| I became interested in essential oils because of love | | | | environment and can be harmful to your family and |
| of good fragrance. Soon I learned that there was | | | | pets. |
| more to these oils than good clean smell. | | | | Here are some tips that can help you grow a |
| *There are the amazing health benefits of these oils. | | | | beautiful garden with green essential oils. |
| These oils are the true essence of the plant and can | | | | 1. For an effective bug repellent, fill a 24-oz spray |
| help with things like headache, burns, upset stomach. | | | | bottle with water and add 2 - 3 drops of oregano, |
| *Are you aware that there are oils that you can use | | | | basil or thyme essential oil. To add zip to this green |
| in cooking. Try adding a drop of an herbal oil to that | | | | bug repellent, blend a clove of garlic and add to the |
| recipe instead of the herb in a bottle. | | | | solution with 2-tsp. insecticidal soap (add soap last). |
| *My newest discovery - essential oils in the garden. | | | | Spray this solution on or near infected plants. |
| Oils can help rid the garden of pests and weeds as | | | | 2. Apply cinnamon essential oil as an herbicide to get |
| well as make a healthy compost. | | | | rid of weeds. Take care to apply only to the weeds. |
| Spring is the time to rekindle our relationship with the | | | | 3. If you grow lavender, add the cuttings to the |
| garden. Whatever you're growing it's important, | | | | compost heap. Its a wonderful compost material and |
| whenever possible, to keep harsh chemicals away | | | | soil amendment. |
| from your plants. Harsh chemicals harm the | | | | |