Garden secrets

Yesterday while visiting my grandparetns I learned some gardening secrets from their neighbor, Willie. He is a fascinating man who, along with his wife Lena, escaped from Nazi Germany in a motorcycle chase. I can't remember the details of the story, although I have heard it periodically throughout my life. I should get the scoop and edit this entry later.

Anyway, he has a BEAUTIFUL yard and garden. Yesterday he gave me the recipe/formula for how he treats his plants and grass. I guess it is organic. He mixes it up and then attaches a hose to a bottle and sprays away. Thought I would share it with all you other gardners out there.

SUMMER SPRAY (for grass):

1 cup epsom salt

1 cup listerine

1 cup liquid soap (like Ivory)

1 cup amonia

1 can beer

1 can coca cola

FALL

2 cup Epsom salt

2 cup liquid soap

3 Tablespoons of baking powder

3 cups of Tobasco (willie never uses tobasco)

TREE SPRAY (apply 2-3 times per year)

2 cups liquid soap (ivory)

2 cups listerine

TOMATOES

2 Tablespoons of Molasses

2 Tablespoons of liquid soap (ivory)