Today’s Solutions: October 23, 2026

Urban farming is rapidly spreading, and many people spend more time growing food in their gardens. And with that good news comes the growing frustration of garden pests spoiling the fun. Snails take over your lettuce or aphids suck on your roses. As a responsible citizen supporting sustainability, you don’t want to use over the counter chemical pesticides. Here’s a simple recipe that drives pests away without doing any harm to you or the environment.

 

 

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