>We've been discussing tobacco and health. I've been trying online and off
>to find an inexpensive source of tobacco for my garden. Any ideas?
>
>One of the University websites has an article by an entomologist
>recommending RedMan tobacco sprinkled on the garden to keep pests away. He
>says to wear gloves when handling this brand of tobacco because it is so
>toxic. It can also be made into a "tea" when soaked in water and the garden
>watered with tobacco tea.
>
>I've had some interesting experiences down here in New Mexico going into
>tobacco stores and asking for large quantities of RedMan. Still trying to
>find it cheap...
>
>Kath
You can still buy tobacco in cans, I believe. However, for the pesticide
tea, collecting old cigarette butts (yuck...) and taking out the tobacco
and soaking it works just fine.
ginny
All stunts performed without a net!