How I did it: Technically it was a family effort, and effort is the biggest factor that an all-natural garden needs. That and a whole lot of patience... and sunscreen. It really was my mother's idea, and with the support of our father and four pairs of assistant helping hands (for pulling weeds and watering after sunset to reduce water waste) and dare I say it was one of her best ideas. We started about two years ago, last year was hard, but I have big hopes for the coming months even though I'll be busy with work and studies and all my other goals... this is one of those projects that renew every year and it is BEYOND worth the effort- you can trust me on this.

Lessons & tips: Wear sunscreen (PLEASE make sure to do some research and use a safe natural sunscreen!) and make a bug repellent mixture:

Herbalist Debra Nuzzi-St. Claire suggests combining
the following essential oils to make a natural insect repellent:

1/2 ounce citronella oil
1/4 ounce lavender oil
1/8 ounce pennyroyal oil
1/8 ounce tea tree oil
1/8 ounce jojoba oil

Do not use this blend undiluted on your skin. 
Follow these instructions for diluting:
To make an insect repellent oil that can be used on
your body, add 16 ounces of jojoba or almond oil to the base oil
mixture and blend thoroughly.  For an insect repellent spray,
add 16 ounces of vodka to the base oil mixture, pour into a spray
bottle, and shake before using.Source for bug repellent info: http://www.naturodoc.com/library/lifestyle/bug_repellent.htm

Resources: On sunscreens- chemical ones have ingredients that contribute to CAUSE CANCER!!!

http://www.a1-natural-beauty.com/Sunscreen_Lotion.html
http://www.copperwiki.org/index.php/Ingredients_of_sunscreen

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