We have all been counseled to maintain copies of important papers. Should you be caught without them, the Dept. of Agriculture, North Dakota State University has put together a list of contacts. Please note that some items on this list are for ND residents, but you...
You may never be exposed to a gunshot wound. If you should be involved in providing help for a gun shot victim, here are some things to know. Safety first. Running into an active shooting scene without knowing the area is secure can result in another shooting victim,...
The Praying Mantis is a very interesting insect. Like most insects it has six legs, two wings and two antennae. It has large bulging eyes and a swiveling head, the better to see it’s prey, and powerful, spine forearms, to tightly hold it, and strong chewing mouth...
Botanical Name: Carum petroselinum (AKA: Petroselinum crispum) Common Name: Parsley Family: Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Prajmoda Parts Used: leaves, seeds and roots in some varieties Native Region: Indigenous to the eastern Mediterranean; naturalized...
Water extractions can get out some of the medicinal components - molecules that plants manufacture for self-protection, in herbs, but to get the most concentration, use ethyl alcohol. These extracts are generally intended for internal use, taken a few drops at a time,...
When the earth begins to move, it’s scary. Caused by the breaking and shifting of subterranean rock as it releases accumulated strain, earthquakes can start out mildly and then strengthen to extremely violent quickly. This movement passes the stress energy on to other...
Spring is in the air and your garden is waiting. Deciding what your garden will look like requires a plan and is almost without limit. We compost in our garden year round and this keeps our worms happy. We save almost all uncooked vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and...
Plastic bags have become one of the most ubiquitous consumer items on earth. They are light weight, low cost and water resistant, making them convenient for many uses. Unfortunately, they have also become a major expense for environmental litter clean up, take a long...
Pensacola, FL’s climate this year was agreeable with our turmeric plants. They grew so much that the pots were misshaped as the rhizomes forced their way horizontally, splitting some plastic pots. As colder weather approached, the leaves died back and it was time to...
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum Common Name: black pepper Family: Piperaceae Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Kali Mirch/Xin Xiu Ben Cao (Newly Revised Materia Medica) Parts Used: dried unripe fruit Native Region: Indigenous to Malabar coast of India Geographic Distribution:...
