Monday, August 22, 2011

Goodbuy nasty bugs

I don't know about you - but I hate it when I pull a favourite item of clothing out of the wardrobe, to find it full of holes. Last Summer we had our first infestation of nasty, clothing eating bugs. Grrr. So today when I was snipping some cuttings off the new lavender bush, I also decided to harvest some of the blooms, and put them to good use!


The first one I made I tied a long loop (to hang over the coat hanger) and then tied it around the bunch of lavender and finished with a bow.


The second I just tied it in the usual way. I also left lots of foliage on it since it also has quite a pungent smell. Gotta keep those nasties off!!!

Other things I have implemented are little drawstring bags with either cloves or cinnamon in them. Mmmm. Pulling out a sweater never smelt so good!

Linking up here today.

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  1. Christie describeHappyAugust 23, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Great idea to use some of the lavendar I have blooming now! thanks for the idea!

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  2. LeahAugust 23, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Great idea, and I bet the scent is nice even if you don't need it to keep bugs away.

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  3. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}August 23, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Hmm.. I can imagine that yummy smell. ;)
    Thank you so much for linking up and for leaving such a sweet comment on my last floral friday post!
    I hope you've had a good start into the new week!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  4. Little City FarmAugust 25, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Definitely going to do this to prevent damage this year. Those little bugs will drive you crazy and who doesn't love the smell of lavender.

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