Lady_Sudz Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Is anyone going to grow plants for their soaps? What are U growing? Is their anything One should know about growing stuff to put in soap?What about using like Miracle grow?TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Some of the herbs I grow for soaping are peppermint, spearmint, patchouli, comfrey, lemongrass, sage and lemon verbena. As with all my herbs, I use no pesticides or chemicals. I went to one of our local herb festivals today and found some vetiver which I'll be looking into possibly incorporating into one of my soaps. Love my herbs! Rena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I grow chamomile and calendula for oil infusions, along with peppermint, parsley, sage and thyme. I'm looking to add Rosemary too. I've never used chemicals on any of my plants, ornamental or edible, so I've never tried Miracle Grow. I use compost almost exclusively, and it does a fantastic job for me.I amost forgot - Lavender! I grow lots of lavender... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Sudz Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 thank you!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjrhsk Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I was wondering how your dry your herbs for soap? I am growing some this summer. I have read to put them in a 50/50 mixture of glycerin and water first before you hang to dry for use in soap. I always thought you just hang without this procedure like you do for cooking. What are your thoughts? Sorry to hijack this thread. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkangel Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Alton Brown had the quickest and most unique way of drying herbs I've ever heard. You can read it herehttp://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/Season7/Herbs/HerbalPreservation.htmscroll all the way down to Scene 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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