Bee pollen is a nutritive powerhouse, so it is good for a quick source of energy. Also, if you utilize local pollen, you can build a resistance to allergens by starting with a small dose, then slowly building on that foundation.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Cats (Changing Cat Litter)
As with shifting a food, cat litter changes should be done gradually.
Try adding a few handfuls each time you clean over the course of a week. Next time you have to clear out all the litter, do half old half new. If nothing indicating displeasure happens, change out the lot the time after that.
Rose (Rosa rugosa)
Name: Rose
Latin: Rosa rugosa, Rosa canina, and others…
Other Common Names:
Family: Rosaceae
Parts Used: All
Vitamins/Minerals: Vitamin C, antioxidants
Used for: Heart disease, cancer, mental decline. Immune system booster/strengthener. Rose can also act as a hormonal balancer, and are useful for mood issues. Due to the nutritional content of roses, this is almost a must for sickness and toxicity.
Use in tandem with:
Directions & Warnings:
Echinacea (Echinacea augustifolia)
Name: Echinacea
Latin: Echinacea Augustifolia
Other Common Names:
Family:
Parts Used:
Vitamins/Minerals:
Used for: Excellent lypmphatic cleanser. Strengthens the immune system. Anti-viral.
Use in tandem with: Myrrh
Tincture Dosage: Up to 1 drop tincture per lb body weight per day.
Directions & Warnings:
Things to do about weeds
The best plan is still and sadly pulling them before they seed. Especially if you want to garden organically.
Another less toxic option that works is using vinegar as an herbicide. However, vinegar will still seep into the ground and expand its area of effect well beyond where you want. For driveways, sidewalks, and street weeds, this shouldn’t be an issue. But use caution when using it anywhere near where you have planted or want to plant.
Oysters
These weird little shellfish that a lot of people eat raw may or may not be the aphrodisiac they are thought to be. However, they are intensely useful packages of zinc. Oysters are the best way to find zinc in food form.
Magnesium
Useful For: Kidney Stones, avoiding birth defects, cardiovascular system, headaches
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, bladderwrack, catnip, cayenne, chickweed, dandelion, eyebright, fennel, fenugreek, hops, horsetail, lemongrass, licorice, mullein, nettle, oatstraw, parprika, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, red clover, sage shepherd’s purse, yarrow, yellow dock
Food Sources:
Eyes
Herbs: Bilberry, Alfalfa, Borage Leaves, Burdock Root, Cayenne, Chickweed, Eyebright, Butcher’s Broom, Horse Chestnut, Hawthorn
Foods: Kale, Spinach
Vitamins and Supplements: Omega 3, Vitamin c, Vitamin E, Vitamin B, Vitamin A, Lycopene, Lutene, Zinc
Actions:
Aromatherapy:
Folk Remedies:
Things to Avoid:
Succession Garden 1 (The Bountiful Container)
Use a pot 2 feet wide, and 3 feet deep
Spring
As early as you can planet – mustard or other Asian Green of your choice in the center. Bush snap peas inset a little from the rim of the pot. Plant pansies in between.
Summer
Cut off peas at ground level. Remove remnants. In late May, transplant a tomato plant into the center and stake it. Around August, direct sow kale under the tomato, removing lower leaves as needed. Thin to six inches apart.
Fall
Cut tomato off at ground level when it fades, so as not to dislodge the kale. Clean up as needed, and plant (yellow) tulips where there is available space.
Succession Garden 2 (The Bountiful Container)
Use a container 1.5 feet wide, and 8 inches deep
Spring:
Direct sow looseleaf lettuce, chervil, calendula
Summer:
Transplant one hot pepper plant into the center. Remove lettuce (should be pretty well done). Add cilantro.
Fall:
More lettuce, arugala, and scallions