This morning, I tasted, for the first time, bee balm petals. I have had parts of the plant in teas, salads, and stews before, but the petals on their own are a surprising delicacy. Pollinators can’t be wrong. I give them credit. It is one of the best tastes ever! A bit like honey, orangeContinue reading “Bee Balm Petals”
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Edible, Local Forests Belong To The World’s Forests
While the forests that are honoured on this day (International Day of Forests) are old growth forests, starting an edible forest in your urban environment, even growing a mini forest in a tiny yard, is a step towards engaging with forests and appreciating what they do for us. Almost no one can do big things sinceContinue reading “Edible, Local Forests Belong To The World’s Forests”
Spring, The Season Of Wood, Indoors
Houseplants are going through a massive growth spurt between now and May. Take cuttings now. The mother plant will renew itself fast and grow bushier and stronger, while the cuttings root almost as well as in winter. In a few weeks, you have more plants, extremely healthy looking plants if you decide to add theContinue reading “Spring, The Season Of Wood, Indoors”
The Urban Homestead In Pasadena
“I decided to take a stand against the ills of society, tackling all aspects of our life. After food came energy, then transportation, water and waste, the whole walk. … If we stop being negative and try to do the right thing, we can do something positive. We must say to ourselves that we canContinue reading “The Urban Homestead In Pasadena”
Nanda Jurela 