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  THE VIOLET HUMMINGBIRD

Spring and Summer 2023:

Oh the growth!  Oh the addition of herbs and flowers and vegetables!  The pictures are just so lovely!  Seems like every day there's more growth, more green more love!  

I'm am creating a 'bug aversion' planter.   Herbs are our best friend and to most flying annoyances, they are exactly that.  A little Catnip, Basil, Thyme, Lemongrass and Lavender.  The strong scent of these herbs will help keep bugs at bay.

Another option are smudge sticks of Sage, Lavender and other herbs mentioned above.  The high level of citronellal from Lemon Balm and Lemon Thyme, bugs detest.  Burning Sage along with Lavender and other herbs keep bugs away also.  The smoke of the sage with the chemical properties of linalool and camphor of the herbs, make the bugs stay away also.

Herbs don't only make for a tasty meal but they help us in so many other ways!

Have any other questions?  Send me an email!  Have a wonderful day!

Japanese Beetles

7/20/2023

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These are one of the most despicable creatures I have encountered in a long time.  They are right up with ticks - at least chickens like ticks but nothing I know of eats these little buggers.

I'm working hard to keep them from destroying my flowers/herbs/and trees.  I finally think I have a good combo - garlic and cayenne pepper with a tablespoon (I think I put than that in my sprayer), fill with water and spray.  This is a daily thing for me because I forgot to spray my yard in the spring.

I did that last year and they were non existent - this year, with all the water they can burrow deeper and come out strong - blech!

So if you're looking to salvage your gardens, try using garlic and cayenne with some dish soap.  Let me know if it works for you.  If you got a tried and true recipe that is clean, send it along and I'll pass on the info!

​Talk soon!
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    I am formerly trained in Essential Oil Blending, Herbalism and Reiki II attuned.  I create harmonious blends that enhance and support peoples lives. 
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