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gardeners, farmers & foragers to help them produce and distribute more local food.


15 Medicinal Herbs and Their Uses
Being able to grow your own medicine and use it to help aid your family through ailments is a wonderful thing. Here are some of the best medicinal herbs: 1. Elderberry 2. Feverfew 3. Marshmallow 4. Valerian 5. Yarrow 6. Chamomile 7. Echinacea 8. Holy Basil (Tulsi) 9. Wood Betony 10. Hyssop 11. Lavender 12. Peppermint 13. Sage 14. Lemon Balm 5. Horehound Watch this video to learn more about them!
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A Genius Way to Restore Dead Soil
Did you know that soil is home to 60% of all species on Earth? Soil is vital for plant growth, supports biodiversity, filters water, and keeps ecosystems balanced. But in Kenya, worsening droughts have left the soil damaged and dry, threatening both nature and local communities. In their 20th mission, Plant Wild are supporting a surprisingly simple method to help transform these barren lands into thriving ecosystems. Watch the video here!
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The Most Valuable Soil Microbe Nobody Talks About: Soil Algae's Role in the Web
Soil Algae is one of the most underrated soil microbes in the soil food web. It is thought to be the key to a healthy living soil system. The accepted level is approximately 20% of the soils total biomass. Watch the full video here:
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Cucumber Growing Masterclass: The Secret to Perfect Cucumbers
Growing your own crunchy, crispy cucumbers is one of the juiciest joys of summer. With a little know-how, these tasty cukes can give you a bumper crop and come in an array of surprising colours and textures, bound to impress all your friends at your party. Enjoy them in salads, in your water and in your cocktails, of course! Cucumbers also store incredibly well as pickles to last you all winter too! But... there are a few pitfalls to watch out for. In this episode, Ben reveal
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Newfoundland Moose Stew Recipe: Buddy Luh!!
Click here to view and follow the recipe for an amazing traditional Newfoundland moose stew:
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This Moose Ribs Recipe Makes a 'Sticky, Tender, Melt in Your Mouth Mess'
Click HERE to access the wonderful moose recipes by James Willier!
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Savory Alaska Moose Meat: Cooking Wild Game
Moose meat is a staple in many Alaskan households. In celebration of this prized wild game, here are 5 delicious recipes that call for it. Watch the video here:
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Healthy Eating Impacts Canadians’ Well-Being
With the rise of superfoods and trends in holistic health, it seems that Canadians are taking a new approach toward nutrition. New research from Mintel reveals that two in three (63 percent) Canadian consumers agree that what they eat impacts their emotional well-being, while over eight in 10 (84 percent) believe it impacts their physical well-being. It certainly seems that it is what is on the inside that counts as some 45 percent of Canadians say that they are interested in
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Healthy Eating Basics
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. In fact, up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life choices and habits, such as eating a healthy diet and being physically active. Read the full article here: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-basics?utm
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How He Heats His Greenhouse
At Foggy Lane Garden, simple systems for heating are being used to heat the homebuilt greenhouse. Here is a tour showing how wood heat and a bit of electricity is helping create a year-round grow space in wet, windy, winter here in Newfoundland.
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