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I want to share a picture of my ginger flower.
It has the most beautiful flower and tiny orange/yellow snap dragon looking flowers below the big white one. Last year only the white one flowered. I have another one that hasn't gotten any. I think it's really beautiful!! I can't wait to harvest some of the root later on. I'm going to freeze it so it stays good longer. I…
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A simple cough syrup
Lemon, ginger & honey. Ready in 24 hours. https://youtu.be/lTteCCVpTuM
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Ginger Bug
I will have to try this.
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Galangal, Ginger's sibling
Another herb that you don't see often.
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Bitter Ginger/Pinecone Ginger/Shampoo Plant
Grown in the Southern states and Hawaii, this plant of many common names, is also known as Amomum zerumbet L. Or Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith. It can be used for making shampoo. It is medicinal as well. And most importantly for me, it can be grown in pots! Let's discuss this plant. @judsoncarroll4 @torey and others, tell…
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When to Harvest Ginger?
I'd like to try growing grocery-store ginger in containers here in SW Colorado (zone 6a). I know I need to bring it in over the winter, but I am finding conflicting information online about when to actually harvest it -- I'm seeing people say 8-10 months; when the leaves start to yellow; or after 3-4 months. Can anyone…
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Okay, am I onto something? Drinking Yogi Tea
I have had feet, a back, and knees (torn medial meniscus) for quite some time now. My knees have been good for a while...but they do that, going in fits & spurts. A Chinese TCM acupuncturist/acupressure practitioner told me years ago that my knees were cold and I needed to decrease the wind. He gave me a technique to try…
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In Reply to 26 Oct 2020 Email Newsletter, "Replacement for Antibiotics"
The topic was "In this video, Marjory and Dr. Patrick Jones discuss 3 major differences between pharmaceuticals and herbal medicine—from philosophy and long-term efficacy to broad-spectrum bioavailability." Some years ago someone gave me the following to reduce high blood pressure. Grate a tablespoon of ginger from ginger…
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Ginger as an Antibiotic
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🥒 Fun with Ferments 🌶️
Where are my fermentation professionals out there! While I'm no stranger to dehydrating, pickling, and pressure canning...I've only just ventured into fermenting. I purchased this nice little small batch starter kit that isn't to much of an investment to get me started. Let me know your best tips, tricks, and recipes! _…