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Published on Leave a comment on Veggies You Can Grow In Your Garden Easily Without Buying Seeds Or Seedlings

WE HAVE TO BUY ALL OUR VEGGIES FROM THE STORE OR SEEDLINGS FROM THE NURSERY TO GROW........OR WAIT A MINUTE, DO WE? HAVE YOU SEEN SOME OF THE WEBPAGES OR YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON GROWING SOME VEGGIES FROM VEGGIE SCRAPS? I'VE SEEN THEM MANY TIMES - GREAT FUN FOR KIDS - AND I FOUND SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT TODAY. A GIRL CALLED AMARA SHOWS US 6 VEGGIES WE CAN SIMPLY GROW WITH SEEDS FROM PRODUCE WE'VE BOUGHT OR GROWN. AND MAYBE IT'S A BLUFF THAT SEEDS HAVE TO BE TREATED (For Commercial Enterprise) YOU KNOW? IF THAT WERE REALLY SO, HOW ABOUT ALL THE ORGANIC HEIRLOOM SEEDS ETC SOLD BY DIGGERS GARDEN CLUB, EDEN SEEDS AND OTHERS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR MANY YEARS NOW? AND WHAT DID PEOPLE DO BEFORE THERE WERE SEED COMPANIES? NOT TO MENTION, HAVE YOU HEARD OF A GROUP OF PEOPLE CALLED SEED SAVERS? INTERESTING, ISN'T IT? SHALL WE SEE SOME OF AMARA'S HANDIWORK?

Amara is a writer, and writing is her passion. She loves gardening and enjoys it as her hobby.

Many people love gardening and enjoy it as their hobby. Well, this hobby can be even more worthwhile when it also yields fresh organic vegetables from a home garden.…

Published on Leave a comment on Bees Are Popular Again: Beehives Choppered Into Victoria For Almond Pollination

ABC Rural  By Kellie Hollingworth and Hugh Hogan

Beekeepers are going to great lengths to ensure that the almond pollination season in north-west Victoria is a blooming success this year.

More than 277,000 hives are being transported to the region from across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

John Caseys 1200 beehives Into Victoria

It's the largest movement of livestock in Australia. 

But Tumut beekeeper John Casey needed help from above to rescue 1,200 hives that were stuck north of Condobolin because the road was too wet to access them.

In a rare move, the hives were moved by helicopter at a cost of $1,600 per hour, before being loaded onto trucks and transported to Boundary Bend.

"I've never seen it done," he said.

"It would be cheaper than doing a diff or gearbox on a truck. I think anyway.

Tumut beekeeper John Casey needed a helicopter to rescue 1,200 hives that were stuck on wet ground at Trundle.

"We're going to keep getting rain. It's supposed to rain more next month, but we need to get them out for the almond pollination," he said.

Bees go to work

Merbein almond grower Neale Bennett said the hives would be based at his property for six weeks before they were loaded back onto trucks for the trip home.…

Published on Leave a comment on Simple Encouragements Can Move Mountains

By John Toomey – Writer And Wellness Thought Leader

To encourage means to give support, confidence or hope to another person. These qualities help the other person to be more courageous and to keep going.

This morning I was walking through Melbourne Airport on my way to board a flight for New Zealand. The queues were pretty long going through the security screening. In front of me was a young family with a lot of gear. Dad was carrying a toddler and mum, walking with a walking stick, was struggling to get all their belongings onto the belt and remove various things from their bags.

A few people around were getting a little frustrated as it was taking them quite a long time to get organised. They were uncertain and just a little hamstrung as they struggled to comply.

The woman tending the belt was taking incredible care of them. She was calm, patient and very kind, and even though other people were frustrated and complaining as they often do at a busy security screening point, she never let up on doing whatever she could to help this young family stay calm and get through the screening process.…

Published on Leave a comment on Eliminating The SECRET TOXIN Affecting Our Brain – Guess What It Is?

By Dr Alan Inglis - Integrative Medicine Expert

I Am Introducing A New Post Category Today In My Blog Called "For Health Enthusiasts" Who Are Into Natural Health. It Will Include Some Of Alan's Articles. Integrative Medicine Is Great, It Favours Natural Strongly Over The Medical Establishment Who Are Basically Agents For Big Pharma Who Have Won The Contempt Of So Many People These Days. There Are So Many Enthusiasts Who Are Avid Readers And Practicing Advocates But Have Not Discovered Functional And Integrative Medicine. Alan Is A Straight Talker, I Like The Way He Writes And He Is One Of The Best Out There. Read On.

In the movies, it’s played for laughs: A little Aluminum Foil… shaped like a hat… is the sure sign of a conspiracy weirdo.

Well, my friend, today I’ve got the REAL conspiracy.

It involves the main ingredient in that foil.

You’re not wearing it ON your head as a hat (at least, I hope you aren’t). But it’s getting IN your head anyway – and it’s not there to help you out.

Aluminum is a MAJOR undiagnosed cause of Cognitive struggles in Seniors, leading to decline and even Dementia, not to mention more severe Neurodegenerative diseases ranging from Parkinson’s to Alzheimer’s.…

Published on Leave a comment on Sun-Mapping And Positioning Our Veggie Garden-Beds For Success

Here You Have It Gardeners, Another Way To Improve On Your Veggie Gardening!

Last Week I Made A Companion Planting Guide For Gardeners And Beginner Gardeners. Now To Address The Light And Shade Aspect. Lets Work With Nature. Most Of Us Have Some Shade And Part-Shade In Our Yard (Or Space) When Thinking Of Growing A Veggie Garden (Big Or Small) And Some Of Us Are A Little Confused How To Work Things Out.

Happy Sun-Mapping For Your Veggie Garden

This Post Will Help Bring Some Clarity Into The Situation, So You Have An Idea Where To Grow Your Herbs And Veggies And How To Go About It. The Following Articles Should See You On Your Way To Good Results And Maybe Better Than You Have Had Previously.

How Sun Mapping Can Help Homegrown Veggies Thrive

ABC Everyday  By Koren Helbig

In hindsight, figuring out where the sun falls in our backyard would have been handy to do before we started planting any veggies.

Because edible plants need sunlight to grow — the more of it, the better — yet the sun changes position across the seasons, dropping lower in winter and throwing longer shadows across the earth.

My partner and I didn't even think to consider this when we moved into our Adelaide rental four years ago.…

Published on Leave a comment on Outback Sees Biggest Budgie Event In 10 Years – You Should See The Photos And Video!

ABC Alice Springs  By Emma Haskin and Alex Barwick 1st August 2021

Thousands of brilliant budgerigars are flocking to the Australian outback thanks to perfect breeding conditions across the country. Mark Carter, Alice Springs bird watcher and trained zoologist, said that the region has not had a budgie event this big in 10 years.

"There was an event in 2016 which was localised to certain areas," Mr Carter said.

Wonders Of Nature – Show Of Budgies – Australia

"This event involves huge number of birds across the landscape," he said.

Mr Carter said it was hard to comprehend how many birds there were out there at the moment.

"If you do the maths on how many budgies are out there across the landscape, it's mind-boggling,"

He said that there are a few factors as to why the numbers have exploded.

Budgies Love To Flock At Dams Water Holes - 2

"It's a combination of things: We had rain at the perfect time here and they bred up in other parts of Australia and gathered here," he said.

Mr Carter said that those budgies subsequently have stayed and continued to breed resulting in extraordinary numbers across the region.

He said that there was an abundance of food thanks to low cattle numbers and the budgies have "cashed in on that".…

Published on Leave a comment on Gardeners: Best Tips Possible On Should Roots Be Loosened Before Planting?

By Corey and Andrea Leichty from DoNotDisturbGardening.Com

Bringing more good Tips to you Gardeners and Beginner Gardeners out there from a couple's website I just found while further researching Companion Planting. They have this other article, hey?

Transferring a plant from pot to ground can be like sending your firstborn child to the first day of school. You pull the plant from the pot and stare at the root bundle: do you leave it alone, or should you loosen the roots before planting? 

Gardeners should loosen roots before planting. Unless the plant is a fragile seedling, loosening up the roots and untangling them before planting helps the plant establish a healthy foundation for future growth. 

Today, we will explain why loosening roots before planting is helpful, how to identify roots that need special attention, and how to correct any problems. 

By the end of this article, you will feel confident loosening roots before planting.

Why Do Some People Say Roots Should Not Be Teased Before Planting? 

It is commonly thought that roots are fragile and weak and that their transition from pot to soil should be trauma-free. 

While plants certainly should be treated with respect, it’s important to realize that the most passive approach might not be the best for them. …

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Published on 3 Comments on My Companion Planting Guide For Veggies, Herbs And Salad Veggies

By Janet Vargas - Owner Of This Website

GOOD NEWS FOR GARDENERS AND BEGINNER GARDENERS. YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF COMPANION PLANTING BEFORE. IT HAS REALLY INCREASED IN POPULARITY SINCE I FIRST HEARD OF IT. FOR MANY YEARS, CERTAIN GARDENERS HAVE FOUND THAT CERTAIN PLANTS PLANTED CLOSE TO EACH-OTHER CAN ACTUALLY HELP EACH-OTHER GROW WELL AND SOME ARE KNOWN TO HINDER EACH-OTHER. ORGANIC GARDENERS AND PERMACULTURISTS WATCH AND PRACTICE THESE PRINCIPLES VERY CLOSELY INSTEAD OF MONO-CROPS WHICH CAN ATTRACT A LOT OF BUGS.

CERTAIN HERBS AND VEGIES WHEN PLANTED TOGETHER CAN DETER A LOT OF INSECTS FROM DAMAGING OUR HERBS AND VEGGIES WE SPEND PRECIOUS TIME AND MONEY ON – NOT TO MENTION HOPEFUL EXPECTATIONS. PLANTING A DIVERSITY OF PLANTS TOGETHER IS ALSO KNOWN TO CONFUSE THE WOULD BE INVADING INSECTS FROM ATTACKING YOUR HOMEGROWN PRODUCE. THESE THINGS HAVE BEEN GAINING THE INTEREST OF SCIENTISTS ACROSS THE WORLD IN RECENT TIMES WHO ARE NOW INCLINED TO RECOMMEND THESE GARDENING PRACTICES IN PREFERENCE TO CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES – IT’S MUCH HEALTHIER FOR YOU. IT IS BETTER TO SIDE WITH NATURE THAN WORK AGAINST IT. BE A FRIEND OF NATURE AND NATURE WILL BE A FRIEND TO YOU.…

Published on Leave a comment on Reasons To AVOID Modern WHEAT – Lots Of INFO Says Its NOT Healthy – Find Out Why!

SPELT, KHORASAN, EINKORN and a few other related grains which are the result of Ancient Natural Crossings also contain gluten, but do not have adverse affects on many who believe they’re “gluten sensitive”. So what’s different about Modern Wheat today that didn’t exist in ancient wheat? Just about everything.

What Is Modern Wheat Really - We Should All Know These Things

  Dr. William Davis

Cardiologist + Author + Health Crusader

"The food you eat is making you sick and the agencies that are providing you with guidelines on what to eat are giving dangerous advice with devastating health consequences. You can change that today."

Check it out — Dr. Davis newest book, Wheat Belly: Revised & Expanded Edition that condenses all Wheat Belly strategies into one book with new recipes, new success stories, with plenty of other updated material is in stores now! Click to order and learn more.

See His Website And Video HERE

 According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, here’s what’s lost by modern industrial processing.

Thiamine (B1) 77% Riboflavin (B2) 80% Niacin 81% Pyridoxine (B6) 72% Pantothenic acid (B5) 50% Vitamin E 86% Calcium 60% Phosphorous 71% Magnesium 84% Potassium 77% Sodium 78% Chromium 40% Manganese 86% Iron 76% Cobalt 89% Zinc 78% Copper 68% Selenium 16% Molybdenum 48%

Excessive Input Farming And Genetic Alteration

The 20th century has brought a new monster to the “advancement” of food technology.…

Published on Leave a comment on Wonders Of Khorasan – Nutritional Ancient Grain We Can Use Instead Of Modern Wheat

Khorasan is an ancient wheat also known as Kamut and is thought to have originated in Egypt. Khorasan is a much larger grain than wheat and is higher in minerals, vitamins and fats and has up to 40% more protein.  This makes it a super energy source plus this gives it it’s unique rich and nutty flavour. Khorasan flour with its gluten ratio is ideal for any kind of baking and along with wheat, it doesn’t lose its texture with freezing. By Jesabe Warner – Naturopath

Khorasan: A Tasty Nutritious Ancient Grain With Benefits To Our Health

A variety of whole grain wheat, kamut (a brand name for khorasan) contains about 250 calories per cup with 7 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein. Compared to modern wheat, it is much richer in polyphenols and fatty acids as well as minerals like selenium, which support a healthy immune system. Kamut also offers antioxidant benefits, helping to reduce gut inflammation and reducing pain associated with IBS.

By Natures Path – Pioneers Of The Organic Movement HERE

David Wolfe, A Leading Natural Health Expert And Advocate Has This Information On His Website:

KAMUT: 8 BENEFITS and USES

Kamut (say “ka-moot”) is an ancient grain rich in nutrients and high in energy.…