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Written by Lynn Wilson
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Some herbal uses**
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Common mint (Mentha)--Mint is said to repel pests, especially fleas and beetles. Dried mint sachets will freshen closets and help keep moths at bay. Fresh mint will help deter ants in the pantry. Fresh mint rubbed on the skin is said to help deter mosquitoes.
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Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia)--dried leaves in sachet are said to repel moths.
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Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris)--boiled leaves will make green dye.
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Sage (Salvia officinalis)--dried leaves repel insects.
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Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis)--boiled sprigs make a good disinfectant.
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Marigold (Calendula officinalis)--boiled flowers will make yellow dye.
Garden Sachet Idea
Last year in the garden I began to grow lavender. It smelled so wonderful every time I brushed past it, I did not want to see the gardening season end! I decided to use some for making sachets. While shopping at Michael's (a large craft/hobby supply store) I noticed these beautiful little bags made with a satiny, transparent fabric. They were like pull-string purses that closed at the top with a little ribbon. I bought three of them. When I got them home, I filled them with freshly cut stems of lavender from my herb garden. I closed the bags up and hung them from hooks in my antique wardrobe. Every time I open the wardrobe now I am greeted with the scent of lavender. I am looking forward to refreshing them this summer!
You can also make sachet bags to hang on doors (provided your young children won't get into them). Fill a small fabric bag with potpourri. Use a ribbon to hang this from the door to give the room a nice scent whenever the door is opened or closed.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 06:42 |
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