If I mention Julia and her partner Johan in my posts it is because they are in the gite at the moment enjoying a holiday before our next renters arrive. It gives the pair chance to get out working in the fields, so much easier being near the site they work on, they live and rent at Verfeil usually.
This morning I wanted to treat the donkeys against flies/ mouches. The portion of field that they are clearing is fly heaven, but donkey hell. We use a product recommended by the vet which is called Butox and is really for cows but works for donkeys. I asked Julia if she wanted me to treat her two donkeys but Julia is going to make a bio product from plants and leaves which is non toxic. I will give that a try when it is made and find out what plants she uses. I wonder if she also has a treatment for other pets against creepy crawly things.
I am always willing to learn new ways and as Julia and neighbour Magali are trained in what medicinal purposes plants have I will pick up on their knowledge. It reminds me of an old book we used to sell called something like Gerard's herbal. Sometimes old methods are the best for us and the planet.
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