# Ep 199. Start These Herbal Products Now Before Summer

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Podcast: [The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945)
Published: 2026-04-28T08:54:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thehomesteadchallengepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-199-start-these-herbal-products-now-before-summer/
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Duration seconds: 828

## Resource

In this episode, we’re talking about the simple herbal products we should start now before summer hits—because things like bug spray, salves, and infused sprays take time to steep. We walk through what we’re making right now (like herbal bug spray, dried mint for tea, and calendula salve) and how to think ahead so summer feels easier and more prepared. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com

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