Protecting the Garden     

One of the oldest protections is to plant three red flowers in the garden. These will serve to keep away unwanted visitors

To protect the garden from storms and hail, be sure to plant vervain somewhere near it.

Destructive agents such as insects are an age-old problems.  To most effectively rid your garden of these, carry out any of these rituals during the barren signs, such as Leo, Virgo, Aries, Aquarius, or Gemini, during the wanting Moon.

Sprinkle the ground with cayenne pepper around the base of each afflicted plant, or spray them with a solution made of one cup water, to one-quarter cup of oinion juice (liquified in a blender), with one tablespoon of soap, such as dishwashing soap. Mix this well and spray it on. If the solution gets on the ground, flush the area with water well. After a few days wipe the leaves clean of the soap and insects, then spray with fresh water.

If problems persist, try natures way. Many nurseries sell ladybugs. They are inexpensive and can clear the garden of smaller insects quite fast. Praying mantis are also available in some locations.

Planting rue or marigolds among the other plants is another solution. Many insects hate the scent of these plants.