Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature
Intro to Essential Oils with Chris Satch
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Jul 26 2022 1h 17m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introducing ChrisChapter 2 2 mins
How is this episode about essential oils?Chapter 3 2 mins
How Chris became the plant parent he is todayChapter 4 1 min
What is essential oil?Chapter 5 1 min
What makes up the essence of a plant?Chapter 6 2 mins
What are VOCs and what are their different functions?Chapter 7 58 sec
The truth behind the smell of freshly cut grassChapter 8 57 sec
How Maria has been engaging her sense of smell in the gardenChapter 9 1 min
How plants can attract or repel pests based on their smellChapter 10 2 mins
How do secondary metabolites work? What is the natural function of caffeine?Chapter 11 31 sec
How do you make your own essential oils?Chapter 12 1 min
What is the process of enfleurage? What are the basic components of enfleurage?Chapter 13 39 sec
What is cold pressing or cold extraction best used for?Chapter 14 31 sec
How does the distillation process work for essential oils?Chapter 15 3 mins
The advantages and disadvantages of steam distillationChapter 16 1 min
What is one mistake people make when extracting essential oils?Chapter 17 4 mins
What is the extraction method? Why don’t some people prefer extraction?Chapter 18 2 mins
Where to get the best fertilizers for all your garden needsChapter 19 1 min
How to grow a year-round garden with foolproof seedsChapter 20 2 mins
What is the most accessible method to make your own essential oils?Chapter 21 2 mins
Extracting lavender essence at home using steam distillationChapter 22 2 mins
Applying the extraction method at home for lavender essential oilChapter 23 2 mins
Chris’ recommended method for beginnersChapter 24 4 mins
What are the different compounds that make up our favorite and not-so-favorite scents?Chapter 25 2 mins
An easy way to further enrich and explore your growing garden!Chapter 26 1 min
Chris’ favorite essential oils and plant essencesChapter 27 1 min
What are some benefits of hinoki essential oil?Chapter 28 2 mins
Can all plants produce essential oils?Chapter 29 1 min
Why are scents personal? How is smell related to memory?Chapter 30 3 mins
What are scented plants that you can add to your collection?Chapter 31 1 min
Where to get your plant consultation spot with Chris!Chapter 32 1 min
Easy and simple ways to explore your sense of smell in the garden!Chapter 33 2 mins
Different ways to use essential oils at home and while travelingChapter 34 3 mins
Maria’s favorite essential oils and their usesChapter 35 3 mins
Closing remarks