Some gardeners swear that organic insect sprays work, others say they do not. Try this concoction on your garden aphids and make up you own mind.
To make 6 pints/ 3.4 litres spray
1Â lb/450g elder or rhubarb leaves, or 8oz/225g wormwood leaves
6 pints/ 3.4 litres water
Chop up the leaves and place in a large saucepan with 2 pints/1.15 litres water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain off the leaves, add the rest of the water and allow to cool. Transfer to a spray bottle, clearly labelled, and use against aphids as required.
