Herbs as the Alternative

This Monday we welcome Briscoe from the Growers Exchange as our guest host on #gardenchat.  The #gardenchat topic will be on herbs you can use to naturally repel pesky insects. Because of the mild winter and early, increased temperatures, many insects didn't die off in a freeze over the winter. We're already seeing mosquitoes and ticks in our area, which will mean a boom in their populations later this summer since they've had added time to multiply. Instead of using harsh chemical sprays that contain DEET, there are lots of natural ways that herbs can offer a non toxic alternative. 

 Be sure to check out their website with a blog filled with herb information at : The Growers Exchange. 

Please submit your questions for this #gardenchat event on this blog post.  You will be the first to be answered during the 9-10 p.m. ET event.  

 

@growums Gets The Kids In The Garden

Tonight we welcome The CEO and creator of Growums.com , Mike Ferraro. Check out the interview I did with him at Tropical Plant Industry Expo this past January at this  LINK.   The Growums team has been so kind to offer a giveaway to celebrate tonight's event on Twitter.  One participant who is present at tonight's #gardenchat  and who shares a question or idea on how to get get kids in the garden on THIS blog post qualifies. Be sure when posting your comment that you leave your Twitter name in the posting so we know who you are from #gardenchat.     The winner will be announced on Wednesday, February 29th at noon #gardenchat twitter stream.  We will need to winners shipping information no later then Midnight Wednesday February 29 of you will be disqualified.

 

more information about the @growums  in a box on the Growums.com site. 

See you on #gardenchat from 9-10 p.m. ET tonight.   We hope to inspire you with new ways to get the kids in the garden this spring and summer!