In article , Vicky
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I've been busily making my first batch of nettle manure as per the
instructions on the website. It claims there that this can act to deter
pests. Is this actually true? Has anyone succesfully used it like this?
My sweetpeas are already covered in aphids and I only put them out at the
weekend.

I have more trouble with aphids indoors than out! I presume it's because
of bluetits and so on outside. Fuchsias outside are fine, indoors they
really suffer.

Gardening without pesticides is a long slow process - the amount of
damage I get is now a lot less than 5 years ago, but it's not something
where you can expect instant results.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm