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Lemon grass has many uses. It is often used as an ingredient in Thai food recipes. Homemade natural skincare, candles and perfumes sometimes contain lemon grass. On our farm, we simmer 1 part water with 1 part sugar and a few macerated pieces of lemon grass to make a simple syrup for sweetening lemonade or other beverages.
Marigolds are easily grown from seed or transplants. Plant them in full sun. With very little care, marigolds bloom prolifically during the late spring and summer. To encourage continual blooming, deadhead the plants by removing flowers as they die. Marigolds come in many shades, including creamy yellow, right bright yellow, orange, gold, burgundy, and combinations of two colors.
Besides being a gorgeous bug repellent, marigold flowers are edible in salads and the dried leaves make a delicious tea.
Nasturtium flowers have a peppery flavor that is delicious in salads. In addition, nasturtiums are used medicinally as a sore throat remedy as the leaves are a natural antibiotic that is high in vitamin C.
500 LEMON BALM SEEDS Melissa officinialis Attracts BEES&BUTTERFLIES citronellal
Lemon mint can be used to repel mosquitoes. It has a balmy smell that you will love and mosquitoes hate.Thai Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass Plant - Must Have Herb! - Cymbopogon - 4" Pot
Thai lemon grass is not a particularly beautiful plant, but it is very effective as a natural mosquito repellent. An aromatic grass that gives off a lovely, lemony smell when rubbed or cut, it is extremely easy to grow in a landscape or on your patio. It t is tolerates full sun or partial shade, and likes plenty of water. Before enjoying an evening on the patio, snip a few of the leaves to release the odour that is pleasant to humans, but repellent to mosquitoes.Lemon grass has many uses. It is often used as an ingredient in Thai food recipes. Homemade natural skincare, candles and perfumes sometimes contain lemon grass. On our farm, we simmer 1 part water with 1 part sugar and a few macerated pieces of lemon grass to make a simple syrup for sweetening lemonade or other beverages.
Marigolds
Marigold flowers give off a fragrance that is unappealing to many insects, especially to certain types of beetles, leaf cutters,the dreaded tomato horn worm, and some detrimental nematodes. Plant them near tender vegetables or place them in a pot on your picnic table. In addition to growing the flowers in strategic areas around your yard, you can also whirl the flowers with some water in your blender, strain and use as a pest deterrent spray.Marigolds are easily grown from seed or transplants. Plant them in full sun. With very little care, marigolds bloom prolifically during the late spring and summer. To encourage continual blooming, deadhead the plants by removing flowers as they die. Marigolds come in many shades, including creamy yellow, right bright yellow, orange, gold, burgundy, and combinations of two colors.
Besides being a gorgeous bug repellent, marigold flowers are edible in salads and the dried leaves make a delicious tea.
Flower Marigold Queen Sophia, Tagetes patula, 100 Seeds by David's Garden Seeds
Nasturtium
Nasturtiums are effective for repelling white flies, squash bugs, beetles and aphids. They prefer lots of sun and soil that is allowed to dry out between watering. These hardy plants will often grow in places that other plants will not tolerate, and bloom best when grown in average to poor soil conditions. Grow nasturtiums near tender vegetables or in a pot on your picnic table or patio. The seeds can be harvested and soaked in water for use as an insect repellent spray.Nasturtium flowers have a peppery flavor that is delicious in salads. In addition, nasturtiums are used medicinally as a sore throat remedy as the leaves are a natural antibiotic that is high in vitamin C.
70 Seeds, Nasturtium "Jewel Mixture" (Tropaeolum majus) Seeds By Seed Needs
Catnip Seeds 400 Seeds
Catnip is known to repel ants, aphids, roaches, and beetles. It repels mice, but cats love it. Still, it is a hardy perennial that belongs to the mint family. Its soft, heart-shaped leaves are gray-green. Catnip produces small white or lavender flowers. Plant it in full sun in a well-drained soil. This hardy perennial requires little care and is a butterfly attractor.Non-Hybrid Herb Mexican Mint Marigold 100 Seeds per Packet
Mexican Mint Marigold has a licorice flavor and scent, similar to French tarragon. This hardy plant grows well in warm temperatures. It is also known as Mexican tarragon Root Beer Plant, Yerba Anis or Cloud Plant. Its strong odor is a potent deterrent to pests, while the small, yellow flowers attract pollinators. Use as a culinary substitute for French tarragon.200 PENNYROYAL MINT Mentha Pulegium Herb Flower Seeds
Pennyroyal is a highly toxic member of the mint family. It's crushed, dried leaves have long been used to repel fleas and other pests. Although it is sometimes used as an herbal remedy for various maladies, it can be poisonous to pets and humans if ingested.Garlic
Garlic repels aphids, borers, apple scabs, Japanese beetles, peach leaf curl, and spider mites. Garlic tolerates many growing conditions, but prefers an area with full sun and well-drained soil. It is typically planted in the fall.