Wellness — gardening

6 herbs that repel bugs, scents that naturally repel insects Peppermint, Lavender, Yarrow, Basil, Lemon Verbena, and Rosemary

6 Natural Insect-Repelling Herbs

Many of us know lightning a citronella candle helps keep mosquitos at bay on a warm summer evenings, but did you know there are other aromatic plants that repel mosquitos, gnats, no-see-ums (which incidentally is the most appropriately named bug of all time) and other pesky bugs? Peppermint, rosemary, and lavender we think of as 'grandparent herbs'. Our wise elders. These medicinal herbs can be grown in most climates and are gentle at keeping unwanted insects away during those lovely summer months when we finally get outside to soak up nature!

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Sacred Elements
Magnolia: 3 ways to enjoy the petals of this ancient tree

Magnolia: 3 ways to enjoy the petals of this ancient tree

Discover ways to incorporate this ancient tree medicine into your life! Magnolias have edible flowers similar to a rose petal with even more bite. Their flavor is reminiscent of ginger and cardamom and they are delicious in many different types of dishes.

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roses are natural aphrodisiac love valentines garden grow

Nature's Sensual Side

Our natural world offers an abundance of sensual treats, from root to leaf and flower to seed, from avocado trees to passionflowers, come and discover the sensual side of plant life with us.

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