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Gabrielle & Paul Krake
 
 
 
 

Planting Seeds; Old & New | March 30, 2009

Heirloom seeds are kept over generations; they do not have expiration dates or limitations as such. There are many non profit organizations focused on teaching gardeners stewardship and environmental techniques to save agricultural resources.

“The programs of Organic Seed Alliance serve the needs of today with a vision for tomorrow by promoting the value of seed and seed saving skills, prevent the erosion of this resource, and expand the benefits and abundance inherent in every single seed.” excerpt from Organic Seed Alliance.

But there are a few things you can do as a home gardener to make sure you are … Read More »

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Laura Carson Miller
 
 
 
 

Eat Hemp Seed ~ Get Healthy! | February 2, 2009

Eat Hemp Seed ~ Get Healthy!

Hemp seeds offer a variety of nutrition benefits, and contain beneficial omega fatty and amino acids, and minerals.  The part of the hemp seed you can eat is called the hempseed nut.  It is closely resembles the sesame seed in size.  It boasts eight essential amino acids, making it a nutritional powerhouse, just waiting to help you feel better, stronger and healthier!

It is easier to get hemp seed into your diet than you might think as the seeds can be eaten raw, sprouted, ground into a meal, made into “milk”, prepared as tea, and, oh joy!, can be used in … Read More »

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