To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.
Ecc. 3:1
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.
Ecc. 3:1
Wayne and I really enjoy being on the patio in the evening, and love seeing the lightening bugs flying around, but not so much the mosquitoes! If you don’t like using chemical bug repellants, here are some natural options to try.
There are several herbs and other plants that mosquitoes don’t like. I plant rosemary, thyme, basil and citronella in pots and place them around the patio. They are also a handy source of fresh herbs for cooking (except for the citronella!) Mint is also an effective repellent. It is very invasive if planted in the ground, so it is definitely best to plant it in a pot so it can be contained. Marigolds and lantana are floral options to consider.
Other things you can do to limit the nuisance of mosquitoes are to make sure there is no standing water around in your yard, and use an outdoor fan on your deck or patio to circulate the air.
Thistle Farms makes an essential oil bug spray that I like very much. Click here to find out more about their products and the work they do: Thistle Farms Essential Oil Bug Spray
The June full moon will occur on June 11, and is known by several names. Native American Algonquin tribes called it the Strawberry Moon, associating it with strawberries ripening. It’s also called the Flower Moon, along with the full moon in May, because of all the flowers blooming. According to medieval European tradition, it is called the Honey Moon because it’s the time when honey is harvested, making it the sweetest moon. This may be where we get the tradition of calling the first month of marriage the honeymoon, because of the custom of marrying in June.
The summer solstice occurs on June 20 and is the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere; the longest day and shortest night of the year. Also known as Midsummer, it’s a significant date in many cultures. Here are some old wives tales associated with the summer solstice.