GO WITH NATURAL PEST CONTROL.

I LOOK FORWARD TO THE GREEN THUMB FEST. EVERY YEAR.

 

I believe pest control is better done by professionals so I go to "green thumb" to enlist the help of Lady Bugs.

 

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 Praying Mantis is another professional that work for me in my yard. You can hang the egg and let them hatch but it is much more fun to put it in a paper sack and watch for them. They are so cute and will crawl up your arms and onto the plants.

 

Best thing ever for citrus and the oranges are all the better for it.

 

What to do with all of that Basil we grew.

 Well I put on many ways and Ideas of how to grow Basil. So now what to do with all of that Basil? Here is a great Idea.
You can de-hydrate it and crush it to put into nice glass containers for gifts but here is another idea.

BASIL SALT

1. wash and dry basil.
2. cut leaves into small pieces and stems.
3. add 1/2- 3/4 Cup Kosher or Sea Salt to your food processor and about 1 Cup of packed fresh basil.
4. pulse and stir. Keep a little coarse.
5. once desired consistency, pour the salt mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment.
6. Bake at 275 degrees for 30-40 min. to remove moisture.
7.  Let cool and then put into glass jars. keep cool and dry.