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October 19, 2018

Plants That Repel Unwanted Insects

Picture it: you are relaxing in your backyard with a book or a magazine and a drink. It’s your ultimate chill spot! You are thinking of taking a nice nap in the sunshine when the bugs and flies start buzzing around your face. There isn’t much more than a nasty bug that can ruin your relaxing afternoon. Instead of stressing about the bugs or applying a chemical filled insect repellent, why not grow some plants that repel insects? There are a plethora of plants that will do the job of keeping nasty bugs away from your personal space. If you need a bug free zone to chill in, try one of the following plants that acts as a natural insect repellent.   Basil Keep pots of fresh basil handy in your kitchen for fresh cooking- and to get rid of the flies! Basil doesn’t just taste good, it also repels house flies and mosquitoes. These mosquito repellant plants can also be made into an all natural insect repellent spray. Let four to six ounces of fresh cleaned basil steep in boiling water. Strain the leaves out and mix thoroughly with cheap vodka and keep in a spray bottle in the […]

October 18, 2018

6 Ways to Use Garden Herbs in Your Wedding Bouq

Herbs are not typically the first things that come to mind when a bride dreams about her wedding bouquet. After all, good old “parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme” are most commonly associated with cooking, so the leap to working them into a bridal ensemble may seem like a big one. The truth is, though, that the tradition of carrying herbs down the aisle goes back even further than that of brides carrying wedding flowers. The ancient Romans and Greeks regularly carried herbs and other aromatic plants down the aisle for a variety of symbolic and superstitious reasons. While we might not be as obsessed with warding off evil spirits these days, there are still plenty of compelling reasons to consider flower and herb bouquets for your wedding. So, if you’re currently on the hunt for the perfect wedding Bouq and are willing to give us a little of your ‘thyme’ (couldn’t resist), here are some lovely herb bouquet options.   Lavender If you’re planning a wedding with some Old World charm, a bouquet of lavender might be in order. Whether it’s fresh or dried, a bundle of lavender smells incredible and looks rustically beautiful. You may want to incorporate some […]

October 18, 2018

Lesser Known Holidays: Spring Flowers Edition

Spring is such a joyous season! The sun starts shining bright and warm for the first time since winter, and the flowers start blooming. April showers bring May flowers, after all. But you don’t have to wait all the way until May to enjoy some spring flowers! Spring has plenty of holidays to celebrate with fresh holiday flowers. Of course, you can send some Easter lilies to celebrate Easter, but there are so many lesser-known holidays in the spring you can celebrate too!   Employee Appreciation Day – First Friday in March An appreciated employee is a hard-working employee! So you better not skip Employee Appreciation Day this year. Employee Appreciation Day happens every first Friday in March and is dedicated to showing your employees that you are impressed with all of their hard work. What a great reason to send your employees some holiday flowers! I Want You to be Happy Day – March 3 Does someone in your life need a little pick-me-up? If so, I Want You To Be Happy Day is the best of the spring holidays to celebrate! I Want You to be Happy Day happens every March 3rd and is dedicated to spreading joy […]

October 17, 2018

How to Make Giant Paper Flowers for An Event

Have you ever wanted to be just like Alice in Alice in Wonderland and learn secrets from chatty flowers? Unfortunately, most of us don’t have a potion to drink to make us tiny, nor a garden of gossiping flowers available for us. If you want to get as close as you can get in real life, you should learn how to make giant flowers. You don’t have to plant sunflowers and wait for them to grow tall to have some giant living flowers in your life, though we obviously encourage it! Who doesn’t love sunflowers? Even if you do have time to plant flowers, consider making time for these oversized paper flowers too. Giant paper flowers are sure to make a splash at your Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party, or even if you are looking for a backdrop for your wedding photo-booth. These oversized paper flowers will make any room feel dreamy and beautiful!   How to Make Giant Flowers Out of Paper Supplies Needed: plastic cups cement 5” wide stucco corner 20-gauge tie wire gloves and wire cutters tape, glue, and scissors tissue paper dried moss zip ties The Stem Decide how many flowers you are making: The first […]

October 17, 2018

8 Medicinal Plants & Herbs to Keep in Your Home

We all know that plants are good for our overall health. Just having them around provides cleaner air, a greater sense of calm, and better focus and creativity, among other things. They are, of course, also lovely to look at – but some plants offer us even more benefits. There are some superhero plants that go above and beyond the already impressive list of perks we get from having plants in our spaces. Many plants have medicinal benefits and can easily be kept on hand in your home to be at the ready when you need assistance. If you’re interested in natural healing and could use some more greenery in and around your home, here are some medicinal plants and herbs to consider.   Aloe Vera Even if you know very little about healing plants, you’ve probably heard of the benefits of aloe vera. In fact, you’ve probably even known a person or two who’s had this plant in their home. The leaves of the aloe plant are filled with a soothing gel that can be used to alleviate the pain of a burn, help heal cuts, scrapes, and some skin conditions, and can even be taken internally to soothe […]

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