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Old 12-27-2011, 08:01 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by laserlight View Post
i need to think about the organic issue more because mom said she couldnt keep her roses alive without fungicide.
A common misconception is that "certified organic" means no pesticide. This is false.

If your Mom wanted to use a fungicide that is approved for certified organic farms, she could choose potassium bicarbonate -- which is what Baking Powder and toothpaste were made of before manufacturers went on the cheap. It is available under several brands, here's the Monterey Gardens brand I use and sell locally to my customers:
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