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The Lost Garden of Eden

vegetables at the end of their tour. They will also gain valuable experience in planting
and caring for specific crops. This means you will need to have produce to plant and
crops to maintain; before you receive the first paying guests. You can even include
some produce with the experience or tempt them with the option to purchase any of
your products; including home baked goods, before they head home.

5 Fragrant Herbs which can Clean their air in any room

Any plant will help the air quality as they breathe in our expelled carbon dioxide and
produce oxygen. Alongside this the plants described in this chapter are exceptional
good at removing odors and other airborne pollutants from the atmosphere. They are
all examples of herbs which will make you feel happier and enjoy improved health; just
from the fact they are in the room with you.

Lavender

There are people who are allergic to lavender; it is
therefore essential to verify that you do not have a reaction
to this before you plant it in your indoor garden. Lavender
does exceptionally well when in a pot. It will need plenty
of sunlight and regular watering for it to flourish.
Once you have it growing in your indoor garden you will be
able to enjoy its fragrance throughout the year. Lavender
is very good at repelling insects. It is also known to help
relax and soothe the mind. In the process of this it will help
your lungs to relax; allowing more air into them and helping you to sleep deeper. In
fact, the aroma of Lavender has also been linked with a reduction in stress and anxiety;
making this an excellent herb to grow indoors to ensure you get a good night’s sleep.
Of course it is possible to an oil lamp or scented candle but the plant looks beautiful
and the flowers can be dried to create a pot pourri which ensures the fresh lavender
smell remains through the winter. It is possible to harvest the seeds in the late autumn
and plant them again in late February.

Mint

Mint is one of the best known herbs and its fresh aroma is perfect inside your home. It
is known to help with breathing issues. In particular it will widen the airways in your
body to help you breathe easy. This makes it an exceptionally good plant for anyone
with lung disease or even just a heavy cough.

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