Here are a few popular ways you can use Essential Oils aromatically in the garden. Try them all!
SPRAYS: Just add a few drops of Essential Oil (as noted throughout this Class) to water in a spray bottle. How much? All you need is two to four drops for every 8 ounces of water. Adding a few drops of natural liquid soap (e.g., castile soap) will help make sure the spray uniformly covers both leaves and insects. DIRECTIONS: Spray directly onto fruits, vegetables, flowers, the undersides of leaves (preferable), etc.
STRINGS: Soak an ordinary string in a mix of water and Essential Oils (we’ll talk about oils for various purposes throughout this class). To discourage flying insects, hang the string in the garden.
CLOTH STRIPS: Put one drop of Essential Oil on strips of fabric. Hang these throughout the garden, adding more drops as needed.
COTTON BALLS: Add Essential Oil to cotton balls to deal with burrowing animals or pests. Place the cotton balls on top of nests, burrows, etc.
PLANT PROTECTION RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
2 – 4 drops (experiment with amounts) Lavender Essential Oil
2 – 4 drops (experiment with amounts) Thyme Essential Oil
8 oz. Water
DIRECTIONS
Combine oils and water in a spray bottle.
Mist the spray onto plants.
QUESTION – WHICH OF THESE METHODS WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY FIRST?
