Like castor oil and apple cider vinegar, baking soda is one of those old-school kitchen pantry staples celebrated as a cure-all for everything from health problems to school science projects.

Baking soda can sweeten tomatoes and deter pests, but must be used sparingly to avoid harming plants. A light sprinkle around the base wards off slugs, ants, and aphids, and a diluted spray mix helps ...

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