Does anyone in Portland, OR know where i can buy lemon grass plants?
Question:i've heard that lemon grass plants in pots on the deck may help keep mosquitos away. don't know if it's true, and would like to try it out, but i haven't been able to find any plants or seeds in the few places i've looked.
anyone know who might carry them?
thanks in advance!!
Answers:
If you can't find it, try growing some marigolds and catnip.
I heard they work well in repelling bugs too.
Here are some excerpts from the web link below:
MARIGOLDS
Organic gardeners have used marigolds as companion
plants to keep aphids away. Mosquitoes don't like its scent
any better (and some humans feel the same way). Marigolds
are sun-loving annuals that come in a variety of shapes and
sizes for almost any landscape. They are quite easy to grow
from seed.
CATNIP
One of the most powerful mosquito repellent plants is
ordinary catnip. Recent studies have shown that it is ten
times more effective than DEET at repelling mosquitoes. It is
a short lived perennial throughout most of the United States.
It is easy to grow from seed, and quickly reseeds. Aside from
its intoxicating effects on cats, the leaves make a very
soothing tea.
My homie B-Dub has some nice lemon grass, that stuff has a nice hint of lemon if you smoke it up nice and slow, and gets your blaaaaazed. I don't want to give any location on the internet but you can pm me, he works the south-Portland area.
I don't think you'd want to grow that stuff on your porch either, it's illegal. Keep it in a closet or attic.
no but u live in portland,OR u lucky do u by anychance like My Chemical Romance? cuz about 8 days ago THEY WHERE THERE AND I WANTED TO GO!!! (by the if u didnt know they are a band!)
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