The recent discovery of aphids camped out on the big rose bush in my backyard got me Googling “organic pest control.” While I read about many different methods (beer, ladybugs, strong sprays of water), I was intrigued by this spray concocted by the editors of Organic Gardening.
Anitbacterial Yoga Mat Spray
via Craftzine.com blog by Laura Cochrane on 9/1/11
http://www.craftbits.com/project/antibacterial-yoga-mat-spray
Filtered water
1/4 cup of Vinegar
3 tbs Alcohol
12 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
1 tsp Tea Tree Oil
Fill up your (dark-colored) spray bottle with the vinegar and Alcohol. Then add 1 tsp of Tea Tree Oil. Add 12 drops of Eucalyptus oil. Fill the bottle with water.
Alternatively try a subtle mint essential oil.
Take the spray and lightly spray the yoga mat and air dry it before rolling up.
1 1/2 c. purified water
2 ou. rubbing alcohol
15 drops lemongrass essential oil
20 drops cardamon essential oil
Pour into a 16 oz. spray bottle and shake well. You may want to double the recipe for bigger bottles.
Use it in your iron, before ironing! Spray it on your clothes when putting them into the drier.
Spray it on your bed, your linens, your rugs!
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Because I’m allergic to dust mites, I make a Linen Spray in a 2oz. spray bottle adding 50% organic distilled white vinegar which immediately kills mites, bacteria, viruses, fungi, plus 50% water, 3 drops Lavender EO, and 3 drops Lemongrass EO. The EO’s are both anti-bacterial and used as disinfectants. I spray several times a week. This concoction smells fresh and clean when sprayed, no overwhelming vinegar smell. If sprayed after waking, by bed time there will be no scent at all. This multi-purpose spray can be used to disinfect anything!
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Because I’m allergic to dust mites, I make a Linen Spray in a 2oz. spray bottle adding 50% organic distilled white vinegar which immediately kills mites, bacteria, viruses, fungi, plus 50% water, 3 drops Lavender EO, and 3 drops Lemongrass EO. The EO’s are both anti-bacterial and used as disinfectants. I spray several times a week. This concoction smells fresh and clean when sprayed, no overwhelming vinegar smell. If sprayed after waking, by bed time there will be no scent at all. This multi-purpose spray can be used to disinfect anything!
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By Annie B. Bond
One of the most popular articles we’ve ever put on Care2 is “Lavender Linen Water.” People seem to have a natural inclination toward this sweet, woody aroma. Lavender has age-old housekeeping uses and gifts, but the whys and wherefores have longs since been lost as have so many of the old folkways. Here are some of those whys and wherefores about lavender with some formulas to put it into wonderful use:
Anti-Bacterial Spray
Lavender contains up to 50 percent of an ingredient called linalool which kills bacteria and viruses. Put 20 drops of pure essential oil of lavender in 1 cup of water, and spray the air, table tops, door knobs, etc., anywhere you would usually use a disinfectant.
Room Aromatherapy
Lavender contains esters and aldehydes that help to regulate your moods, and it is widely used by herbalists to treat depression. Place a few drops in a water vaporizer, or on a light bulb.
Lavender Tense-Muscle Massage Oil
Because lavender contains ingredients such as aldehydes that help to reduce inflammation, and it helps relax tense muscles. Add a few drops to 1 teaspoon of a good carrier oil such as olive or grapeseed (available in the health food store).
Lavender Linen Water
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/lavender-linen-water.html
Lavender Linen Water
©2002 Snowdrift Farm, Inc.
Sprinkle on sheets or other other linens to freshen.
Spray onto linens before ironing.
1 teaspoon (100 drops) lavender essential oil
5-10 drops peppermint, spearmint or rosemary essential oil (optional)
2 oz. 80+ proof vodka
24 oz. distilled water
Pour essential oils and vodka into a bottle, cap and shake to emulsion.
Mix with distilled water.
The mix will cloud, and eventually separate.
Shake well before each use.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/lavender-linen-water.html#ixzz10AtAp24N
Summertime Remedies from the Garden
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/newsletter/10/july/summerremedies.php
Summertime activities like hiking, gardening, and camping often result in sore muscles, cuts, scrapes, insect bites, sprains, sunburns, and other discomforts. Luckily, you can treat yourself to homemade herbal remedies straight from your garden! These simple recipes can turn classic herbs into medicinal preparations that soothe, heal, and rejuvenate. Rosemary and Thyme are natural pain relievers with antiseptic properties, plus Rosemary increases circulation. Lavender, Calendula, and Chamomile are calming, anti-inflammatory, and healing making them useful for treating minor abrasions, cuts, and scrapes. Peppermint and Eucalyptus are refreshing, cooling, and relieve soreness. Sage helps deodorize feet and can be used as a disinfectant for minor cuts and abrasions. Oregano is one of the best herbal antiseptics available and has been used historically for aching muscles and spider bites. How amazing that we can grow all of this medicine right in our own gardens!
Aloe Vera, Lavender, & Peppermint Sunburn Spray
Aloe Vera and Lavender offer immediate relief, shorten healing times, and are soothing while Peppermint is cooling and refreshing.
4 oz organic Aloe Vera Gel
15 drops organic Lavender essential oil
10 drops Vitamin E Oil
2-5 drops organic Peppermint essential oil
Mix all ingredients, pour into a 4 ounce bottle, and apply to the skin as often as desired. Store in refrigerator to increase its cooling effect upon the skin.
Herbal Liniment
Herbal liniments offer instant relief for pain, inflamed muscles, bruises, and sprains.
Rubbing Alcohol
Fresh or dried herbs – combine any of the following: Calendula flowers, Chamomile flowers, Eucalyptus leaves, Lavender flowers, Peppermint leaves, Rosemary, Thyme, or Oregano.
Chop herbs finely and place in a clean glass jar. Cover thoroughly with rubbing alcohol and cap with a tight-fitting lid. Place the jar in a warm area and shake daily or as often as possible. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs out using cheesecloth and pour the remaining liquid into glass bottles with mister tops. When properly stored in a cool dark place, the liniment will keep almost indefinitely. Make sure to label the liniment for “External Use Only”.
Herbal Massage Oil
This botanical-infused goodness accelerates healing times and soothes aching muscles, sprains, and areas that are inflamed or swollen.
4 oz herbal infused oil* – choose one or a combination: Calendula, Chamomile, or Lavender.
10 drops Organic Peppermint essential oil
10 drops Organic Rosemary essential oil
5 drops Organic Eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops Organic Juniper Berry essential oil
Pour all ingredients into a glass bottle and roll between palms to distribute the oils evenly. Massage into sore and tender muscles. If in a pinch, organic extra-virgin olive oil may be substituted for the herbal infused oil oils, but it will not have quite the same medicinal effects.
Calendula, Lavender, & Shea Butter Balm
A soothing and healing balm. Rub into sore muscles or apply to minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, rashes, chapped skin, and other skin irritations.
3 oz Calendula flower infused herbal oil*
1 oz Shea Butter
1/2 oz Beeswax
20 drops organic Lavender essential oil
Melt beeswax, Shea butter, and Calendula oil over a double boiler until melted, then remove from burner and mix in the Lavender oil. Quickly pour into tins or glass jars and allow to cool thoroughly before using or capping jar.
Milk & Oatmeal Herbal Bath
Nothing feels better on sore muscles than a peaceful soak in a bathtub!
1 cup organic Milk
1 cup organic Oatmeal
1 handful fresh Chamomile flowers or 2 TBSP dried
1 handful fresh Lavender flowers or 2 TBSP dried
1 sprig fresh Rosemary or 1 TBSP dried
Place oatmeal and herbs into a cloth or muslin bag and tie under the tub faucet. Turn hot water on and allow it to run through the bag so that the bathwater will be infused with the healing properties of the herbs and oatmeal. Once that the bathwater has reached desired temperature, pour the milk directly in. You can continue to use the bag like a washcloth and rub it along your skin, especially in areas that need some extra care!
Herbal Foot Soak
Soak those tired “dogs” with this rejuvenating and therapeutic blend of salt and herbs fresh from your garden.
1/2 cup Epsom Salt
1 tsp Olive Oil
Sprigs of fresh Chamomile flowers, Eucalyptus leaves, Lavender flowers, Peppermint leaves, Rosemary, Thyme, or Oregano. If fresh herbs are unavailable, substitute with dried herbs or a few drops of essential oil.
Boil water and pour over herbs, then add salt and olive oil. Once the water has cooled to a comfortable temperature, soak feet for as long as desired. For an even more luxurious experience, place a few smooth stones into the bottom and gently roll your feet over the stones to naturally massage and relax them.
*Making Herbal Infused Oils:
Place herbs in a clean, dry glass jar. If using fresh herbs, then wilt them first for 12 hours to remove most of the moisture (too much moisture will cause the oil to go rancid), cut into small pieces, and crush with a mortar and pestle before adding to the jar. You can skip these extra steps if your herbs are dried. Pour olive oil into the jar, making sure to cover herbs by at least 1 inch of oil so they will have space to expand. Stir well and cap the jar tightly. Place the jar in a warm, sunny windowsill and shake once or more per day. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs out of the oil using cheesecloth. Make sure to squeeze out every precious drop of oil! Pour into glass bottles and store in a cool dark place.
Content and recipes written by Irene Wolansky. Irene is the Marketing Director at Mountain Rose Herbs, and when not at work, she is often found in her kitchen creating herbal concoctions.
See Dorothy make this cleaning spray at-
This works really great, on countertops, toilets, sinks, wall fixtures – mild, yet effective!
2 c. water
3/4 c. hydrogen peroxide
1/2 c. distilled vinegar
20 drops tea-tree oil
20 drops peppermint oil or oil/scent of choice
Pour all into a spray bottle and shake/stir well.
on youtube-: http://youtu.be/19SretEPP7QRaw Berry Banana Kombucha Frostie-: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps
on youtube-t: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps
Strawberry Oat Bars -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xyz9lcXRE0&list=UUuqdm31GUiVWTLXjvr1TFuQ&index=1&feature=plcp
Cranberry Coleslaw with Creamy Cashew Dressing: http://youtu.be/veQliFYtxi8
Lavender Lemon Tea Cookies
Detox Green ginger smoothie – : http://youtu.be/WWvJ7wJtbag
Detox salad – http://youtu.be/0WOS-fcfsWc
Garden Herb Roll-ups/Wraps-
On youtube-http://youtu.be/V4i-Q5xfFAo
Pistachio Honey Bites
Pistachio Refrigerator Cookies – http://youtu.be/lcIN7Ferxgk
Puttanesca – http://youtu.be/63QDnmW-O0Y
Coco-Mint Truffles -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imoRvT-jsMA
How to Open a Young Thai Coconut-
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4IXPUzqwuA
Energy Bars – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5xczvTQdJQ
Sun Cheese Sticks – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMGT_zqmcH0
Tortilla Soup – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTAtllyYTY
Chocolate Mug Cake – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vsMAYiI4qk
Cherry Brownie Hearts-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCODg0Ll5qQ
Cherry Pie -On youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswCFqrfnog
rawvioli-On youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob57lEP4QOo
Raw Taco Seasoning-
Raw Sweet n’ Sour Sauce
Raw Pho-
Raw Sugar Cookies
and Rawtitos
English Toffee-
Egg Nog-
German Chocolate Cake
on youtube -www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoeBqIUjhUw
Frosting/Filling-
Sloppy Joes
on youtube -http://youtu.be/ZLxEUSjOBh8
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake on youtube -
Chocolate Walnut Pie
Strawberry Shortcake
Raw Pumpkin Pie
on youtube-http://youtu.be/DeEW7sW3G-I
Raw Sweet Potato Casserole
on youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clNOZfXSVnY
Raw Chocolate/Carob Covered Raisins
on youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ammqxmKMs9c
7-Layer Dip – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnFSTb4xPlo
Mushroom Soup/Gravy -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmpjUDrXb20
Caramel apple bites – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTSnvDPBS1g
Raw Egg Salad-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdgWtgY57Y
Vegetable Soup
on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnTplrr-w7E
Breakfast Wraps
Hazelnut Fudge-
Pinenut Pepper Poppers-
Lemon Sheet Cookies
Doughnut Holes -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uQE0Oyo3BYPinenut Pepper Poppers
Raw Fig Newtons-
Raw Ginger Snaps -
Raw Sprouted “Unfried Rice
Sprouted wild rice pudding
Snowballs
Butterfinger Bites
Chocolate/Carob Chia Pudding
Ranch Dressing
Perfect Walnut Pesto
Marinated Mushrooms
STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
Pecan Sandies-
Popsicles
how to open a coconut-
banana pudding
Cinnamon Rolls
Peppermint, Chocolate Mint Patties
Key lime pie-
sun/moon tea
Here’s the artichoke dip.
Cucumber Dip
Here are the almond cookies!
Yam Fries on youtube
Lemonade-
Chocolate Vanilla Mousse-
Onion Rings-
chocolate chip bars (raw o’henry bars)
Vanilla Fudge – Covered Cherries – White Chocolate
on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA3aX3CFhJg
Pad Thai with Teriyaki Sauce
Chiles Rellenos
Mole Sauce-
Raw Pancakes and Huckleberry Syrup-
Eggplant Parmezano on youtube-
Raw Pita Chips
Blushing Mary Mix
Vege Kabobs and Barbecue Sauce
Lemon Pudding!
Peach cobbler-
Nacho Cheesy Sauce -
Stuffed Peppers with Mock Refried Beans and Nacho Cheesy Sauce
coffee cake-
apple butter-
Ice-cream-
BBQ Chips-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUna3o-9tbk
Sour lemon candy tarts/bars
meatless meatballs and marinara-
fruit roll-ups/leathers
brownies-
raw almond crackers on youtube:
Cheesy Chipotle Dip/Spread – On youtube:
Walnut Chili Spread – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcsBTxv7llE
Apple Pie – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjDdPTAJX8
Vege Tacos – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSf8JyPek2Y
Essene Rye Bread – on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAKdwJd3X8s
Guacamole – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io7MmdQAYoU
Salsa-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JskkuNdAcWk
Chocolate/Carob Almond Smoothie – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0n0vVpBiio
Peppermint Truffles – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0SUpP_F9nw
Granola – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT0pkpLrc6Q
Raw Food Meals – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA7j2P19Yh8
Vege Burgers – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDAUff7Avcs
Sweet Sprouted Seeds-
To see this recipe, go to:
Chia Crisps/Crackers-
Using the spiral slicer to make raw zucchini pasta with pine nut alfredo sauce
Fermented Barley Juice Recipes-
Chocolate nut butter cups and strawberries:
To see how to make raw peanut sauce, go to:
How to use the dehydrator:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6pcS5c808o
To see how raw cheesecake is made, go to:
To see how to make Raw Instant Cacao powder, hot chocolate, go to:
Dishwashing liquid on youtube, go to:
Thousand Island Dressing -
To see this recipe on youtube, go to:
Green soup/gazpacho at youtube-
Pieter, the wheatgrass man makes Essene/Wheatgrass/Living Bread
on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5w51A1fL4s
Pieter, the Wheatgrass Man Opens a South American Coconut and hands one to Angela Stokes Monarch
Dorothy interviews Maria as she makes her raw chocolate at Matt and Angela Stokes
tai chi for enlightenment in Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Tcandies, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2v_Ch3ZEY4
Raw Chocolate Covered Dried Apricots and Raw Mounds Bars:
cranapple juice made on video, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7NMcPowviw
Raw Rhubarb Smoothie, go to-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9dq77uPucs
Kevin shows his raised garden beds, part 2, go to:
How to Make Your Own Lip Balm from Dorothy at taichibozeman.com/rawfoodblog and Mapuana:
To see this recipe, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2eaEQxTfuY
To See Sprouted Quinoa Salad (Tabouli)
DIY Dish Soap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Raw Ketchup:
To see D make this raw mustard go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9EZxHh87bo
eyeglass cleaner-
Mung Bean Recipes – Salad and Party Mix -
kale chips:
falafels,:
mock tuna:
raw vege kraut
RAW Kombucha, go to
Kevin shows part one of how to make your own raised garden beds in Bozeman, Montana
To see Kevin change our aquasana filter on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYxodb_isW
Midnight Truffles
cleaning spray at-
scones:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=841oqrhaHIY
squaghetti with garlic sauce, and squaghetti with marinara sauce:
Valentine Pear:
raw food snacks at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJCMQ8IG2oA
sprout buckwheat and make buckwheat crunchies, go to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyOkTR0Ftls
cherry green smoothie, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAYo-1Qx24s
raw grapefruit green juice
white chocolate, and a tai chi/chi kung exercise for the kidneys, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX-DsU_SjIw
raw asparagus with raw hollandaise sauce:
raw carob/coconut fudge :
brazil nut nog:
how to juice wheatgrass, make banana ice cream and cashew nut butter:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZsEfbWwvYc
tahini sauce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omi2tukpL5A
leek/pea soup, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Rtxu1Rhyk
raw vegan sushi rolls, see:
mayonnaise:
banana split: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBrqN5dxs4U
pine nut yogurt-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo
Yang Style Short form : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldUr-IPHl38
To see Dorothy make rejuvelac, go to :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al1hDSAv6cQ
To see Dorothy teach how to grow wheatgrass, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmdQVeSZy9Y
To see Dorothy make Chia Jam, and give a Tai Chi exercise on letting go of mourning, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvxutez4Ka4
almond milk-
how to grow alfalfa and clover sprouts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JCpJV78-OY
raw chocolate goji bark :
