Bee balm has exceptional mosquito-repelling properties. Many insect-deterring plants work by crushing leaves, stems, and flowers to release the plant’s volatile oils. Bee balm is an exception, as it grows and blooms, it releases fragrances mosquitoes dislike (image: greatgardenplants.com).
Time outdoors is time well spent (my opinion), especially when local weather patterns cooperate or when it’s not too hot to work outside! For the most part, my weekends are devoted to livestock, gardening, and lawn maintenance routines but I find that gardening and lawn chores are most enjoyable, well that is until Summer weather patterns shift to more extreme conditions.By the time Au...
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