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Tuesday — July 31, 2012
Various plants (in no particular order) that you can regrow from the food you already have! Woot! Way to reuse and recycle! I constantly have green onions and celery growing. (And potatoes/sweet potatoes but that just because they decided to do that in my pantry) Do you guys regrow any of your food?
Apples- http://www.ehow.com/how_2135774_grow-apple-seeds.html
Tomatoes- http://www.ehow.com/how_5581958_grow-tomatoes-fresh-tomato-seeds.html
Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes- http://www.gardenguides.com/117543-plant-cuttings-potatoes.html
Green Onions- http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-grow-green-onions-indefinitely.html
http://tipnut.com/nifty-food-plants/
Leeks- same technique as green onions
Carrot Tops- http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/children-in-the-garden/grow-carrot-tops.htm
Pineapple- http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Pineapple/pineapple.htm
Romaine Lettuce- Same technique as celery
Cabbage- Same technique as celery
Celery- http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/growing-celery-indoors-never-buy-celery.html
Avocado -http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2009/09/09/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/
Lentils- http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/02/19/how-to-grow-sprouts/
Pumpkin- http://pinterest.com/pin/98375573080950437/
Ginger- http://www.gardenswag.com/2011/12/5-foods-you-can-grow-from-kitchen-scraps/
Garlic- http://www.gardenswag.com/2011/12/5-foods-you-can-grow-from-kitchen-scraps/
Bonus: Bok Choy - http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-regrowing-bok-choy.html
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1. Bamboo Palm: According to NASA, it removes formaldahyde and is also said to act as a natural humidifier.
2. Snake Plant: Found by NASA to absorb nitrogen oxides and formaldahyde.
3. Areca Palm: One of the best air purifying plants for general air cleanliness.
4. Spider Plant: Great indoor plant for removing carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities. Spider plants are one of three plants NASA deems best at removing formaldahyde from the air.
5. Peace Lily: Peace lilies could be called the “clean-all.” They’re often placed in bathrooms or laundry rooms because they’re known for removing mold spores. Also know to remove formaldahyde and trichloroethylene.
6. Gerbera Daisy: Not only do these gorgeous flowers remove benzene from the air, they’re known to improve sleep by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving off more oxygen over night.
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Scanned from Permaculture Magazine Summer 2011 - How To Make Hugelkultur Raised Beds - Sepp Holzer
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Re-new America
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15 houseplants to improve indoor air quality
Plants help clean indoor air, which is typically far more polluted than outdoor air. Find out what common toxins these plants can filter out of the air in your home.
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Growing Plants That Ward Off Pests →
If you like to grow plants and you are having problems with pests, a good way to solve this problem is to grow plants that repel insects. Not only will you feel satisfied once you see your plants grow, but you will also be rewarded by beautiful flowers or greens that also help in warding off bugs. Continue Reading
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20 ways to soothe yourself with aloe vera
Green lifestyle blogger Sayward Rebhal always keeps some aloe vera on hand. Here’s why.
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Lemon Balm
Medicinal uses
The crushed leaves, when rubbed on the skin, are used as a repellant for mosquitos.[6]
Lemon balm is also used medicinally as an herbal tea, or in extract form. It is claimed to have antibacterial and antiviral properties (it is effective againstherpes simplex).[7][8][9]
It is also used as an anxiolytic, mild sedative or calming agent. At least one study has found it to be effective at reducing stress, although the study’s authors call for further research.[10] Lemon balm extract was identified as a potent inhibitor of GABA transaminase, which explains anxiolytic effects. The major compound responsible for GABA transaminase inhibition activity in lemon balm is rosmarinic acid.[11]
Lemon balm and preparations thereof also have been shown to improve mood and mental performance. These effects are believed to involve muscarinic andnicotinic acetylcholine receptors.[12] Positive results have been achieved in a small clinical trial involving Alzheimer patients with mild to moderate symptoms.[13]
Its antibacterial properties have also been demonstrated scientifically, although they are markedly weaker than those from a number of other plants studied.[14] The extract of lemon balm was also found to have exceptionally high antioxidant activity.[15]
Lemon balm is mentioned in the scientific journal Endocrinology, where it is explained that Melissa officinalis exhibits antithyrotropic activity, inhibiting TSHfrom attaching to TSH receptors, hence making it of possible use in the treatment of Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism.[16]
Lemon balm essential oil is very popular in aromatherapy. The essential oil is commonly co-distilled with lemon oil, citronella oil, or other oils.
Lemon balm is used in some variations of the Colgate Herbal toothpaste for its soothing and aromatic properties.[17]
Lemon balm should be avoided by those on thyroid medication (such as thyroxine), as it is believed the herb inhibits the absorption of this medicine.[18]
Despite extensive traditional medicinal use, melissa oil was initially prohibited by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA)’s 43rd amendment,[19] but this restriction appears to have been revisited and relaxed in the 44th amendment.[20]
Ob-X, a mixture of three herbs, Morus alba, M. officinalis, and Artemisia capillaris, may help regulate obesity. Ob-X reduces body weight gain and visceral adipose tissue mass in genetically obese mice.[21]
Recent research found a daily dose of the tea reduced oxidative stress status in radiology staff that were exposed to persistent low-dose radiation during work. After only 30 days of taking the tea daily researchers found Lemon balm tea resulted in a significant improvement in plasma levels of catalase,superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase and a marked reduction in plasma DNA damage, myeloperoxidase, and lipid peroxidation.[22]
Lemon balm was found to be effective in the amelioration of laboratory-induced stress in human subjects, producing “significantly increased self-ratings of calmness and reduced self-ratings of alertness.” The authors further report a “significant increase in the speed of mathematical processing, with no reduction in accuracy” following the administration of a 300 mg dose.[23]
Lemon balm is the main ingredient of Carmelite Water, which is still for sale in German pharmacies.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5gnz4YKXn1qcy22po1_500.jpg)
Lemon BalmMedicinal uses
- The crushed leaves, when rubbed on the skin, are used as a repellant for mosquitos.[6]
- Lemon balm is also used medicinally as an herbal tea, or in extract form. It is claimed to have antibacterial and antiviral properties (it is effective againstherpes simplex).[7][8][9]
- It is also used as an anxiolytic, mild sedative or calming agent. At least one study has found it to be effective at reducing stress, although the study’s authors call for further research.[10] Lemon balm extract was identified as a potent inhibitor of GABA transaminase, which explains anxiolytic effects. The major compound responsible for GABA transaminase inhibition activity in lemon balm is rosmarinic acid.[11]
- Lemon balm and preparations thereof also have been shown to improve mood and mental performance. These effects are believed to involve muscarinic andnicotinic acetylcholine receptors.[12] Positive results have been achieved in a small clinical trial involving Alzheimer patients with mild to moderate symptoms.[13]
- Its antibacterial properties have also been demonstrated scientifically, although they are markedly weaker than those from a number of other plants studied.[14] The extract of lemon balm was also found to have exceptionally high antioxidant activity.[15]
- Lemon balm is mentioned in the scientific journal Endocrinology, where it is explained that Melissa officinalis exhibits antithyrotropic activity, inhibiting TSHfrom attaching to TSH receptors, hence making it of possible use in the treatment of Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism.[16]
- Lemon balm essential oil is very popular in aromatherapy. The essential oil is commonly co-distilled with lemon oil, citronella oil, or other oils.
- Lemon balm is used in some variations of the Colgate Herbal toothpaste for its soothing and aromatic properties.[17]
- Lemon balm should be avoided by those on thyroid medication (such as thyroxine), as it is believed the herb inhibits the absorption of this medicine.[18]
- Despite extensive traditional medicinal use, melissa oil was initially prohibited by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA)’s 43rd amendment,[19] but this restriction appears to have been revisited and relaxed in the 44th amendment.[20]
- Ob-X, a mixture of three herbs, Morus alba, M. officinalis, and Artemisia capillaris, may help regulate obesity. Ob-X reduces body weight gain and visceral adipose tissue mass in genetically obese mice.[21]
- Recent research found a daily dose of the tea reduced oxidative stress status in radiology staff that were exposed to persistent low-dose radiation during work. After only 30 days of taking the tea daily researchers found Lemon balm tea resulted in a significant improvement in plasma levels of catalase,superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase and a marked reduction in plasma DNA damage, myeloperoxidase, and lipid peroxidation.[22]
- Lemon balm was found to be effective in the amelioration of laboratory-induced stress in human subjects, producing “significantly increased self-ratings of calmness and reduced self-ratings of alertness.” The authors further report a “significant increase in the speed of mathematical processing, with no reduction in accuracy” following the administration of a 300 mg dose.[23]
- Lemon balm is the main ingredient of Carmelite Water, which is still for sale in German pharmacies.
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Vertical farming: 60 sq meters producing 2000kg fodder a week
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Hummus Lettuce Wraps.
I love wraps, but sometimes they’re a bit heavy for hot summer days. Using romaine lettuce leaves as the wrap instead is a great alternative - here’s how I do mine! :D
Stage 1 - the ‘wraps’.
Stage 2 - hummus and cold brown rice (that’s been simmered in veggie stock).
Stage 3 - grated carrot and zucchini.
Stage 4 - cucumber, red bell pepper, sweet chilli sauce and black pepper.
Stage 5 - fold ‘em up!
Stage 6 - nom away!
(Source: seedsnsmiles)
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