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Too much Aloe!

 
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I got a bunch of it.
It doesn't take any care, but it does take up space that could be used for plant starts.
I would hate to waste it, but I don't know what to use it for.
Any suggestions?
 
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Hers a photo.
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I just read today (in one of Barabara Pleasant's books) that aloe removes formaldehyde from the air.  (I didn't even know that that was a thing before this morning--and so maybe you need more, not fewer aloe plants, haha!)

If you must give them away, definitely let the recipient know the many uses this lovely plant has!
 
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Hmm... looks llke this lasts only days in the fridge. Here's how to extend that a bit.

 
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Here people use it on their hair and skin. I think for hair it works as a natural gel type thing, and it's great on your scalp, but most people use it as a conditioner.
I like to leave some on my face during the day, which feels great, but I need to remember not to answer the door or go outside because it leaves me a bit yellow/green.

We also make juice out of the gel sometimes (carefully not getting any of the yellow/green latex in), with other fruit.

Still, I also can't keep up. when things get out of control I start potting up the pups and giving them away. Everyone I know at this point has aloe. The next step, I will put them in milk cartons and put them out on the sidewalk for people to take as they go by (or at my husband's shop).
 
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Joylynne, that video was perfect, just what I was looking for!
I may try all three methods, or combine them.
The Honey and Aloe combo is intriguing as a multiple purpose product.
 
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