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Episode-1185- 15 Perennial Herbs with Medicinal Uses

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Today I thought we would do a bit of a different type of show.  For those new to herbal healing my 4 shows on “herbal actions” might be helpful.  I will use many words today like alterative and styptic.  When I do I will explain the basics of what they mean but if you really know the 40 primary herbal actions the world of herbal healing become a fascinating science and one we may really depend on some day. Additionally I have provided a link to seed sources for all of these seeds.  All links go to a company called … Continue reading →

Episode-698- Cooking with the Five Horseman of the Herb Garden

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Note – Today’s audio won’t be as high quality as it usually is, chalk it up to remote recording and the hotel rooms air conditioner. There are five herbs that I feel should be in every garden.  Weather you have a massive homestead garden that feeds the whole family or just a few pots on the back yard, everyone should be growing these five herbs. All of them are well know, dried out old versions fill most spice racks, recipes call for a pinch here, a teaspoon there or sprinkle in a marinade. Yet most modern Americans have no idea … Continue reading →

Episode-511- Ten Wild Edibles to Consider Planting on or Around Your Property

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Today it is time for a bit of a change up, we haven’t discussed either foraging or gardening/permaculture in depth for quite a wile, so why not today.  Looking to make things interesting though I decided that today was a good day to come up with 10 edibles that you can find in the wild through out much of the country, in fact I bet you can find a few in any of the lower 48 easily enough if you get out and look for them. These ten plants have more than availability and edibility going for them though.  They … Continue reading →

Episode-407- Ten Permaculture Projects for Modern Survival

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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 … Continue reading →

Episode-387- Eight Flowers With Medicinal Value

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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 … Continue reading →

Episode-312- 8 Easy To Identify Native Medicinal Plants

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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 … Continue reading →

Episode-308- An Interview With Dr. Kyle Christensen

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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 … Continue reading →