TousCela...Botanique Etc...: Grow a Vegetable Garden in Raised Beds: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
This post is from last summer I thought I would bring it back for another look this year!
May 30, 2011
TousCela...Botanique Etc...: Grow a Vegetable Garden in Raised Beds
TousCela...Botanique Etc...: Grow a Vegetable Garden in Raised Beds: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
This post is from last summer I thought I would bring it back for another look this year!
This post is from last summer I thought I would bring it back for another look this year!
May 29, 2011
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May 23, 2011
Lilac Perfume Recipe
I see my lilacs are now in full bloom ,This reminded me that I had added a post last year about how to make Lilac perfume , I actually didn't make it last year but I will for sure this year!
Here is the Post
Hope you do try this and if so please tell me how it went
Debbie
Lilac Perfume Recipe
I see my lilacs are now in full bloom ,This reminded me that I had added a post last year about how to make Lilac perfume , I actually didn't make it last year but I will for sure this year!
Here is the Post
Hope you do try this and if so please tell me how it went
Debbie
May 19, 2011
Dandelion Cordial
Image via Wikipedia
To six quarts of perfectly fresh picked dandelion heads allow one gallon of water.
Set aside for three days and nights, then strain through a cloth.
Now add three pounds of sugar, the juice, two lemons and three oranges and one-half cake of compressed yeast.
Put this mixture in a stone jar and let it remain for four days and nights;
Strain again through a cloth or fine strainer.
Then bottle.
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- Dandelion Wine (terraspirit.wordpress.com)
- Homemade Dandelion Syrup (witchesofthecraft.wordpress.com)
- Dandelion Jam (wholeurban.wordpress.com)
- Use Your Dandelions: Make Dandelion Jelly (treehugger.com)
Dandelion Cordial
Image via Wikipedia
To six quarts of perfectly fresh picked dandelion heads allow one gallon of water.
Set aside for three days and nights, then strain through a cloth.
Now add three pounds of sugar, the juice, two lemons and three oranges and one-half cake of compressed yeast.
Put this mixture in a stone jar and let it remain for four days and nights;
Strain again through a cloth or fine strainer.
Then bottle.
Related articles
- Dandelion Wine (terraspirit.wordpress.com)
- Homemade Dandelion Syrup (witchesofthecraft.wordpress.com)
- Dandelion Jam (wholeurban.wordpress.com)
- Use Your Dandelions: Make Dandelion Jelly (treehugger.com)
May 18, 2011
How to Create Mosquito Control with Plants
Here are more insect control plants for your outdoor living area!
Using chemicals for mosquito control can have a bad effect on our health, our pets and our environment when used heavily or long term. Why use potentially dangerous chemicals, when there are many attractive garden plants to put in your yard that work great to repel mosquitoes? Plant them around your areas of activity, wear a sprig of these plants on your clothing, while some can be applied to your skin and some can even be eaten to repel mosquitoes.
Here are just a few of the plants that naturally repel mosquitoes.
Here are just a few of the plants that naturally repel mosquitoes.
Instructions
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- 1 CITRONELLA GRASS: If you live in tropic climate, grow Citronella grass, also known as Lemon Grass in your back yard. Citronella grass is what is used to make citronella oil that is used in candles and lanterns as natural mosquito repellent. But Citronella grass needs a tropical climate to thrive, so you can use pure essential oil of citronella to rub on your skin. But don't use the fragrance oil as they are made for burning not for topical use.
- 2 SOYBEAN OIL: Look for repellents that are made from soybean oil. Natural repellents made of soybean oil are very effective repellents. Soybean oil also makes an excellent body moisturizer.
- 3 CATNIP: Catnip herb is highly effective natural mosquito repellent. Grow catnip around your patio and clip a sprig to wear to repel mosquitoes. But keep in mind that cats are greatly attracted to the plants. You can also try this homemade catnip mosquito repellent spray:
CATNIP MOSQUITO SPRAY
2 cups catnip, stemmed
3-4 cups mild rice vinegar
Rinse herbs, roll lightly with a rolling pin, then place the herbs in a clean quart jar and cover with vinegar. Seal jar and store in a dark cupboard for two weeks.
Shake jar lightly every day for two weeks. Strain the liquid into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate. Unused, this can be stored up to 6 months. To use, spray on exposed skin and around outdoor sitting area to repel mosquitoes. - 4 NEEM OIL: Use "neem oil" derived from the Nemba Tree, as it has also been found to be quite an effective mosquito repellent. You can also use Neem oil as an organic insecticide on crops, as it repels harmful insects like white flies, gnats, aphids, mites, and weevils. Neem oil also serves to strengthen crops against rust, scab, mildew, and blight.
- 5
- 6 BASIL: Grow basil in pots and place out on your patio to repel mosquitoes. Rub a handful of fresh basil leaves on your skin as a natural mosquito repellent.
- 7
- 8 PENNYROYAL: Grow Pennyroyal mint plants as a natural mosquito repellent or look for insecticides made from Pennyroyal oil. Pennyroyal repels flies, gnats, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. Pennyroyal is highly toxic, so the concentrated oil of pennyroyal should never be taken internally and should not be used topically by pregnant women. There are other options to use topically, so in my mind, this one may be best left in your garden.
- 9 MARIGOLD: Add Marigolds to your gardens. Many insects, animals and humans find the scent of Marigolds to be less than pleasant. Marigolds are a good plant for mosquito control in the yard. Marigolds also repel aphids and other insects that can attack vegetable plants.
- 10 ROSEMARY: The oil found in Rosemary serves as a natural mosquito repellent. Grow rosemary in a pot and place on your patio during the warmer months to repel mosquitoes. Since Rosemary does not tolerate cold climates, take the plant inside during the winter months.
- 11
- 12 GARLIC: Grow garlic in your gardens for effective mosquito control then eat the garlic to serve as a natural mosquito repellent wherever you go.
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How to Create Mosquito Control with Plants
Here are more insect control plants for your outdoor living area!
By braniac, eHow User
Using chemicals for mosquito control can have a bad effect on our health, our pets and our environment when used heavily or long term. Why use potentially dangerous chemicals, when there are many attractive garden plants to put in your yard that work great to repel mosquitoes? Plant them around your areas of activity, wear a sprig of these plants on your clothing, while some can be applied to your skin and some can even be eaten to repel mosquitoes.
Here are just a few of the plants that naturally repel mosquitoes.
Here are just a few of the plants that naturally repel mosquitoes.
Instructions
-
- 1
CITRONELLA GRASS: If you live in tropic climate, grow Citronella grass, also known as Lemon Grass in your back yard. Citronella grass is what is used to make citronella oil that is used in candles and lanterns as natural mosquito repellent. But Citronella grass needs a tropical climate to thrive, so you can use pure essential oil of citronella to rub on your skin. But don't use the fragrance oil as they are made for burning not for topical use. - 2 SOYBEAN OIL: Look for repellents that are made from soybean oil. Natural repellents made of soybean oil are very effective repellents. Soybean oil also makes an excellent body moisturizer.
- 3
CATNIP: Catnip herb is highly effective natural mosquito repellent. Grow catnip around your patio and clip a sprig to wear to repel mosquitoes. But keep in mind that cats are greatly attracted to the plants. You can also try this homemade catnip mosquito repellent spray:
CATNIP MOSQUITO SPRAY
2 cups catnip, stemmed
3-4 cups mild rice vinegar
Rinse herbs, roll lightly with a rolling pin, then place the herbs in a clean quart jar and cover with vinegar. Seal jar and store in a dark cupboard for two weeks.
Shake jar lightly every day for two weeks. Strain the liquid into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate. Unused, this can be stored up to 6 months. To use, spray on exposed skin and around outdoor sitting area to repel mosquitoes. - 4 NEEM OIL: Use "neem oil" derived from the Nemba Tree, as it has also been found to be quite an effective mosquito repellent. You can also use Neem oil as an organic insecticide on crops, as it repels harmful insects like white flies, gnats, aphids, mites, and weevils. Neem oil also serves to strengthen crops against rust, scab, mildew, and blight.
- 5
- 6 BASIL: Grow basil in pots and place out on your patio to repel mosquitoes. Rub a handful of fresh basil leaves on your skin as a natural mosquito repellent.
- 7
- 8 PENNYROYAL: Grow Pennyroyal mint plants as a natural mosquito repellent or look for insecticides made from Pennyroyal oil. Pennyroyal repels flies, gnats, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. Pennyroyal is highly toxic, so the concentrated oil of pennyroyal should never be taken internally and should not be used topically by pregnant women. There are other options to use topically, so in my mind, this one may be best left in your garden.
- 9
MARIGOLD: Add Marigolds to your gardens. Many insects, animals and humans find the scent of Marigolds to be less than pleasant. Marigolds are a good plant for mosquito control in the yard. Marigolds also repel aphids and other insects that can attack vegetable plants. - 10 ROSEMARY: The oil found in Rosemary serves as a natural mosquito repellent. Grow rosemary in a pot and place on your patio during the warmer months to repel mosquitoes. Since Rosemary does not tolerate cold climates, take the plant inside during the winter months.
- 11
- 12 GARLIC: Grow garlic in your gardens for effective mosquito control then eat the garlic to serve as a natural mosquito repellent wherever you go.
- 1
May 17, 2011
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (healthy version)
Image via Wikipedia1/2 cup (heaping) chopped hazelnuts
5 tablespoons oil
1- 3 to 4 oz dark chocolate bar
1/4 teaspoon stevia extract
4 tablespoons powdered milk
Pinch sea salt
Preparation:
Pour oil into blender. Add nuts. Blend for a minute or two until nuts are ground . and break chocolate bar into pieces and microwave for app. 30 seconds, then for another 15 seconds, until smooth. Stir in powdered milk stevia, and sea salt. refrigerate for 24 hrs.
5 tablespoons oil
1- 3 to 4 oz dark chocolate bar
1/4 teaspoon stevia extract
4 tablespoons powdered milk
Pinch sea salt
Preparation:
Pour oil into blender. Add nuts. Blend for a minute or two until nuts are ground . and break chocolate bar into pieces and microwave for app. 30 seconds, then for another 15 seconds, until smooth. Stir in powdered milk stevia, and sea salt. refrigerate for 24 hrs.
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