"T" > wrote in message ...
> On 08/15/2015 01:10 PM, Ian Field wrote:
>>
>> "T" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hi Ian,
>>>
>>> If you haven't done you soup/broth test in your slow
>>> cooker, in addition to your vegi's, toss in a dried
>>> Chimayo (New Mexico Red) chili pepper. Break off the
>>> end and pour out the seeds, or it will be very hot.
>>
>> Now I'm wondering what mischief I can get up to with a pile of hot
>> chilli seeds!
>
> Chuckle!
>
> Grind them up! Throw the powder on your lawn. It
> makes a excellent cat repellent.

Apparently; if you spice the food put out for the birds - it stops the
squirrels pinching it.

Cats don't like the oil in orange peel - I believe there's commercial cat
repellents based on that.