- Pests - September 16th 2022 Ant Solution - Diatomaceous Earth Used food grade Diatomaceous Earth Sprinkled where I noticed a hill was and ants were Made sure the area was drySprinked a bit for a light dusting24 hrs later noticed the ants were gone May 5th 2022 Aphid Solution - Neem oil Noticed more aphids on my turnips and cauliflowerOrdered this neem oil off amazonDiluted 2 tsp in 28 oz of water along with a drop of dishwashing soapSprayed it on the aphids in indirect sunChecked the next day and they were dark looking and dead – successNo harm to the plants March 29th 2022 Kale Aphid Infestation Gross November 10th 2021Sprouts Eaten By Birds Cabbage Sprouts Seems like they started really getting into the garden once I laid down the strawThey seem to peck at the area of straw around the sprout as wellToday they ate maybe 2 sprouts November 11th 2021Sprouts Eaten By Birds Celery Sprouts These were tiny, surprised they got to them. Left the stems intact Chard Sprouts Ate a couple, but left stems intact - Solution - Bird Netting with PVC Frame #staycollected