With Father’s Day coming up….

the outdoor Summer Entertaining Season  is really revving up! It’s

time to dine ~ in the garden!

 

Summer Entertaining Guide Monica Hart - All Natural Mosquito Repellent 

So over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing tips and tricks to help YOU

keep your outdoor entertaining c o o l  this summer!  We begin with all natural mosquito repellents you
 
can pluck straight from your kitchen garden! Here’s the How-To.
 
 
Summer Entertaining Guide Monica Hart - All Natural Mosquito Repellents
 
 
 Yes , I know all about citronella – but the fragrance is just too strong for me! It takes over!
 
Opt instead for strategically planted and potted rosemary, sage, lavender,
 
lemon balm and even basil in your garden. 
 
 
So over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing tips and tricks to help YOU keep your c o o l outdoors this summer! I'm kicking off my Summer Entertaining Guide with all natural mosquito repellents that you can pluck straight from your garden. There isn't a citronella candle in sight! Here's the thing about citronella candles... They are simply too strong for my olfactory taste and tend to take over any gathering. Opt instead for these all natural mosquito repellents.
 
 
While we LOVE  to cook with these beauties, mosquitos aren’t
 
fans of the easy to grow garden herbs. Here’s how to use them.
 
 
Summer Entertaining Guide Monica Hart - All Natural Mosquito Repellent
 
 
I pulled together a few quick ideas on our outdoor island. 
 
I transformed my NEW Crate and Barrel footed candle holders {LOVE} into naturally pretty pest repellents.
 
First tie cording or jute around the exterior of your candle holder.
 
Then tuck in sprigs of rosemary, lavender and sage.
 
For a pop of color I added slices of fresh lemon….plus, lemon is also a natural picnic
 
pest repellent, especially the peel.
 
 
Summer Entertaining Guide Monica Hart - All Natural Mosquito Repellent
 
 
Here’s tip No. 2 –
 
Create fragrant herb bundles at each place setting.
 
 
Summer Entertaining Guide Monica Hart - All Natural Mosquito Repellent
 
 
This is so easy.  All you need is a little garden twine and fresh herbs. For added
 
mosquito protection, I included lemon balm in these bundles.
 
The bundles double as little guest takeaways – rosemary and sage are both great with 
 
grilled chicken!
 
Summer Entertaining Guide Monica Hart - All Natural Mosquito Repellent
 
 
 
Summer Entertaining Monica Hart - All Natural Mosquito Repellent
 
2 easy summer entertaining tips & tricks!
 
I’ll be back with more soon….