think that perhaps before trying any of these above methods it might be better to try and communicate with the offending pest and ask them to leave...or maybe when planting your garden plant extra for the bugs to have...you know, like that old saying:
"One for the rock, one for the crow,
One to die and one to grow."
And of course what Green Witch wouldn't have a toad or two in her garden! They will serve you well by eating lots and lots of insects. But they do require water so keep a saucer filled with fresh water at all times...and of course a home for them would help as well. You can now purchase an earthenware "toad abode" to encourage toads in your garden or you can make one yourself from an earthenware pot, by knocking a bit of the top edge away to make a "doorway" for the toads. ~Oceanna~*
Finally during the winter months, if you live in an area that receives freezing temperatures and/or snow, cover your garden with a thick mulch. Leave this on until spring has definitely arrived, and danger of frost has passed. *I might add that the mulch should never be applied to cover your plants until there has been at least one hard frost and the ground has started to freeze, otherwise all sorts of mice/rodents will take up residence for the winter in the comfy home you have provided and they will damage your plants.~Oceanna~*
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