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Healthy ContainerGardening
The idea of beginning a garden is often appealing at this time of year.
Who doesn’t love homegrown fresh herbs and veggies? However, the reality is that a garden is often time-consuming and can seem to need a lot of space. That’s why container gardens can be a useful option when you are trying to grow your own veggies. Below you will nd some ideas for making the container garden work for you, including tips for using essential oils.
1. Try growing herbs in a sunny spot in your home. This is excellent for those that live in apartments where space is at a minimum. Keep in mind when you’re looking for a good spot indoors that many herbs love as much natural light as possible. Find a south or southwest facing window for the best results. Use pots that have good drainage, (e.g. they have drainage holes at the bottom and quality potting soil.) Herbs that do well indoors include thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, and marjoram.
Oil tip: If you’re growing herbs inside, we recommend using Peppermint in a spray bottle to keep away any bugs (yes, they appear even indoors) that may attack your plants. The additional bene t of growing herbs if you have pets is that most cats and dogs dislike the smell of herbs, and will leave them alone.
Source: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog-healthy-living-container-gardening
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June 2019 • Castle Rock “AreaNewsletters” 20
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