Federal Emergency Management Agency Tornadoes - a Destructive Force of Nature Tornadoes and hurricanes are among the most destructive forces of nature. Unfortunately, these types of wind storms continue to cause injury and death to people who are unable to safely...
edited from presentation by Jason Matyas of Seeds for Generations If you’re getting the gardening itch, now is the time to start getting plans together. Depending on where you live, the ground may still be frozen or covered with snow right now, but before you know it,...
The distinctive smell and taste of onions is found in every cuisine. Do you have a love/hate relationship with them? Does the aroma and flavor overcome the tears and onion breath? If you’re in this dilemma, perhaps these benefits will persuade you to add the humble...
Salt is one of the most precious natural compounds known to man. The word salt comes from the Latin word for salary - when people were actually paid in salt.1 Table salt is composed of 97.5% sodium chloride. It is dried at more than 1,200º F. which separates out other...
Created in the 1800's French Chemist and pharmacist, Antoine-Germain Labarraque, is credited with formulating a solution of sodium hypochlorite (commonly called bleach) widely used as a disinfectant and deodorizer. In 1824, he was called to the death bed of King Louis...
Sprouts are one of the most concentrated natural sources for all life’s building blocks. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes, amino-acids, and trace elements. Seed sprouting is a capability everyone has, no matter where you live. It is a...
Use Your Sun Oven® To Preserve Fruits, Vegetables, Dry Fish and Meats Sun drying is an economical method of food preservation. Anything you see dried on your grocer’s shelves, you can dry. If you grow it, you can be assured of maximum freshness and food value....
Need drinking water and have no SUN OVEN® or water filter? Remember these six steps to more drinkable water. Locate a clear plastic beverage bottle. Look for the recycle symbol with the number 1 inside it, marked PET. This type bottle can be used for water...
Sprouting Seeds for Fresh Greens If you are craving some green, crunchy plants in your diet, or have kids that need a science project, consider sprouting some seeds. Seeds are dormant baby plants sleeping inside connected to their food supply. To be classified as...
Billie and Robert Nicholson Tired of purchasing salad dressings with all kinds of “secret” ingredients and unknown preservatives? Here is an alternative. Compare this with store-bought salad dressings and you will find: a. Cost savings b. Tastes better c. Known...
