Welcome to the SRA Newsletter, we hope you will find it informative and entertaining. Our goal is to share with our customers ~ information: featuring articles from SRA & others that will share their knowledge and expertise, any new products, specials that are going on and any news regarding the essential oil trade.

SRA welcomes feedback and comments from our readers!

We are pleased to announce that we will be selling 'Aromatherapy Today.'

Aromatherapy Today is the international aromatherapy journal for those who are passionate about aromatherapy and essential oils.

It is enjoyed by Aromatherapists, nurses and medical staff, health care workers, natural therapists, students -- in fact, anyone who has a strong interest in aromatherapy and essential oils.

Aromatherapy Today is now included in most natural therapy college libraries and has become a standard reference publication for both aromatherapy teachers and students.

Internationally acclaimed and respected writers provide a unique combination of practical information, scientific data, case studies, ethereal and sometimes controversial information.

Check back to see when they arrive.
Price will be $13.00 USD + shipping

The summer sun beats up our skin...
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July is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push through their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur, hence the name Full Buck Moon.

However, this moon has also been called the Full Thunder Moon and Full Hay Moon.

For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual event as happening "Once in a Blue Moon." This expression was first noted back in 1821 and refers to occurrences that are uncommon, though not truly rare.

This year is just flying by, my garden is in full bloom, the flowers are so aromatic especially the nite blooming Jasmines .. and the veggies are starting to ripen. (yep all here in the Bronx!! ) Had my first cherry tomato last nite!!

The heat and humidity has been challenging for those with breathing issues. Please remember that our small children and elderly have a difficult time in this weather. And don't forget our 'furry friends.' Pets need water and a place out of the sun.

From Cookson Co. Reports ~ Market Update ~

Mosquitoes watch out - the chemical 'picardin' is now being recommended as an effective mosquito repellant. Picardin is an extract from Lemon eucalyptus (which we know is eucalyptus citriadora).

Fishkill watch out .. this NY State town is being pressured by an organization called 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' to change its name to 'Fishinghurts' ! Ouch ;o)

Orange Oil: An influential analyst pegs this season's Florida orange crop at 149.6 million boxes. This would be the smallest crop in 13 years.

Grapefruit oil: While hurricane Dennis spared the citrus groves in Florida, it apparently wiped out 250,000mt of grapefruit in Cuba's Matanza Province. Matanza produces 50% of all the citrus fruits grown in Cuba. Cheap, low grade Cuban grapefruit oil has historically been a blending feedstock for European users.

The crop prospects for Florida next year look bleak given the poor condition of the fruit, not to mention the possibility of more damaging hurricanes.....in fact "Emily" is now forming. Grenada looks to be on the firing line (again!).

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable .. end of summer. Soon it will be clothes shopping for 'back to school' .. and the wonderful 'cool' breezes of autumn.

~ til next time.