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Tis the season…that poison ivy blooms!
As summer winds down and the kids go back to school, there are changes also happening in the backyard. The fall blooming plants are beginning to do their thing. Some of this is good….some of this is bad! Perhaps not as bad if you know how to identify it. In the past, I’ve blogged about how to identify poison ivy in your yard. What was missing from those pictures is what the plant looks like in full bloom. I’ve gotten close enough to the plant to snap a shot. Why is blooming bad? Well, blooming means more seeds which means this plant is going to procreate. ACK!! What do…
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New at Dr. Flower: Touch me Jewelweed & Calendula Gentle – Organic Ingredients
Hey there! I wanted to highlight that our two newest all natural handmade soaps are now available at http://dr-flower.com! If you read our blog regularly, then you know that we purchased Organic Oils through a soapmakers group order placed through the Georgia Spring Fling. I blogged about it here. These are some of the first soaps that have been released with the Organic oils! They are 90% organic as you can see from the ingredients listed below. If you are feeling a little bit itchy this summer or would just like to treat yourself to an all natural soap, consider shopping at Dr. Flower. Citrus Blend and Rosemary Rich products have…
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Stella Soaps! – Jewelweed soap’s meow!
Our yard is yet to be exterminated of poison ivy. Why? I’d rather treat it with organic means. I’ve done plenty of reading on how high percentage vinegar does the trick. I’ve tried it! Works great in the full sun, otherwise you don’t hurt the plant AND expose yourself further to it. That’s a problem for folks like me who have been allergic to it since a kid. My husband did a bunch of work on it until now he’s able to get it too. I’m currently looking into a “rent-a-goat” program. Under rules of my subdivision, livestock are not allowed. Think I could get them to approve a couple…
