Lemon Grass

[Aida]

Mantis, I'm searching for it at the store now, too. No luck so far. :[

And I found out about it's skeeter repelling properties thanks to a Pintrest post.
I googled it, too, and tons of websites swear by it. I wonder if you could juice it and make it into a spray, instead of that sticky, gross bug spray crap...

[imafan26]

lemon grass is a close relative of the citronella plant that is used to make citronella candles. Actually a lot of lemon scented herbs are mosquito deterrents like lemon thyme.

[Happy Days]

That's another great benefit. Herbs are such wonderful plants!

[Green Mantis]

Aida......If you can't find it in a regular grocery store, maybe a chinese grocery would have some stalks?
Or ask your grocer if they would bring some in for you?? Just a thought.

Good Luck in your hunting, let us know if you find some.

[Happy Days]

I didn't find any this week either but I think I will at some point in time maybe on into the spring months. I will check at another grocery nearby as well. I'm eager to get them started.