February 11, 2012

Soil Satisfaction

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Written by Craig Witt and     Mark O’Farrell, Soil Council Tough economic times are when the garden becomes most valuable.  Robert Rodale sums it up quite eloquently, “so the best fall-back possession is not gold, but a large garden and a pantry full of home-produced food.” Dr. Arden Andersen further describes the value of home-produced food; “the intention of this book is to help people with their quest for medical options and to help them understand the foundation of health vs. … [Read more...]

Home Grown Value

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Written by Barbara Greene Recent seismic shifts in global markets, the roller coaster ride of currencies world wide and huge numbers of workers being “let go”, concern us all. Having money in the bank doesn’t give one the sense of security it used to. The idea of value has changed. Meriam-Webster states that “value” is a noun meaning something intrinsically valuable or desirable. So how do you know what is intrinsically valuable? Joni Mitchell sang in Big Yellow Taxi, “you don’t … [Read more...]

Home Remedy for Coughs

By Bonnie K. McMillen, RN, BSN It soothes an irritated throat and relieves chest congestion and phlegm. The bad news: it tastes terrible – it really does – but if you have a persistent cough, it’s worth a try, unless you know you cannot tolerate one or more of the ingredients: • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1 Tablespoon honey • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar • 2 Tablespoons water Mix and take by the teaspoon. NOTE: The recipe didn’t … [Read more...]

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