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Tractor supply CEO says backyard chicken demand skyrockets:
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I wish we could have chickens here but city ordinance says noTractor supply CEO says backyard chicken demand skyrockets:
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TAKE ACTION Take Action on Engineered Nanotechnology IngredientsEngineered nano ingredients are so small they can poke holes in our stomach lining, break into our cells, and cross our blood-brain barrier. This can trigger the body’s inflammatory and immune responses, cause cells to die or become dysfunctional, and damage the brain. Impacts include allergic reactions, autoimmune disease, heart attack and stroke, cancer, and dementia.Despite these dangers, the Food & Drug Administration has allowed engineered nanoparticles in things we ingest and rub on our skin—all without any safety testing or labeling. Engineered nanoparticles are ubiquitous in non-organic processed foods of all kinds, from candy to infant formula. They’re even in medications, baby bottles, and plastic storage containers. In 2007, President George W. Bush‘s Food & Drug Administration turned the law on its head, announcing that, while it had the power to regulate nanotech ingredients as food additives, companies could treat them as “generally recognized as safe” unless or until the FDA made a decision on how to define nano. That never happened. In 2022, the European Union banned the most common nanotech ingredient, titanium dioxide. The FDA was petitioned to do the same in 2023, but hasn’t made a decision yet. On March 10, 2025, Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., promised to close the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) loophole that allows dangerous food additives to enter the marketplace without premarket safety testing. This could mean ingredients made with nanotechnology might finally be safety tested as food additives! |
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Detox Your Kitchen: Three Things You Can Do Right Now To Avoid Toxic Chemicals
Tom Perkins, The Guardian:“It seems like every week there is a new scientific study about microplastics in food, PFAS in pans, BPA in plastic containers or any other number of toxic chemicals that can stow away in our food.
I’ve been writing about toxic chemicals for years, and my friends always ask me: what do I do about it all? The list of things to worry about can seem overwhelming.
I have waded through the science – as well as the marketing materials from companies that want to assure us their products are safe – with the goal of ridding my kitchen and the food I cook of dangerous chemicals.
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In collaboration with Consumer Reports, the leading independent consumer organization in the US, the Guardian has created a US-focused newsletter featuring my seven-week course on detoxing your kitchen. You can sign up here.”
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Chickens who live that way are lucky.
East Peoria couple taking a chance to keep their chickens
EAST PEORIA — Robert and Shannon Brinker dragged their heels for a while, but ultimately gave in this summer to the laws of the city of East Peoria. Following an official complaint from an allegedly …
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ave a sleepies jimmi
Must be something in the air. I slept three hours this afternoon.
by yourself lol
Haveta agree thereChickens who live that way are lucky.
East Peoria couple taking a chance to keep their chickens
EAST PEORIA — Robert and Shannon Brinker dragged their heels for a while, but ultimately gave in this summer to the laws of the city of East Peoria. Following an official complaint from an allegedly …www.pjstar.com
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Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) is an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.
It has a long history of use, supporting a healthy immune system and promoting overall well-being.
The benefits and uses of Sweet Annie include:
It's time to empower yourself and take charge of your own health.
It has a long history of use, supporting a healthy immune system and promoting overall well-being.
The benefits and uses of Sweet Annie include:
- Anti-Malarial—Sweet Annie contains Artemisinin, a compound used in holistic and pharmaceutical anti-malaria treatments.
- Anti-Inflammatory—Chronic inflammation is linked to various health problems, such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and more.
- Anti-Cancer—While more research is needed, some studies suggest Sweet Annie may have significant anti-cancer properties against various cancers, with less risk of side effects than conventional medications.
- Topical Application—Sweet Annie is often used directly on the skin to assist healing, diminish scars, safeguard skin from infection, and reduce pain from arthritis, sprains, and nerve problems.
- Immune Boosting—Supports a healthy immune system. Some studies suggest that Sweet Annie may be beneficial for auto-immune conditions. More research is needed.
- Anti-Microbial—Sweet Annie has anti-viral and anti-fungal properties against various common invaders. It can be used topically and internally.
- Antioxidant—Free radicals can damage your cells, contributing to disease and the effects of aging. Help to protect yourself with high-antioxidant herbs and foods.
- Seasonal Allergies—Traditionally, Sweet Annie has been used under the tongue to reduce or prevent hay fever and other seasonal allergies.
It's time to empower yourself and take charge of your own health.
Simple and Effective Worm Composting
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this stuff is liquid gold, and a great side business
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Download: “5 Keys to Invite Beneficials Into Your Garden”
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Here ya go Jimi!
>>> Click here for your copy of “5 Keys to Invite Beneficials Into Your Garden.”
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies!
Inside “5 Keys to Invite Beneficials Into Your Garden” you’ll learn the 5 keys to partner with Mother Nature to co-create a healthy, vibrant garden ecosystem for you, your loved ones, and the planet.
You want your garden to be strong and resilient so you can get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort.
But where do you start? You start with creating a healthy partnership with nature.
As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature is doing most of the garden work for you. If you want nature to support you, you have to support nature.
Get started supporting and co-creating a thriving, diverse, and balanced ecosystem with nature.
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
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week ago, just takin a chance
imi,
If you're not already growing a garden, you should be!
When set up correctly, even a small garden can yield an incredible amount of food quickly.
You CAN grow a garden with minimal time, maintenance, and money.
If growing fresh food without breaking the bank sounds good to you...
If you want to maximize your garden's productivity while spending less time and money, we have just the thing for you!
Our friends at Grow Your Own Vegetables are airing a 3-day exclusive event called Green Thumb Essentials.
It's an online event designed for health-focused individuals like you who want to embrace a fresh food lifestyle without spending a fortune!
During this engaging event, you'll learn:
This event will empower you to grow an abundance of food efficiently.
Click here to learn more and reserve your spot for the May 13-15 live event.
Warmly,
The Grow Network Team
If you're not already growing a garden, you should be!
When set up correctly, even a small garden can yield an incredible amount of food quickly.
You CAN grow a garden with minimal time, maintenance, and money.
If growing fresh food without breaking the bank sounds good to you...
If you want to maximize your garden's productivity while spending less time and money, we have just the thing for you!
Our friends at Grow Your Own Vegetables are airing a 3-day exclusive event called Green Thumb Essentials.
It's an online event designed for health-focused individuals like you who want to embrace a fresh food lifestyle without spending a fortune!
During this engaging event, you'll learn:
- Essential Gardening Techniques: Master how to grow vibrant, nutrient-rich plants that support your health goals while maximizing your space and resources.
- Practical Strategies: Quickly assess your site, choose the right garden styles, and understand soil health— crucial elements for thriving on a budget.
- Efficient Methods: Learn to plant, prune, and harvest effectively to boost your yield and enjoy fresh produce sooner without spending hours on garden tasks.
- Sustainable Water Management: Discover techniques that save time and money while nurturing your health and the environment.
- Positive Mindset & Time Management: Develop a gardening mindset that empowers you to integrate gardening into your busy life without stress or overwhelm.
- LIVE Q&A: Get personalized answers to your gardening questions from a health-focused gardening expert.
This event will empower you to grow an abundance of food efficiently.
Click here to learn more and reserve your spot for the May 13-15 live event.
Warmly,
The Grow Network Team
[ARTICLE] 11 Ways to Make Money Gardening
Do you love gardening and want to "grow" your income? Here are 11 ways to make extra money gardening. Click here to read the article.
Do you love gardening and want to "grow" your income? Here are 11 ways to make extra money gardening. Click here to read the article.
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I lived in Phoenix, Arizona for nearly my entire life. Growing food in the desert is not easy. Heck, growing food ANYWHERE can seem like a daunting task...until you know the rules. Do you know the rules? Sometimes, people ask me if there’s a secret. They want to know one thing they can do that will dramatically increase the health of their plants. The secret is in the compost. On that note, I would like to introduce you to the Worm Composting Bin that I found while searching for a new system to set up here at my new place. Check out Urban Worm Company's easy-to-use system. The food waste goes in the top, add a few worms, and the compost comes out the bottom. Go to UrbanWormCompany.org/UrbanFarm to see what our friend Steve has to say. And to continue your learning, let these articles be your guide to great compost: |
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Greetings!
I was recently reminded by the amazing Shereel Washington about a crucial skill we need as home herbalists: adaptability.
Imagine being away from home, falling ill, and not having your go-to herbal remedies.
What would you do?
Shereel's insight on adaptability is just one of the key teachings you'll discover in our webinar, "Folk Medicine," happening this week.
Join Shereel and herbalist Tara Ruth for an engaging conversation that demystifies the complex world of herbalism, making it accessible and easy to understand.
In this webinar, you'll explore:
- Simplifying the Overwhelming World of Health Information: A clear framework to make herbalism straightforward and effective.
- Affordable Herbs: Strategies for using cost-effective, yet powerful remedies.
- Reconnecting with Herbal Roots: Ways to blend ancestral wisdom into modern health practices.
- Transforming Your Kitchen: Practical tips to turn everyday ingredients into healing remedies.
- Becoming an Adaptive Herbalist: The importance of thinking on your feet in herbalism.
Don't miss "Folk Medicine: How to Integrate Ancestral Herbal Wisdom into Everyday Life," showing this Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9.
This interview could be the key to unlocking a clearer understanding of herbalism—I sure wish I had these insights when I started!
Register here to join us for an enlightening experience.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
In health,
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Gardening With Kids
Gardening With Kids Introducing kids to the garden (no, don’t step on that!) can be an exercise in patience. Depending on their age and interests, they may be more or less interested in the paths and processes of a garden. But many a Green Thumb got their start when their thumbs were little...
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Jimi,
We're sure you've heard about the tariffs.
Prices are expected to inflate for the foreseeable future.
It seems like a good time to become more self-reliant and produce your own food, right?
That's why we wanted to let you know about our updated free webinar, which teaches you how to take that next step on the path to self-reliance:
"How To Grow Lots Of Food In A Grid-Down Situation, Even If You Have No Experience, Are Older, And Out Of Shape"
This is for people who want the fastest and easiest ways to produce healthy and delicious meat, eggs, and vegetables.
The educational webinar covers:
[ARTICLE] The Difference between Henbit and Deadnettle
While the weeds are introducing themselves, let's look at two weeds that have probably welcomed themselves into your gardens: purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) and henbit (Lamium amplexicaule). The name deadnettle comes from the fact that the plant resembles a nettle, but does not sting. Thus, it is a dead nettle. The name "henbit" comes from farmers watching hens eat it. How interesting! Click here to read the full article.
[VIDEO] Why You Should Avoid Growing Cilantro Hydroponically
Find out why Marjory thinks you should avoid growing Cilantro hydroponically. Click here to watch this short 2-minute video.
We're sure you've heard about the tariffs.
Prices are expected to inflate for the foreseeable future.
It seems like a good time to become more self-reliant and produce your own food, right?
That's why we wanted to let you know about our updated free webinar, which teaches you how to take that next step on the path to self-reliance:
"How To Grow Lots Of Food In A Grid-Down Situation, Even If You Have No Experience, Are Older, And Out Of Shape"
This is for people who want the fastest and easiest ways to produce healthy and delicious meat, eggs, and vegetables.
The educational webinar covers:
- The current status of the global supply of goods
- The easiest and fastest foods to produce
- A full plan to be able to produce all your own food
- How to get started today
[ARTICLE] The Difference between Henbit and Deadnettle
While the weeds are introducing themselves, let's look at two weeds that have probably welcomed themselves into your gardens: purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) and henbit (Lamium amplexicaule). The name deadnettle comes from the fact that the plant resembles a nettle, but does not sting. Thus, it is a dead nettle. The name "henbit" comes from farmers watching hens eat it. How interesting! Click here to read the full article.
[VIDEO] Why You Should Avoid Growing Cilantro Hydroponically
Find out why Marjory thinks you should avoid growing Cilantro hydroponically. Click here to watch this short 2-minute video.
The Best Seed Bank and Why You Need One now
The Best Seed Bank and Why You Need One NOWThis is a seed bank so thoughtfully prepared its scary
Urgent: Why You Need to Start Your Seed Bank NOW!Dear Friends,I just had an eye-opening interview with Lucinda Bailey and Kurt Nock from Texas Ready Seeds, and I’m compelled to share it with you. The world is changing fast—empty shelves are already popping up in places like Pflugerville, TX, and Montgomery, AL. With hyperinflation looming and supply chains tightening, the time to secure your food future is NOW. Why this matters: Lucinda and Kurt reveal how heirloom seeds, stored properly in their ammo-can seed banks, can sustain a family of four on just a quarter-acre lot—producing up to 4,400 pounds of nutrient-dense food annually! They also unpack the Mitleider gardening method, a proven system that works in sand, gravel, or even over a parking lot. Here’s what you’ll learn by watching the interview:
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Watch the full interview to arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to grow your own food, no matter where you live. Then, head to texasready.net, grab a seed bank (from the Piggy for 2 people to the Treasury for 30+), and use promo code GROW to secure your free nutrient pack. Watch the Interview Now Let’s take control of our food security together. The time to act is today—before the shelves are bare and the prices skyrocket. With urgency and hope, P.S. If you bought a seed bank during COVID, it’s time to refresh it—seeds age out. Plus, extra seeds are perfect for bartering or helping neighbors. Don’t miss this chance to stock up! |
Here ya go Jimi!
>>> Click here for your copy of “5 Keys to Invite Beneficials Into Your Garden.”
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies!
Inside “5 Keys to Invite Beneficials Into Your Garden” you’ll learn the 5 keys to partner with Mother Nature to co-create a healthy, vibrant garden ecosystem for you, your loved ones, and the planet.
You want your garden to be strong and resilient so you can get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort.
But where do you start? You start with creating a healthy partnership with nature.
As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature is doing most of the garden work for you. If you want nature to support you, you have to support nature.
Get started supporting and co-creating a thriving, diverse, and balanced ecosystem with nature.
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
>>> Click here for your copy of “5 Keys to Invite Beneficials Into Your Garden.”
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies!
Inside “5 Keys to Invite Beneficials Into Your Garden” you’ll learn the 5 keys to partner with Mother Nature to co-create a healthy, vibrant garden ecosystem for you, your loved ones, and the planet.
You want your garden to be strong and resilient so you can get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort.
But where do you start? You start with creating a healthy partnership with nature.
As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature is doing most of the garden work for you. If you want nature to support you, you have to support nature.
Get started supporting and co-creating a thriving, diverse, and balanced ecosystem with nature.
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
OK while I am here I'll show some of my this years garden J4ean planted (I was way too sick to do it so bless her heart she offered and done a fine job at it ' here have a look
Sweet peppers in fenced area with spinach ground cover, well some spinach
Onions next to fence
Here's my sweet onion's in middle and potatoes on the outside
Heres taders but if you look our first penie's are bloomin, bush at corner of the house
Sweet peppers in fenced area with spinach ground cover, well some spinach
Onions next to fence
Here's my sweet onion's in middle and potatoes on the outside
Heres taders but if you look our first penie's are bloomin, bush at corner of the house
I want everyone to know I was sick and this is what my wife Jean did all my garden was done by her. I am proud of her.
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Jimi, such a fine job. Jean is my hero for jumping into the gap while you were so sick.
Mine too
Jimi, catch the replay from Day 1
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What an amazing start to the Green Thumb Essentials 3-Day Event!
During today’s session, we explored:
Why people grow their own food (hint: it’s not just about veggies)
The real reasons it brings so much joy
How growing food might be the fun you are looking for in life
An insightful LIVE Q&A with Master Garden Trainer Stacey Murphy
Make sure to watch the replay before 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern tomorrow (May 14th) so you don’t miss a thing!
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And basil!!! Lots of basil, for the bees and for me.
I love basil too.