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  1. Grow lemon balm in a cracked mug of soil on any sill that catches light. Pinch the leaves fresh, steep five minutes in hot water. A tea that costs the price of a single seed packet. There's a particular light in a kitchen where someone has decided their own jangled nerves are worth a homegrown cup. The steam rises.

    #Herbalism #LemonBalm #PlantMedicine #HerbalTea #Apothecary #Wellness #Gardening #FolkMedicine #SelfCare #QueerWitch #Botanical #Nature
    twp.ai/4hrcY3

  2. So, we have #Catnip, #LemonBalm and #Thyme growing in our backyard -- and they seem to help keep the #ticks down. And the bees love them -- especially the catnip!

    17 Tick-Proof Plants That Create Safe Zones Around Your Home

    By Ashley Gilbert
    Posted on Last updated: June 1, 2025

    "Some plants naturally repel ticks thanks to their scent or texture, creating little buffer zones between your home and the areas ticks like to hang out. It’s a low-effort, long-term way to make your yard safer for kids, pets, and anyone who’d rather not deal with a bite. These 17 plants don’t just look good—they’re working quietly in the background to help keep ticks at bay."

    Read more:
    plantisima.com/tick-proof-plan

    #SolarPunkSunday #TickRepellents #SpendTimeInNature #BeSafeOutdoors #Ticksafety