More on Plants Helping Plants

We are so fortunate to have a plethora of choices to help support our Kin Domain gardens. Besides Anastasia's (from the Ringing Cedar series) suggestions, bio dynamics, organic practices, companion planting and perma-culture techniques to help support healthy crops and deter pests, there are essential plant oils. Below are some practices used by a friend of mine, Leann, who is Reiki Master and nature spirit from the Dagara tradition. She and her friend Cindy share tips on using essential oils in the garden.

"This is the second year I've been keeping pests from my vegetable garden with essential oils. I use a garden sprayer and add oils to the water it disperses. This year I've done the same with our apple trees, strawberries, raspberries and flowers. The benefits are many-I can keep my garden 'chemical free' and I have no worries about my animals walking on the wet areas. I use about 15 drops each of Purification, Oregano, and Peppermint. I spray about once a week. Not only do the bugs disappear but I feel that the oils are improving the growing process...."

If you want to know the coverage rate and more about essential oils, you can contact Leann at the above link. Have a great gardening week!