Garden Pests and Diseases: White crud on tiger lilies, 1 by Suny_Freebird

Suny_Freebird wrote:
You know, I never thought about castile soap, but I am so glad you mentioned it. I am ordering it over the internet, as we do not have a Target here (rural Alabama - Appalachians).

But you brought back some good memories to me. Years ago when my son was young, starting at age 3, I used to take him primitive camping in Bankhead National Forest. We had to hike in 3-1/2 mile and camped on a sandbar where bee branch - our fresh water supply which came from a waterfall - flowed into the Sipsy river. If you didn't backpack it in, you didn't have it, so weight and space was very important. I always carried in castile soap. I washed our cooking pot in it, washed our clothes in it, bathed with it and washed our hair with it. It didn't pollute the river or harm the fish or other wildlife and was very effective.

I taught him how to cut saplings and string with fishing line to catch fresh fish ... and so forth. Great times and great memories. He thought I was the coolest mom ever. One spring, summer and fall as he got a little older, we made seven trips to the forest staying at least a week each time. I believe in teaching survival skills young.

I just love DG - and the awesome folks like yawl are what makes it so special. Thanks so much for all the help and inspiration.

Have A Grateful Day,
Suny