Say Goodbye to Mosquitoes – Naturally!


6/10/2024

Dear Seasonal Farmer Subscribers,

Thank you for being a part of our community. I appreciate all the new people who have joined!

Are mosquitoes ruining your time outdoors? You’re not alone—but you don’t have to rely on harsh chemicals to fight back!

In my latest blog post, I dive into natural remedies that work, including one surprising tip that’s been quietly dismissed by mainstream sources for years: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine). Could this be the missing piece to effortless mosquito defense?

You can find more inspiration and ideas on The Seasonal Farmer

If you’re ready to take a holistic, toxin-free approach to repelling mosquitoes, this post is for you. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to protect yourself while staying in harmony with nature.

Thank you for being a part of our community. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to share more insightful moments with you.

Warm regards,

Kirsten and Don at The Seasonal Farmer

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P.S. We will not be at our place this coming weekend. Michihistrigan is having its yearly Rendezvous on June 13, 14 & 15th. We missed out on joining them as a vendor, but the Farmhouse next door is giving us a space to set up our tent.

Stop in a see all our offerings and grab a muffin and a cinnamon roll! We would love to see you!

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Kirsten is a farm-to-table chef with a love of nutritional healing, teaching others how to thrive through nutrient-rich, pure foods. Don is a dedicated farmer who takes exceptional care of his animals, while also sharpening all blades and handling small engine repair to keep the farm running strong. Together, we are creating a Pure Simple Farm Life filled with clean, organic, homegrown foods. We create and sell non-toxic, eco-friendly home and food products while championing regenerative farming, sustainable gardening, and nutritional healing for a healthier community. We share recipes and techniques using the foods grown seasonally in our farm gardens, fields, and forest, inviting others to reconnect with nature’s rhythms and nourishment.

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