Hi All,

I'm a beginner gardener, and I live in Los Angeles. My nine-year-old daughter and I have a couple of raised beds we've just planted a few things in - cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, squash. We're excited to do more in our yard this summer, but we both have a LOT of mosquito bites from the little time we've already spent out there. I've heard there are are some plants that repel mosquitoes (lavendar, marigolds, etc.), but I've also heard that's a myth. Any thoughts?

And if plants won't help us get protected from the mosquitoes, is there anything else we should try? Citronella candles?

We are now spraying ourselves with repellant, but I hate to use that stuff.

Thanks for your help,
Elizabeth