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Rosemary Honey Syrup

Rosemary Honey Syrup Enjoy this delicious syrup in teas and other beverages. ½ c honey ½ c water 1 fresh rosemary sprig (about 3 inches) Bring honey, water, and rosemary sprig to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until honey dissolves. Makes ¾ cup.

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Uncooked Pasta Sauce

Uncooked Pasta Sauce WGHS Member Barb contributed this recipe to the Herbs in St Louis class WGHS conducted at the Missouri Botanical Garden on April 21, 2015. Use only fresh, summer tomatoes for best flavor! 3 large, ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped into ½ inch pieces 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, […]

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Herbal Repellents

Herbal Repellents We like our insects but we prefer they don’t chew on us. These repellents will help. Jackie’s Lavender Eucalyptus Diffuser Jackie’s Personal Bug Repellent Zoey’s Personal Bug Repellent Moth Repellents

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Jackie’s Personal Bug Repellent

Jackie’s Personal Bug Repellent 1 c fragrance free body lotion (recipe provided by WGHS member Jackie Cassidy, who prefers Burt’s Bees body lotion) 5 drops lemongrass essential oil 5 drops clove essential oil 2 cup measuring cup 12-16 oz pump bottle Mix ingredients well in the measuring cup. Pour ingredients into the pump bottle. Use […]

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Zoey’s Personal Bug Repellent

Zoey’s Personal Bug Repellent 1 c distilled water 5 drops lemongrass essential oil 8 oz spray bottle Pour water into the spray bottle. Add lemongrass essential oil. Shake and spray your pet’s legs and feet. Note Jackie, Zoey’s mom, says Zoey is the world’s best Bichon Frise and this spray helps reduce tick and chigger […]

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