So, we have #Catnip, #LemonBalm and #Thyme growing in our backyard -- and they seem to help keep the #ticks down. And the bees love them -- especially the catnip!

17 Tick-Proof Plants That Create Safe Zones Around Your Home

By Ashley Gilbert
Posted on Last updated: June 1, 2025

"Some plants naturally repel ticks thanks to their scent or texture, creating little buffer zones between your home and the areas ticks like to hang out. It’s a low-effort, long-term way to make your yard safer for kids, pets, and anyone who’d rather not deal with a bite. These 17 plants don’t just look good—they’re working quietly in the background to help keep ticks at bay."

Read more:
https://plantisima.com/tick-proof-plants-that-create-safe-zones-around-your-home/

#SolarPunkSunday #TickRepellents #SpendTimeInNature #BeSafeOutdoors #Ticksafety

#Find the #PrayingMantis in the #mints bed.
From this past Summer.

#SpotTheInsect #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #insect #LemonBalm #nature

Woke up at 4:30am to howling #blizzard winds.

Made some #sleepytime tea with the #LemonBalm I've been #overwintering in my living room.

Grateful for #Hyggelig comforts even when #sleep is short....

#earlymorning #winterdark #SilentSunday #indoorgarden #herbaltea #wintergarden

Last colors of summer

#flowers #bloomscrolling #zinnias #dahlias #lemonbalm #marigold #gardening #bouquet