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I foolishly thought I had deterred the aphid scourge from devouring my basil. Not at all. It’s been growing, if not flourishing, so I’ve been happy to keep it watered and moderately sunned.

Today, as I’m checking on the health of my balcony paradise, I discover my precious herb covered in adult aphids, sucking the life from the innocent greenery.

It’s back to the heavy duty soap spraying. I haven’t lost the battle yet!