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NOW IS THE TIME TO ENOY YOUR GARDEN!



 NOW IS THE TIME TO ENOY YOUR GARDEN! 

 August




Summer is well and truly here and I think our gardens and open spaces are still feeling the affects of the heatwave all around the UK. 

Now is the time to get out into your garden, sit on your balcony or go to your local park and enjoy the long evenings, as before we know it the darker nights and cooler days will be here.
​The evenings are a good time,  glass in hand,  to get out and do a spot of dead-heading if you have a garden. Half an hour or so of removing any dead flowers on your roses,  geraniums, dahlias and hanging basket flowers will encourage repeat flowering and keep things looking smart. Lavender will also be in need of deadheading now, but don't let those lilac stalks go to waste! 

Here are 3 ways you could use lavender in your home to avoid it going to waste: 
1. Lavender Tea: Discard the stalks and boil eight parts water to three parts lavender flowers. Once boiled, add the flowers to the boiling water and leave to brew for approximately 10 minutes before drinking. (brew time will depend on the strength you like your lavender tea!) 
2. Bath Salts: Allow the stalks and flower buds to fully dry out. Once dried shake the flower buds off of the stalks. Once separated discard the stalks and keep the lavender buds in a cool, dry place to sprinkle in the bath when desired. 
3. Pillow Lavender: Follow the steps above, but place lavender buds into a small mesh or cheese-cloth style bag and place under your pillows for a calming effect before bedtime.

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