Tag Archives: Marigolds

2017 Something New: Gardens That Repel Mosquitos

Posted on July 30, 2017 by peggylchambers

    Herbal insect repellant is all over the internet this time of year.  I’ve downloaded a few recipes myself.  And when the reports hit the news that it would be one of the worst years for mosquitos in a long … Continue reading →

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: And Marigolds!

Posted on October 23, 2016 by peggylchambers

    This year I had a ton of homely little plants come up in the garden – left over seeds from last year. And I encouraged them.  I fertilized and hand pulled weeds instead of using weed preventers that stop … Continue reading →

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Free Plants

Posted on May 22, 2016 by peggylchambers

    I’ve been gardening for a lot of years and if you counted up what I’ve spent at nurseries, it is a wonder I ever got to retire.  I know that a perennial plant comes back year after year from … Continue reading →

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