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2023 Dirty dozen released
It was mentioned in another discussion that I read that one person was surprised that corn was on the safe list. Someone said they thought it was on the list "because it is GMO and therefore less pesticides are used on GMO." This is generally untrue, but a widely spread comment to try to make GMO sound safer in some…
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Butterbur
There are a few types. Petasites japonica & P. hybridus are what I've been reading about. Hybridus is what is in my supplement and I can get seeds here: I've read quite a few other links too, but I neglected to copy their addresses. I have been taking a butterbur (75mg)-feverfew (200mg) capsule sold by "Now" for…
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A productive time in the garden & kitchen
January in Australia marks the middle of summer. Long warm to hot days with storm activity in the afternoons. At this time most vegetable gardens are pumping out a whole lot of produce & this year I’m happy to say, we have been living on a lot of homegrown vegetables. Cherry tomatoes coming out of my ears, I’ve made into…
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Do you recommend starting a homestead in Puerto Rico?
My name is Erin Acevedo. I'm 60 years old and live in Ipswich, Massachusetts. My husband's family is from Puerto Rico. We like to go there on vacation. 🌈 @Marjory Wildcraft Do you recommend starting a homestead in Puerto Rico? I am concerned about all the changes involving agenda 21 & 2030. I'm not vaccinated either. I…
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NWT, Canada: Not allowed to sell food from farm to public
This is very disturbing & concerning. If this bullying spreads, it would be very bad for all. Apparently now, the power hungry are going after farms & farmers in more ways than one and adding to food supply shortages. This is organic eggs, veggies & bread. It doesn't sound like meat & milk were factors (which they heavily…
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Helpful Hints on Drying Herbs
I’m hoping to get some handy hints on drying herbs. My problem at the moment is humidity & plant material going mouldy. I normally use a drying rack undercover in a shed with plenty of light but before the herbs are properly dried, they are turning mouldy. Very frustrating to grow these babies & not have them turn out as…
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Enough food, but in a broken system
Not really new news to any of us, especially now, but I thought I'd post it. Yet again, a good reason to grow our own healthy veggies, fruit, meat & milk. Self sustainability is a big deal. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/un-chief-urges-fast-action-to-avoid-global-food-emergency-571150692.html
