We have talked a lot about permaculture principles, design strategy and even problem solving in the past. Today though I want to get down to decisive action with ten simple projects you can get started on right away. These projects will improve your sustainability, self reliance and ability to feed yourself if times get tough, or even if they don’t.
Tune in Today as we Discuss…
- Drawing a “zone map” and “energy map” of your property
- Building a herb spiral
- Building a rain garden
- Installing a rain harvesting system
- Create bird habitat
- Build a worm bin
- Keep a wildlife journal of back yard activity (with photos)
- Build a mason bee habitat
- Build a trellis or arbor and plant edible vines
- Barter for seeds
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Today is the third in a multi-part series on medicinal plants, trees and herbs. Today we cover 8 plants traditionally growing through out the world simply as “flowers”. While each is certainly a beautiful flower for the garden or even in a vase on a table all of these can also help our bodies heal.
WARNING – You alone are responsible for any items you consume, you must be sure of species identification, if you have any doubt, don’t put it in your body. Always start with small does and slowly gauge what happens as you increase it. While the plants here are easy to identify there are plants out there that can and do kill people. Again use caution, be certain of identification and I take no responsibility for anyone who chooses to not follow this piece of advice.
Tune in today as we discuss these 8 North American Native Medicinal Plants…
- Purple Coneflower (scientific name – Echinacea purpurea)
- Calendula (Pot Marigold) (scientific name – Calendula officinalis)
- Chamomile (scientific name – Chamomilla recutita)
- Roses (scientific name – Rosa rugosa)
- Nasturtium (scientific name – nasturtium gambelii)
- Daylily (scientific name – Hemerocallis )
- Lavender (scientific name – Lavandula angustifolia)
- California Poppy (scientific name – Eschscholzia californica)
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Today is the first in a multi-part series on medicinal plants, trees and herbs. Today we start with 8 plants and trees that are very easy to identify, native to North America, grow prevalently in the wild and have multiple uses for each plant.
WARNING – You alone are responsible for any items you consume, you must be sure of species identification, if you have any doubt, don’t put it in your body. Always start with small does and slowly gauge what happens as you increase it. While the plants here are easy to identify there are plants out there that can and do kill people. Again use caution, be certain of identification and I take no responsibility for anyone who chooses to not follow this piece of advice.
Tune in today as we discuss these 8 North American Native Medicinal Plants…
- Elderberry
- American Mountain Ash
- Black Walnut
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Dandelion
- Common Catalpa
- Flowering Dogwood
- Black Raspberry
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Join me today as I welcome Dr. Kyle Christensen who is one of the people behind our sponsor Western Botanicals. Kyle is a Doctor of Chriopractic (D.C.), a Master Herbalist (M.H.) and a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.).
Join in today as we discuss…
- The very unique history of Western Botanicals
- Thoughts for those skeptical of alternative treatments
- A bit about the why behind Kyle’s book “Herbal First Aid and Health Care“
- What you can do about swine flu (note not washing hands and covering your cough)
- Taking a holistic view of natural health vs. a replacement view
- Items that should be in the pantry and garden of every prepper
- Thoughts on growing your own medicines
- What is organic vs. wild, why does it matter and what natural really means
- How you can get a discount on all purchases from Western Botanicals
- An invitation for you to ask questions for Kyles return visit
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To receive a 5% discount on all orders from Western Botanicals just mention the code “survival” when calling in your order or mention the code in the comments section when you place your order online. Remember Member Support Brigade Members get a 10% discount code and many other benefits.
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