Marigolds!

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  1. S-H

    S-H MacGyver in the Garden

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    Saw these growing in the plant nursery a few days ago, they actually are very good at repelling unwanted insects from your garden - Of course, I don't want any insects getting into my machinery, (specially during precision metal working). So that's where these marigolds are right now doing an excellent job, (around my outdoor tool post)!
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    Marigolds 1 ( photo / image / picture from S-H's Garden )

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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    A really good idea for protecting your machinery and they look so good into the bargain. :-D
     
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    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Pressing marigolds into service I see. :)

    Jerry
     
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    S-H MacGyver in the Garden

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    Thanks Eileen! And yes Jerry, I do sometimes feel like a "drill" sergeant... :D
     
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    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    They are such a happy flower. I always try to have some around in the summer. I love the fragrance. I know some people dislike it but I think is smells sweet and earthy :-D
     
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