It is spring time! Finally! I was looking through past journal entries about Mother Nature and Mother Earth to see what wisdom each of them sent me in the past. In a meditation, I channeled the following information about getting ready for the garden and wisdom on companion planting as guided by Mother Earth.
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Dear Ones! I come to speak to you about planting for some of you are getting ready to plant in green houses or even out doors. You can give your herbs and garden plants a new kick start by planting different herbs with different plants.
For example, if you plant Basil with Tomatoes, you will repel insects that plague tomatoes. This is a Mother Nature natural remedy for pests! This works with potted plants as well as ground planted veggies.
If you plant chives around apple trees, it will prevent scab on the apples. Since chives have a lovely purple flower, it also brings the bees around to the apple tree.
Nasturtium plants repel aphids when planted with beans and tomatoes. Nasturtium flowers can be used in salads and sandwiches. Nasturtiums also make an excellent companion plant to not just broccoli or apple trees, but also to corn, sweet corn, Zea maize, and cabbages.
Harvesting your Herbs
As soon as there are enough leaves on the herb plant, that picking a few will not impair the plant's survival. This also means that the herb is ready to be harvested. Always harvest your herbs in the morning hours. It is usually in the morning that the herb plant's oils are at their highest concentration. When harvesting herb make use of a sharp knife, pruning scissors, or shears. Do rinse the herbs gently in cool water immediately after harvesting. Allow the herbs to air dry, or pat the herbs lightly with a paper towel. Use them immediately, alternatively, store in the refrigerator for later use.
Blessings,
Judy
