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June 2002 ~ Volume 2 Number 6 |
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~ CALENDAR of EVENTS ~
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~ FEATURE ARTICLE ~
Letting
Nature Grow your Garden
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Extra Feature... |
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RECIPES for YOU ~ |
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Violet Syrup
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Oatcakes |
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Judy's Organic Herbs - Committed to organic or wildcrafted herbs which have been harvested with honour to the plants and respect to the planet. They sow, cultivate and harvest by hand, as they honour each plant as a wise ally. Judy and her apprentices are busy in the gardens, fields and forest: building new beds, planting, harvesting and making medicine. Their 24 acre farm is a jewel nestled in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario near the historic Ottawa River and the city of Ottawa. |
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Gardening by the Moon Simple, clear explanation of "planting by the moon". Planting by the moon is an idea as old as agriculture, based both in folklore and superstition, but there are scientific ideas to back it up. Just as the moon pulls the tides in the oceans, it also pulls upon the subtle bodies of water, causing moisture to rise in the earth, which encourages germination and growth. Each moon phase influences growth, so pay attention to the type of plant; whether it's root or leaf growth you want and when it's best to harvest. |
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Lady Barbara's "Weeds and Wild Things" Barbara Hall, the "109th apprentice" of Susun Weed, is the bellydancing hostess of this enchanted site. WEEDS AND WILD THINGS about covers the highest form of delight that I discover in the process of gardening, and I find that sharing that delight expands it. I hope never to spend a single year in my life where I don't come upon a new plant that I have never met before. Includes articles on Chickweed, dandelion, Violet, Motherwort, Plantain, and much more. Of special importance is Barbara's work with herbs to treat her Lyme's Disease. |
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Garden Medicinals and Culinaries - Support for gardeners, herb growers, and herbalists with a fine selection of seeds, plants, supplies, equipment, and books. Informative catalog. Good link library to support your gardening, herbal, and herbal medicine needs. 175 varieties of herbs, vegetables and flowers together with the cultural information needed to successfully grow, harvest, and enjoy the crops. All seeds are untreated and are grown organically, ecologically, or conventionally. All seeds are open-pollinated, non-gmo varieties. |
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Plants for a Future - A resource centre for rare and unusual plants, particularly those which have edible, medicinal or other uses. They have a database of useful plants which contains over 7000 species and has extensive details on edible, medicinal and other uses of plants together with information about their cultivation and habit. |
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Mountain Valley Growers - Herb Plants and perennials for culinary, medicinal, aromatic and ornamental uses all certified organically grown. Make your garden your private oasis. They will answer any questions you have about herbs! Lots of catalogs, selections. Plus check out the cross reference guide to common names and botanical names. |
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Organic Gardening.com Great articles. Composting, weed control, soil, insect control gardening basics. "When you garden organically, you think of your plants as part of a whole system within Nature that starts in the soil and includes the water supply, people, wildlife and even insects. An organic gardener strives to work in harmony with natural systems." |
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KidsGardening.com - Sponsored by National Gardening Association. Goal is to be the best site for all of you who garden with kids, whether you engage with plants and gardens as family projects or as educational tools. Providing horticultural expertise, ideas for sparking inquisitiveness and exploration. Great site for teachers. Has sample classroom activities. |
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Abundant Life Seed Foundation - A non-profit that preserves the genetic diversity of plants by promoting the conservation and use of heirloom, native and rare seeds. Newsletter, catalog, educational program. ALSF grows seed at its farm in Washington state and purchases seed from a network of growers to offer hearty, unique varieties for sale. They also send seeds around the world free of charge to people of need. |
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Montgomery County, Maryland - Dept of Environmental Protection - Lots of quality articles about gardening and gardens. In a world seemingly filled with unlimited choices, gardeners are finding that many traditional varieties of vegetables and fruits have disappeared. More than 80 percent of the seed varieties sold a century ago are no longer available today. That loss of genetic and cultural resources has led to a quiet, though growing revolution known as heirloom gardening and seed-saving. |
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The Garden Project - The mission is to provide structure and support to former offenders through on the job training in gardening. Garden Project Apprentices learn to cultivate and harvest a variety of organic vegetables, which are donated to local senior and family centers. Garden Project is reversing the numbers; 75% of participants do not return to jail. |
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Native Seeds/Search - Preserving crop seeds of native America. Native Seeds/SEARCH is a nonprofit conservation group working to conserve, distribute and document the adapted and diverse varieties of seed, and the role these seeds play in cultures of the native American in the Southwest and northwestern Mexico. You can "adopt-a-crop". After harvest, they send you a report about your crop, including a picture. And for a donation they send you a packet of the newly harvested seeds! Great glossary of native plants. |
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Seed Saving, and Seedsaver's Resources - Resources on seedsaving for seedsavers and those interested in heirloom and open-pollinated varieties of vegetables, flowers, bulbs as well as heirloom fruit varieties and general agricultural/horticultural plant genetic diversity. Includes: Botany, Genetics and Horticulture for Seedsavers; Trading seeds: Seed Exchanges on and off the Web; Buying heirloom and open-pollinated seeds: Non-profit organisations and commercial sources; NGOs and GOs concerned with Plant Genetic Diversity. |
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Natural Gardening Metro site - Provides a forum for citizens of metro Portland, OR to resolve issues related to growth . Great gardening articles. Learn how to use fewer chemicals while growing a healthier trouble-free garden. Composting, lawn care, pest and weed control, and how to choose plants that will resist pests and disease, it's all here. |
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The Practical Gardener - Essays on Gardening. Read the experiences of seasoned gardeners. Thought-provoking. Real "hands-on" stories about becoming a "smart gardener". |
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Food Not Lawns - Activist community. Focus on rebirthing highly-localized food and medicine cultures; and the preservation and propagation of rare plants while having fun too! Great articles. They maintain a seed and research library and have freely distributed many thousands of plants and seeds to hundreds of individuals within their community. They maintain gardens which are home to over 400 species of rare, native and edible plants, plus they design and implement community-access gardens. |
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Legal Disclaimer: This content is not intended to replace conventional western medical treatment. Any suggestions made and all herbs listed are not intended to diagnose, treat,cure or prevent any disease, condition or symptom. Personal directions and use should be provided by clinical herbalist or other qualified healthcare practitioner with a specific formula for you. All material on this website/email is provided for general information purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health and healthcare. |
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