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The Lost Garden of Eden

There are many different varieties of mint, all with their
own variation of the familiar small. However, all of them
smell delightful. They are known to attract a specific type
of small wasp. This is a welcome addition to your home
as the wasp will eat parasites on your plants and
effectively helps to keep your plants healthy.
As an added bonus you can pick these leaves off and
create a delightful herbal tea; simply by boiling the leaves
in some water. The mint is difficult to kill. It requires sun
and regular water; aside from this it is exceptionally easy
to look after.
What is additionally impressive is that you can cut a branch from a mint plant and
place it in a glass of water. Surprisingly it will grow roots within just a week. These
are strong plants which are capable of surviving almost any type of weather.

Jasmine

As the picture shows Jasmine is a beautiful white flower
with a very distinct fragrance. It flourishes in the
sunshine and you will need to plant it in a pot with good
drainage to ensure it is not overwatered. However, the
flowers will only come out when it is slightly cooler, this
is usually in the early evening.
It will help to purify the air in your home as well as
providing its delightful fragrance which will linger in
the air right through the evening. You can also pick a
few petals and put them in boiling water for ten
minutes. The result will be a light, flowery cup of tea
which will invigorate and inspire. To create an authentic Chinese taste you will need
to mix a few of these petals with some green tea leaves. This will provide you with the
additional health benefits associated with green tea as well as a range of benefits of its
own. Jasmine is said to be excellent at reducing irritations of the skin. It is particularly
effective at reducing sunburn and other unknown rashes.
It also plays an important role in aromatherapy where it will be used to help treat
people suffering from depression or insomnia. It has also been used in the past as an
aphrodisiac. One Jasmine plant will allow you to enjoy the fragrance and make
Jasmine tea. You can even dry the petals to use when the plant has died back in the
winter.

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