What Are Essential Oils?

They are volatile and aromatic substances created by plants. Essential oils are obtained by steam distillation, expression, or through solvent extraction of plant material. There are thousands of different constituents that make up essential oils and not all of them have been identified by science. You can find them in processed food, perfumes, health products, cleaning products, air fresheners, candles, cosmetics, chewing gum, candy, soft drinks, liqueurs, toothpaste, mouthwash, and many other sources.

Essential oils are thought to be anonymous with aromatherapy that is the study of essential oils and their effect on the physical, mental and emotional body. Gardening is not about that. So how can essential oils be part of a good, natural, gardening program?

Essential Oils and the Garden

Essential oils can be a very important part of natural gardening. We live in a world where we are bombarded by chemicals that many times are not safe to use. Essential oils can easily help replace some pesticides and poisons in your garden. They will help you eliminate problem insects and diseases without harming the plant or the environment. At Gritman we have a philosophy that wants to cooperate with nature and does not want do battle with it. We would prefer to learn from the red ants and work with them instead of killing them. At the same time, we understand that this is not always possible so we have put together some products that will help your stay in the garden be rewarding and free from bites.

Essential oils could help: