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No year is ever the same in gardening and this year was Spectacular for my Sweet Annie!!!  It completely took over my entire "herb garden" that I created from the old barn foundation.  It's amazing how a tiny seed can turn into a sweet annie TREE!   Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) is the most beloved Primitive Herb!  It's earthy, herbal, sweet fragrance is almost intoxicating.  I am so obsessed with this plant that wherever it decides to grow (driveway, walkway, garage floor....) I can't bring myself to pull it out of the ground.  This drives my husband crazy!   haha Over 100...

I've always used fragrant herbs from my gardens to freshen up the chicken coop and repel insects.  I'm happy to offer my blend to you.   Chicken Nesting Box Herbs contains the following  blend of herbs: Certified Organically Grown Lavender- repels fleas, flies & mosquitoes, is calming to chickens Peppermint- repels flies, fleas and biting insects, rodent repellent Rosemary- repels rodents, insecticide, anti-bacterial Oregano- has anti-bacterial properties, immune stimulant Calendula- repels lice and mites Thyme- antibiotic & antibacterial properties, respiratory health Marjoram- reproductive health (egg laying) respiratory health These herbs are safe & beneficial for chickens if they decide to nibble...

Sharing my birthday celebration with everyone by having a Super Sale!!  Can't believe it's already been six months since I launched my new website.  I love it! So much easier to navigate on my end and is user friendly for my customers! I'm still updating and creating new features to make it even better!! Feel free to sign up for my newsletter where you'll receive information about new items, specials and discount coupon codes. Thank you for all your support and friendships! Andrea Mengel, owner Crows Nest Primitive Shoppe