For those who garden out there, I just thought it would be helpful to have a list of herbs that can also repell pests in your gardens. Intermingled in the garden, herbs can keep vegetable crops free of most pests. Here's a short list that I'll keep adding to: Basil- Prevents against Asparagus Beetles, Tomato Heartworms and Thrips. How to Grow Basil Chives- Prevents against Aphids, Spider Mites and Japanese Beetles. How to Grow Chives Cilantro- Prevents against Aphids, Spider Mites and Colorado Potato Beetle. How to Grow Cilantro Dill- Prevents against Aphids, Spider Mites and Cabbage Moths. How to Grow Dill Garlic- Sulfur compounds created by garlic will prevent against Aphids, Spider Mites and a variety of ground insectsHow to Grow Garlic Mint- Prevents against Ants, Aphids, Cucumber beetles, flea beetles, imported cabbage worms, rodents, squash bugs and white flies. How to Grow Mint Oregano- Repels cabbage butterflies and cucumber beetles. How to Grow Oregano Parsley- Prevents against Carrot flies and asparagus beetles. How to Grow Parsley Rosemary- Prevents against imported cabbage worms and slugs. How to Grow Rosemary Sage- Wards off bean beetles, slugs, carrot flies and cabbage moths. How to Grow Sage Thyme- Repels cabbage worms, carrot flies and attracts beneficial insects to the garden. How to Grow Thyme
Nice. I don't have too many bug problems other than grasshoppers but I get them bad in the summer. The only thing I've found that helps control them is chickens believe it or not. I did buy two kinds of mint this year though. I'll be planting them shortly, maybe this weekend.