When working in the garden, there are a few things it’s good to remember . . .

Make sure to wear sunscreen or a hat for plenty of shade.

Wear good gloves for weeding and trimming plants.

Clean your hands with an all-natural, homemade gardener’s hand scrub, and be sure to get the dirt out from under your nails before you eat dinner. (Haha!)

I have an Aromatherapy recipe for that! This is a natural Basil Rosemary Gardener’s Hand Scrub blend that you can use any time your hands feel dirty and grimy, or dry and cracked. It’s also great for artists, such as sculptors who work with clay, or painters who tend to get paint all over their hands.

A foot bath and foot scrub to cool those overworked feet!

Feet can get very dry and chapped in summer, especially around heels and calluses.

It’s important to keep your feet happy. They carry all the weight of your body, and uncomfortable feet can make for a very uncomfortable “rest of you.” Foot massages and soothing moisturizers can really help your overall comfort level.