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it's that time of year, when me make new year's resolutions
my new year's resolution's is too be able too post photo's at every Forums that I visit, here as well as other's mostly here, I have a lot of photo's too share Elizabeth |
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Elizabeth, You keep them coming and we'll keep looking and enjoying. Bill |
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Thanks Bill, yesterday, I went to photobucket, but wasn't successful, I'll keep trying Elizabeth |
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I'd love to see your pics here Elizabeth. PA I used to do that to post thumbnails but my Photobucket page changed within the past couple weeks and there's no longer a link at the bottom of the page. The whole thing looks different. Even the way you load your pics on Photobucket has changed. I'm not sure if I like it. Now I just click the 3rd line of text below the pic "HTML thumb" to post thumbnails. It copies immediately. The new layout was news to me as I had no idea that they were changing it. I don't know if it's the same for everyone. I use the free Photobucket and have never paid for an upgrade. |
I don't like the changes at all.. kind of like going to the Grocery and the isles are all different so you have to walk them all.. Whats with that??? Kylie |
I tried to get on PB, but my password is no longer saved. I have to look for it. Anyway, my New Year's resolutions are the same as last year: exercise, eat better, and stop procrastinating! |
I like the way the sub albums are listed but not that they are on the right side as opposed to being on the left like before. Having the photos on the right seems better to me as my eyes naturally look to the right. Having the album list there is distracting. |
The whole new page is distracting to me. I'm like Kylie and don't like change. If it ain't broke.......... |
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I am still working on posting photo's, yesterday, everytime I went too a website, I couldn't exit, couldn't shut down properly, there's something going on with my service, I think I need a new adpter, the one I have too make a desktop wireless, is acting funny, I have run the scans too make sure I don't have a virus, also deleated my cookies, I love the tools that you can run too keep it Virus free, looks like it will take me all the way too New Years too get the photo's posted Elizabeth |
Elizabeth you might try a system restore sometimes that will fix a handful of annoying problems.. |
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Thanks Kylie that's what I am trying, I also will have my internet provider, change my adpter, it makes your wired system wireless, I really love it when it works correctly, I also have a wireless mouse, I love windows 7, now they have windows 9, I might have too switch, i will get this figured out Elizabeth |
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This song is about making a change and realizing that it has to start with you. It was one of just two songs on the
album that Jackson didn't write. The song was written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard, and Garret also sang backup on the track. Ballard went on to write and produce for Alanis Morissette and Dave Matthews. Garrett also sang on Jackson's "
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
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Jackson and his producer Quincy Jones chose this song for the album after looking for "an anthem" that as Jones said would spread some "sunshine on the world." He invited some songwriters from his publishing company to present songs, and they chose this one.
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The Andrae Crouch Gospel Choir sang on this. They also appeared on Madonna's "
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In the first UK singles chart after the death of Michael Jackson, this re-entered at #11, the highest position of Jackson's sixteen entries in the top 75. This was a surprise because it only reached #21 on its original release. The following week it climbed to #2, the highest of Jackson's record breaking 27 songs in the UK Top 75, (including several with the Jackson 5/The Jacksons).
The song's lyricist, Siedah Garrett, was a member of the Quincy Jones-produced five-piece, Deco, when she penned this tune. She had never written a song before when Jones invited her along to a meeting with other songwriters at the producer's home to come up with material for Jackson's next album. The appointment was for 11am, but as Garrett explained to author Adam White, she arrived an hour late. "I got lost," she explained. Once she eventually arrived Jones told the assembled company. "I just want hits, that's all I want."
Garrett took the commission to her writing partner, the then little known Glen Ballard, who later achieved enormous success as a co-writer and producer with Alanis Morrisette on her first albums. "I sat down and started playing a figure on the keyboard and Siedah opened up her notebook," Ballard recalled to
magazine. Garrett caught Ballard's attention with some lyrics about a man looking in the mirror. She told
that she had been holding onto the title "for about a year. I have a book and when I hear things that I like, I write it down. I keep a pad in my car at all times."
By the end of the week the pair had completed a demo, with Garrett's guide vocal. Garrett recalled to
the rest of the song's story: "We had the demo of the song done on a Friday evening. Knowing that Quincy Jones' offices were going to be closed until Monday, I called [Quincy] and said, 'I can't wait until Monday.' He told me to bring the tape over. I did. Four hours later – four hours! – he called me. He said, 'Baby, the song is great. It's really good. But– ' I said, 'But what?' And he said, 'I don't know. I've been playing songs for Michael for two years. And he has
to accept an outside song.'
Three days later I got a call from Quincy and he told me that Michael loved the song and wanted to cut it. I screamed!
believe it.
Then he said that Michael had a great idea for the background; he's gonna have the Winans and Andre Crouch an a choir. Then he said, 'and I might be able to squeeze you in on that.' I said, 'Q Babe! Thanks!' [Laughs]
A few days before the session I got a call from Quincy. He told me Michael wanted to extend the bridge and needed some new lyrics for it. And he was trying to tell me the message that should be in these new lyrics. He would say, 'Michael wants so-and-so,' and then, in the background I would hear, [softly and high-pitched] 'Mmmrrrmmrr…' And it was Michael, you know?
This went on for a little while, with Quincy translating for Michael. Finally, Quincy says, 'Hold on,' and puts Michael Jackson on the phone, right? I'm home cooking dinner, right? And inside I'm like 'OMIGOD!! It's MICHAEL JACKSON!!' But on the phone I'm like [softly and coolly], 'Yes, Michael?' Really cool, you know?
He said, 'I love your song and I think you have a great voice.'
I said, 'Wow. Thanks! Thanks for doing it, dude!' [Laughs]
So Michael tells me what he wants and I take off to find the answer to his dilemma in the bridge. I came up with three different ideas for the part. But then the song turned out to be long anyway, that they never used it. So it's pretty much as it was in demo form with the exception of the key change."
Jackson was so impressed by the soulful beauty of Garrett's voice on the demo that he immediately enlisted her to sing a duet with him on "I Just Can't Stop Loving You."
Garrett explained to
how she asked God for some divine inspiration for this song: "I said, 'I want to write a song for Michael Jackson.' Since I wanted Michael to know who I was, I was thinking in my mind, 'What can I say to him that he wouldn't be afraid to say to the rest of the world?' And this song came through. [Claps hands and laughs.]"
When Jackson asked Garrett where she got the idea for the song, she replied that she asked God for it. Said Garrett: "My answer to him was that 'I asked for it.' I didn't mention God because I didn't know where he was as far as religion goes. But he
who I was talking about. I didn't ask my neighbor George for it!"
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Can anybody tell me what the real lyric is, the one quoted as "a summer's disregard"? I keep reading this on different lyrics sites, but I know they just copy one from another. The phrase makes no sense; has anybody figured it out? Thanks!
Cher - Enumclaw, Wa
Just sent up my Facebook.....Roberto Bolero......Stay tune for more Michael Jackson Fact. Siedah Garrett, co-writer of "Man In The Mirror" is getting ready for her one-woman show to tell stories of MJ and her experiences in Los Angeles in the Fall of 2013.
Roberto - Valencia, Ca
Michael Jackson was an incredible human being. As a member of the Andrae Crouch management team and singers group, I arranged the Man In The Mirror session with the help of Michael's assistant and took exclusive photos. One of which you can see in the new release of BAD 25. I am the guy in the white shirt to the right with the mustache. This record has sold over 45 million copies worldwide. It took us a week to workout the vocal arrangements, then we went directly to the session at Westlake Studios on Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. Many stories to tell. It was a very exciting time. Naturally, we met with Michael and Quincy first at Westlake's Beverly Blvd Studio to discuss the song then we went to work. Later I was invited to Michael's home three times. Attended twice in Neverland and the last was just before his death to present new songs for his album. That got rescheduled for the following week at my recommendation and two days later he was gone. However, the three songs are recorded and will eventually be released..
Roberto - Valencia, Ca
I remember the video,It had all sorts of news like Baby Jessica mcClure This is a beautiful song. You'll be missed Michael!
Jennifer Harris - Grand Blanc, Mi
i'm in 7th grade and my teacher plays this song .all most every one like this song .
Zoey - Amesville, Oh
This song is one of my favorite songs in the world. It's on my top. I love Michael Jackson, we of course all miss him, his music is still alive, and this song will forever be playing:) love this song. Flawless. Michael OWNED. period:)
Lacey - Chicago, Il
Great song Michael
Sam - Seal Beach, Ca
This is a GREAT song and has really touched me life!!
R.I.P Mivhael Jackson
Brittany - Fleming County, Ky
He was one unique talent and a top-notch entertainer! R.I.P. Michael Jackson. I will miss you.
Micky - Los Angeles, Ca
amazing song RIP Michael xXx
Noreen - Galway, Ireland
thought Jackson wrote this one , oh well , great song with a very profound meaning
Pete - Nowra, Australia
Ive always liked this song. RIP M.J. 7/3/09.
James - Yucaipa, Ca
This song is one of the best songs Michael wrote and i just wanted ppl to know it is special to me and will always be number 1 to me!
Deborah - Kingston, Ny
This song is a bit over-rated but still touching.
Theresa - Murfreesboro, Tn
What a beautiful song...and yes its the TRUTH! Always start with YOU and make this world a stronger, more liveable place. Although Michael was misunderstood for his legal problems...he was still a wonderful, true, innonect lost soul! I miss him dearly and hope he is free from any prejudices now in heaven! God Bless Him! RIP Michael Jackson!
Tricia - Rockville Centre, Ny
Co-writer Siedah Garrett co-wrote two Oscar nominated songs for the movie version of DREAMGIRLS ("Love You I Do" and "Patience").
John - Nashville, Tn
Heh heh! I've been waiting for this to show up on Songfacts for a long time!
Matthew - Milford, Ma
a south african artist, redd angel, did an amazing cover of this song. he was well on his way to securing an international record label contract when he was tragically murdered in 2006.
Theo - Johannesburg, South Africa
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What is ElectriCities?
ElectriCities is a not-for-profit government service organization representing more than 90 cities, towns and universities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia that own electric distribution systems.
Why was ElectriCities formed?
In the mid-1960s, private utilities and electric cooperatives were battling over territory. The N.C. General Assembly passed the 1965 Electric Act to resolve many of the disputes, but this created new difficulties for municipal systems by restricting their right to serve customers in newly annexed areas.
ElectriCities was organized to provide the municipal systems a unified voice to speak out in the legislature. The group was unable to stop the bill's passage but decided to form a permanent alliance to be an advocate for Public Power and its customers statewide.
In 1983, at the request of the cities, the Legislature expanded this voluntary association by allowing North Carolina's "electric cities" to form an agency to aid municipalities in the construction, ownership, maintenance, expansion and operation of their electric systems.
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It provides customer service and safety training, emergency and technical assistance, communications, government affairs and legal services. This consolidation saves money for its members, including Wilson Energy.
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ElectriCities also provides management services to the state's two municipal Power Agencies: North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1 (NCMPA1) and North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA).
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Most Public Power cities have been in the electric business for 100 years or more. Originally, many cities and town built small generators after investor-owned utilities refused to serve these communities. Later, as their populations grew, cities became wholesale purchasers of electricity from the private utilities.
During the energy crisis of the mid-1970s, the state needed additional power plants, but the private utilities were having difficulty raising the necessary capital for construction. The municipalities were concerned because of their obligation to serve their customers.
After considering concerns about reliability, cost and long-term supply of electricity, the N.C. General Assembly enacted legislation to enable cities to join together to form Municipal Power Agencies, paving the way for cities to enter the generation business. This was supported by a statewide referendum in 1975, in which N.C. voters agreed to allow municipalities to jointly build, finance, own and operate electric generation and transmission facilities in partnership with the private utilities.
North Carolina's two municipal power agencies, NCMPA1 and NCEMPA, own portions of five nuclear plants, including Brunswick Units 1 and 2 in Brunswick County and Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant in Wake County, and two coal-fired plants, Mayo Plant and Roxboro Unit 4 in Person County, totaling more than 1450 MW of generation capacity.
If the agencies own the plants, why is the cost of electricity so high?
After the NCEMPA cities and Carolina Power & Light (now Progress Energy) began construction of Shearon Harris, a nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island, Penn., suffered a severe core meltdown. In response, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission greatly tightened the rules and regulations covering these plants, enhancing safety but making construction much more expensive than planned.
The NCEMPA cities are not scheduled to retire the debt until 2025. As of January 2010, Wilson's share equaled almost $379 million.
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The debt payment paid by NCEMPA actually peaked in 2008/09 and is starting to decline, but sharp decreases are still more than a decade away, barring refinancing.
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Does ElectriCities provide power to its members?
ElectriCities is a service organization, not a power supplier. Its members receive their electricity from their participation in power agencies or by purchasing it from investor-owned utilities such as Duke Power and Progress Energy or electric cooperatives.
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Lawmaker inaugurates new high school
-A A +AFriday, September 30, 2011
REPRESENTATIVE Jose Benjamin "Benjo" Benaldo (1st district, Cagayan de Oro) led the inauguration of Bayanga National High School in Barangay Bayanga Friday last week.
The four-classroom, two-storey building is complete with teacher's office and four comfort rooms, the funding of which was taken from Benaldo's congressional fund granted by Congress as a bonus, being the majority floor leader.
The inauguration was attended by Department of Public Works and Highways-Northern Mindanao director Norma Geronilla and Benaldo's chief of staf Christopher Chiamsay.
Benaldo said the school was established in Bayanga after the local government unit filed a resolution for the establishment of a national high school in the area.
"To start the new national high school with four classrooms, one for each level, in the said barangay will be a stepping stone for the students to achieve their dreams. They would no longer travel to other barangays just to study," he said.
After the school's inauguration and blessing, Benaldo flew to Manila to take care of the bill he filed to make the school an official national high school.
The lawmaker, being an advocate for education, has acquired more than 15 classrooms from Congress to be widely distributed in the hinterland barangays of the first district. (Nicole J. Managbanag)
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 01, 2011.
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Serena Williams Attends Sleep Sheet Launch.
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Serena is the co-founder of the company and says, "Using them allows me to get a good night's sleep, which means that I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start my day." Well, I'm glad to hear that Serena takes her sleep so serious. I slept last night with a sweat shirt as a blanket because I forgot to take it off. I need to upgrade. Now that I think about it, I need to see if I can get Sleep Sheets to send over some samples.
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Myomectomy is the removal of uterine fibroids in women who may want to have children or who want to keep their uterus. Women who are obese, older, or started menstruating at an early age are also at an increased risk of developing uterine fibroids. Fibroids usually grow slowly and they may get smaller after menopause.
The relationship between fibroids and infertility has not been fully discovered. If women have fibroids and are unable to get pregnant, or have consecutive miscarriages, then a myomectomy may be the solution. Many women do become pregnant after having a myomectomy.
A myomectomy is the surgical removal of fibroids and having a reconstruction of the uterus. The patient's doctor may prescribe a drug before having a myomectomy. The drug will stop estrogen production, which causes fibroids to shrink in size and makes them easier to remove.
Larger fibroids must be removed with an abdominal incision, but small fibroids can be detached by laparoscopy or hysteroscopy. Fibroids that are located in the outer wall of the uterus, and usually cannot be removed by hysteroscopy.
To perform an abdominal myomectomy, the doctor makes an opening in the abdomen and the uterus wall. An incision over each fibroid is made to have access to the growth. The uterine fibroids are removed and each opening in the uterine wall is stitched. The uterus will then be repaired to avoid the risk of bleeding or infection. Stitches are used to close the abdominal incision and a bandage is put in place.
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Seen at the CFDA awards Olivia Palermo in a Dennis Basso fringe dress, reminiscent of The Great Gatsby. She brought the look up to date with a striped clutch and golden mule heels. Personally I would have chosen a different shoe for this look, perhaps these elegant Jimmy Choo's.


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Peach picking rabbit?
posted by: gardenfool_dee on 06.08.2007 at 08:08 pm in Texas Gardening Forum I thought y'all might enjoy this pic.
We have a rabbit that not only likes to eat our peaches but has decided to pick his own!!! Here is a link that might be useful: rabbit NOTES: Really neat picture of rabbit reaching into peach tree!
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RE: cream/balm recipies (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: Herbalynn on 07.13.2004 at 10:30 am in Herbalism Forum Here's one i wrote up, and we made at the local garden club last year. Very healing. I used my oils that were already "done" so the first step would be to make your infused oils. I had a pint of SJW, Comfrey and Calendula oils. We just warmed the oils in a microwave, stirred in beeswax until it was melted, added Eo, and poured in small jars.
Gardener's Hand Salve ST. JOHN'S WORT - ( Hypericum perforatum ) The salve is good for burns, wounds, bruises, sores, insect bites, fungal infections such as eczema, and itching. This is my favorite herb to use in salves! The oil of the flowering tops turns a gorgeous red color. COMFREY ROOT - ( Symphytum officinale ) Prolific plant that is valuable in the treatment of all types of skin, bone, and muscle injuries. Comfrey helps wounds to heal quickly. Use for burns, blisters , broken bones, and inflammations. CALENDULA - ( Calendula officinalis ) This species of marigold is often cultivated in gardens. Calendula helps to soothe inflamed tissues, reduce pain and aids in quick healing of cuts and abrasions. Hope you like it as much as we do! I use this on rough hands, dry feet, burns, cuts, scrapes, you name it... Lynn NOTES: <none>
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More Herbal Face and Body Recipes
posted by: jrmankins on 05.19.2007 at 12:49 am in Herbalism Forum Summer Flowers Facial Wash
In a mixing bowl, mix 1/4 cup each of these dried flowers: elderflowers, white clover blossoms, red rose petals, calendula petals, and chamomile flowers with 1/4 cup dry uncooked oatmeal. Store in a tightly lidded jar. Put a tablespoon of the mix into a reusable teabag and place in a pretty bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon vinegar and 2 cups boiling water. Let steep and remove herb bag. Soak a soft cloth in the warm wash, and apply to face to tone and tighten pores.
Put 8 ounces milk or buttermilk into a small saucepan. Add 1/4 cup honey and a handful of fresh elderflowers on their stems. Stir to incorporate the honey, and warm on lowest heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and steep covered for 3 hours. Strain out elderflowers and pour into a pretty lidded jar. Use on face and hands, to soften and clean. Keep refrigerated.
Into a saucepan over very low heat, melt 1/4 cup vegetable shortening. Cut up very small: several fresh plantain leaves, a handful of fresh chickweed and 1/4 cup fresh goldenrod leaves. Add herbs to the melted shortening. Stir to mix well, and allow to heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often to insure herbs will not burn. Remove from heat and strain thru cheesecloth or muslin into a small lidded jar. Cap tightly, cool completely and keep refrigerated. This makes a protective ointment to cover a cut, scrape or other skin irritation.
This makes a very rich thick cream which must be kept refrigerated. Make only a small amount each time, as it is best used within the week.
These recipes are from the book I am writing. I have tested them and hope they will turn out nicely for you. How about some more recipes we haven't tried yet? Thanks for trying these out, and I could use some feedback.
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RE: Violet Question (Follow-Up #7)
posted by: Cathie on 05.29.2005 at 11:24 am in Edible Landscape Forum We use the plain old wild violets and have always had very flavorful jam. Of course it's jam not jelly and has the whole flower in it.Such a delicious wild flavor. We use the whole blossom, not just the petals Here is a recipe.
1 cup violet blossoms tightly packed Put blossoms, 3/4 C water and lemon juice in a blender amd blend until you have a smooth violet colored paste. Slowly add sugar and blend until dissloved. NOTES: <none>
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RE: Creative Recycling (Follow-Up #75)
posted by: greenmoss on 01.24.2005 at 10:58 am in Frugal Gardening Forum I have to second what AmeliaD said about giving items to charities. I work at a domestic violence emergency shelter. We have women and children come in with nothing but the clothes on their backs. We except almost anything in donations because we run the house and the office from the same place and we also set up apartments for the women. We'll take food, blankets, old shoes, jackets, toys, any bathroom products .. even used perfume and nail polish. My mom donated her old jewerly that she hasn't worn in ages and the women at the shelter were so excited. We are even in need of posters or pictures for the walls because we are trying to make it more "homey". So if you have things that you want to get rid of and don't think anyone coud use, try calling a domestic violence shelter in your area. They could probably use it!
Recycling Rocks! NOTES: <none>
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HAVE: Lots of Yarn for Plants
posted by: jmckeeff on 04.12.2007 at 11:51 am in Garden Exchange Forum I have about 100 different color and types of yarn. Fills up a large black garbage bag. All in excellent condition. Looking for
Jackmanii Clemantis Ferns Sttich Plume Sweet autumn clementis Astible, pinks, whites and purples Hens and chicks Portulaca Would prefer to trade in NJ area since box is so big. NOTES: <none>
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medicinal uses for honey rose sage (salvia microphylla??
posted by: cenak on 04.10.2007 at 08:29 pm in Herbalism Forum Does anyone know of any medicinal use for honey rose sage? It looks good in my garden, but I'm thinking of replacing it with something else unless there is some herbal use for it.
NOTES: sent email 5-3-07 asking for trade.
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RE: All Natural FLEA Remedies! Please Help! (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: Daisyduckworth on 08.29.2004 at 06:15 pm in Herbalism Forum Check with your vet before using the garlic on your pets. Some experts will tell you that onion and garlic are toxic to animals. Also remember that cats and dogs may require different treatments, and treatments may differ according to the size and age of the animal. Please check with your vet before using ANYTHING on or around your pets.
ON CATS: ON DOGS: TO DETER: HOME MADE FLEA COLLAR FOR DOGS: Soak a natural fibre rope in mixture and let dry for several hours. Tie around pet's neck. DO NOT use on cats. FROM CARPETS: Sprinkle with borax and leave for 48 hours, then vacuum. Keep pets and children away during treatment. FROM MATTRESSES: TO TREAT BITES: PYRETHRUM SPRAY: DRY DOG SHAMPOO: To get rid of fleas in your carpet, after removing pets from the room, sprinkle Borax over the carpet and rub it in. Wait a while, then vacuum as usual. Keep pets and children outside while you wait. Reapply the Borax once a week until the problem is gone. After bathing your pet, put a little Lavender or Tea Tree essential oil into the final rinse water, or rub a little of the oil over the pet's coat, to repel fleas. Or wipe over with some fresh Tansy leaf. Grow Fennel near a dog's kennel to deter fleas. Feed your pet a little Garlic with its meals, or rub garlic over the animal. Or wash the dog with a strong infusion of Lobelia leaves. Or brush pets with a brush that has been stroked across the cut surface on an onion. The smell soon dissapates, but not as fast as the fleas. Rue, Tansy and Wormwood also repel fleas. Plant some in the garden, scatter in pets' bedding, or massage into their coat. Powdered Southernwood, scattered on carpets, will rid the house of fleas. Herbal anti-flea dip for your pet: Prepare an infusion by pouring the boiling water over the herbs and allow it to steep for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and dilute it with the warm water. Saturate the animal's coat thoroughly with the solution, allowing it to air dry. Use at the first sign of flea activity. This remedy will need to be repeated every three to four days LAVENDER WATER: Pour boiling water over the dried lavender and leave to cool. Strain, reserving liquid. Combine lavender infusion with the vodka, rosewater, nutmeg and essential oil. Pour through a coffee filter several times, then transfer to a bottle with a glass stopper. This mixture makes an excellent mouthwash, a refreshing skin toner, a soothing compress for tension headaches. It will help you sleep if you put a few drops on a pillow or in the bath just before bed. An insect repellent against fleas, flies, mosquitoes. Grown in the garden, catnip helps to repel fleas. Grow 'fennel near the kennel' to repel fleas. Pennyroyal is used to get rid of fleas, but it's a herb I never recommend because it can cause fitting in some animals - and humans. NOTES: <none>
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RE: botanicals for lowering cholesterol?? (Follow-Up #18)
posted by: ameliade on 05.01.2007 at 03:09 pm in Herbalism Forum Keeping in mind each person is different, I would like to share what helped me lower my cholesterol in only 2 months.
Below is a list of things I implemented into my life to lower my cholesterol. I am not positive if it was a culmination of these things or one thing in particular. However, at the age of 29 (a few months from 30) I learned that my total cholesterol was 267, my AHDL cholesterol was 28 and my LDL could not even be calculated accurately because my triglycerides were 611. And my ALT was 61. After a complete, cold-turkey diet change and implementation of the following supplements, now my total cholesterol is 178, my AHDL cholesterol is 36, my LDL is 119.60, my triglycerides are 112 and my ALT is 41. All are in the normal range now. I personally did not implement exercise, but know it provides numerous health benefits. Prior to this, my diet consisted of complete junk. I ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted and my weight and cholesterol were evidence of this. I lost 10 lbs prior to my life-style change and have lost another 20 lbs since. I consumed all fried foods, fatty foods, sugary foods, very few fruits/vegetables, butter in veggies and butter in/on most things, restaurant cheese dip/chips/salsa was my favorite - could eat 2 bags of these chips by myself, everything bad for you imaginable. I did research online and found that certain foods/supplements would help lower cholesterol. Soy products, fiber - fruits/vegetables - whole-wheat products - oatmeal, flax seed products, raising good cholesterol by making my main fats olive oil, oil from fish, natural oils found in avocados, etc. - consumed in moderation, etc., citrus products - orange rinds specifically - marmalade, green tea The American Heart Association's low-fat cookbook is a wonderful tool. I aimed to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables above everything, especially when desiring a snack. I essentially have adopted the Mediterranean diet (Common to the diets of these regions are a high consumption of fruit and vegetables, bread, wheat and other cereals, olive oil and fish; making them low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat and dietary fiber. Red wine is also consumed regularly but in moderate quantities.) Instead of consuming the usual American diet of consuming a large portion of meat with small sides, I consumed larger portions of vegetables and fruits (fresh is better), whole-grain products, legumes and small portions of meats. Many of the dietary items I started/continued consuming: Increased water intake; especially with Emergen-C, still consumed 2 diet sodas daily and coffee, still consumed 1 beer and/or red wine on a regular basis Green tea Heart Health orange juice Light chocolate soy-milk (delicious, texture is some-what like a water/powder drink mix) Light vanilla soy-milk for cereal Tofu 1% milk Low-fat cottage cheese Low-fat yogurts Dannon Activia regular Low-fat/light/fat-free cheeses, sour cream, spreads, mayo, dressings, etc. Olive oil in moderation, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray and spreads, non-stick sprays, no vegetable oil - canola oil only when completely necessary No butter I aimed to reduce the intake of white breads and bread products - consuming whole-wheat/whole grain breads. The higher the fiber content per serving the better. 12-grain breads, etc. Whole-wheat bagels, pitas, etc. Low-fat/sugar loose granola Brown rice Whole-wheat flour Whole-wheat cous cous Whole-wheat or spinach tortillas Whole-wheat pancakes with light or sugar-free syrup Whole-wheat pastas Baked Lays corn chips Low-fat parmesan cheese Low-fat soups for cooking purposes, low-fat/fat free spice packets; ranch dip mix, etc. Splenda instead of sugar Oatmeal Egg substitute Turkey bacon Turkey Italian sausage links for pasta or alone Healthy Choice hot dogs with whole wheat buns Healthy Choice Bologna White meat turkey lunch meat Fish - salmon, tuna, talapia, etc. preferably grilled Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - grilled mostly White turkey meat Ground white turkey meat instead of ground beef Topped fresh salads with canned tuna (always in water or the envelopes - preferably albacore) or canned white meat chicken Tried to eliminate pork consumption Consumed very little beef did not consume any beef the first month (beef is my favorite meat - pork is my second, although I have always loved fish) Sushi and edamame (boiled soy beans) and miso shiru (miso soup) Fresh baby spinach and/or spring greens for salads instead of iceberg On vegetable - the greener the better - spinach, broccoli, asparagus, etc. Fresh fruits/vegetables Grilled/steamed fresh vegetables Frozen fresh vegetables Frozen fresh berry medley - raspberries, blueberries, blackberries Weight Watcher's frozen meals My favorite snacks Honey-nut cheerios Carob covered almonds Light string cheese Activia strawberry yogurt Pink grapefruit with splenda Apples/oranges Aimed to eat 1 apple, 1 orange, 1 grapefruit and one banana daily Natural almonds/walnuts in moderation Whole-wheat toast with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray and/or with sugar free (splenda) orange marmalade Whole-wheat multi-grain crackers with Happy Cow low-fat herb spread Low-fat frozen yogurt Hummus Cottage cheese with canned mandarin oranges and splenda The organic food store has many healthy yet delicious alternatives for snacking. Dietary Supplements: Flax Seed Meal - 2 tbs daily (tried to eat daily with oat-meal) Wheat Germ - 2 tbs daily (tried to eat daily with oat-meal) Renew Life The Digestive Company Liver Detox includes: Morning Support Formula 2 capsules in the morning Evening Support Formula 2 capsules in the evening Nature's Plus The Energy Supplements Ultra Maximum Strength Garlite 1000 mg Odorless Garlic Supplement 1 tablet in morning Solaray Dietary Supplement No Flush Niacin 500 mg 1 capsule in morning Spring Valley Vitamin E 1000 IU In a Water-Soluble Base Dietary Supplement 1 softgel in the morning Wild Oats Food Origins 100% Nutrient Value from Food Flax Seed Oil 1000 mg 2 softgels in the morning (Suggests 2 - 6 softgels daily) Nature's Way Alive! Dietary Supplement Whole Food Energizer Multi-Vitamin with Vitamins - Minerals 2 tablets in the morning (Suggests 3 tablets daily) Emergen-C Heart Health Powerful Antioxidant Formula Plant Steorols & Lycopene 1,000 mg Vitamin C Black Cherry Flavored Fizzy Drink Mix 2 to 4 packs daily (I used any of the Emergen-C's) Solaray Dietary Supplement Dong Quai Angelica Sinesis 550 mg 2 capsules in the morning (Suggests 2 capsules once or twice daily - have been using this for female problems) NOTES: <none>
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RE: Plants that bring back memories (Follow-Up #19)
posted by: jrmankins on 04.29.2007 at 11:32 pm in Texas Gardening Forum I have two cuttings off the hundred year old pregnant fig that was there when the Halls sold their place to my Grandma and Grandpa in 1929. The fig is a Brown Turkey, I think. And some of Mama's red mailbox rose from the 1950's, probably Blaze or Dr. Huey (it started out Blaze and probably turned back into Dr. Huey). And as many of the old lilies as I could find when we sold the place, tho they are so sneaky I'm sure I missed some.
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RE: Need inspiration and info for an edible hedge (Follow-Up #5)
posted by: sandylighthouse on 02.10.2007 at 01:04 pm in Edible Landscape Forum Check out ediblelandscaping.com and onegreenworld.com for ideas.
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RE: Book Report Time; What Are Your Favorite Herbals? (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: herbalbetty on 04.15.2007 at 09:17 am in Herbalism Forum David Hoffman, "Medical Herbalism" - mixes science and empirical knowledge quite skillfully
Rosemary Gladstar, "Family Herbal" - from the fairy godmother of herbalism today, very user friendly with lots of recipes Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs - an old standard with lots of good information Reader's Digest Magic and Medicine of Herbs - another good, all around herb book with lots of pictures. Lesley Bremness The Complete Book of Herbs - lots of photos, uses and information Then, there are herbals geared toward specifics like medieval, specific medicinal subjects, folk lore, gardens, etc. NOTES: <none>
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RE: Listing of Texas Super Tough UnStoppable Plants! (Follow-Up #24)
posted by: lindseyrose on 04.15.2007 at 02:27 am in Texas Gardening Forum Jeanine--you mentioned St. Joseph Lily and I had to Google to find out...yep, it is the plant I believe was growing under absolute neglect at the Heights home we used to rent. Each spring close to Easter it would burst with beautiful red blooms. It was growing on what was I believe the north side of the home, almost under the house. All alongside it was pure gravel. We didn't once water it while we lived there, yet still it blessed us each spring.
I wonder, does anyone know how to aquire bulbs of this beautiful red lily? I've heard rumor that it can't really be purchased anymore and is only a pass-along plant. NOTES: <none>
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RE: Listing of Texas Super Tough UnStoppable Plants! (Follow-Up #25)
posted by: lonestar7 on 04.15.2007 at 08:16 pm in Texas Gardening Forum jrmankins
Where are you? I'd LOVE some dewberries..can't find any around here. (Corpus Christi) NOTES: <none>
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RE: Garlic Mustard weed recipes - pesto, pizza (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: jrmankins on 04.17.2007 at 06:00 am in Edible Landscape Forum i was worried that i might be the only one who eats weeds. your recipes sound great! i don't have garlic mustard, but i have lots of chickweed and wild onions, and pull handfulls to put on my sandwiches and in salads. i have a recipe for chickweed quiche that is pretty good.
chickweed quiche saute garlic in oil in skillet. stir in washed chopped chickweed, wild onions, red peppers and seasonings, and stir until soft. in a bowl, blend the eggs, yogurt and cheese. stir the cooled veggie mixture into the eggs and blend well. pour filling into prepared pie crust and bake at 375 until knife near center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. to make small tarts, use cookie cutter to make 3-4 inch rounds and fit into muffin tins. place one tablespoon filling into each tart. bake tarts at 350 for about 12 minutes, until set and lightly browned. make 3 dozen tarts or one pie. NOTES: <none>
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Garlic Mustard weed recipes - pesto, pizza
posted by: mersiepoo on 04.13.2007 at 08:56 pm in Edible Landscape Forum I'm going to try these in the summer, we have so many of them!
Garlic Mustard Pesto
Garlic Mustard Pizza
Here is a link that might be useful: link to recipes (PDF file) NOTES: <none>
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RE: Listing of Texas Super Tough UnStoppable Plants! (Follow-Up #23)
posted by: jrmankins on 04.14.2007 at 10:43 pm in Texas Gardening Forum all the old bulb plants; spiderlilies, paperwhites, cannas, crinims, saint joseph lilies, snowdrops, the wild onions. i inherited mine from my great grandmother, or maybe further back. once planted, they outlast you.
i have heard that they don't do well everywhere, but the cape jasmines are bullet proof here, and cuttings always root, and the flowers are just incredible! they get really big, and make good foundation plantings, stay green all year. something else that will outlast you are the cemetery roses; especially martha gonzalez, clothilde soupert, louis phillipe, and many more. and i collect and grow medicinals, which are mostly weeds, they grow really well, maybe too well, and bear watching so they don't get into territory disputes. if you have enough room, the vines are very loyal and long lived; passionflowers, cross vine, tie vines, trumpet vines, wisteria, honeysuckle, all the morning glories, and more. all of these bloom very nicely during the year, and most are fragrant. i love the elder, collect the flowers and berries all year. night blooming jasmine in a sheltered place up against the house makes summer nights special. mine made it thru a pretty bad winter this year, tucked up against the outside of the leaky old fireplace. bluebonnets, once you get them out of the seed cases, come up good for many years, and are sweet and gorgeous. figs and old pear trees, and dewberries and blackberries which i treat very badly to try to keep in check. but i love the berries! these old things will make you look like a good gardener, even if you aren't! this is a great thread--thanks NOTES: forgot to mention boston ferns, native mulberry trees, native persimmons, and others.
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It's Shovel Pruning Time!
posted by: molineux on 04.12.2007 at 07:15 pm in Antique Roses Forum LULLABY (Polyantha) - pretty flower, fantastic bloom production, good disease resistance, cute compact growth habit but alas very little fragrance. Besides, the needle sharp thorns get me every time.
Off with her head! EMPEREUR DU MAROC - is such a fuss diva that I'm convinced he thinks he is an emperior. Somebody needs to tell him that we had a war in this country to get rid of royality. Worst black spot offender in the garden and no repeat. Off with his head! OUT OF YESTERYEAR - a black spot disaster and has some of the most evil thorns I've ever seen. No repeat either. This is his third year so he gets a reprieve until July to finally show his stuff. Should he fail to perform: Off with his head! MME. PIERRE OGER - flowers are to die for and literally drenched in perfume. Those two reasons is why I haven't already executed her sorry butt. Another black spot disaster and downright stingy with the flowers. This is her fourth year. Last chance Ms Thang. If your repeat doesn't improve I'm gonna chop you into mulch. LA MADAME DE SHOVEL DEMANDS SATISFACTION!!! So which losers are biting the dust in your garden this year? And for those wussies out there who don't have the guts to kill a useless plant - consider this: One less disappointment frees up valuable garden space for the next rosy love of your life. NOTES: <none>
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RE: It's Shovel Pruning Time! (Follow-Up #8)
posted by: buffington22 on 04.12.2007 at 09:22 pm in Antique Roses Forum I am not happy with Duchesse de Brabant! Every bloom is balling. Where have you been, Randy? My GaA is in full,glorious bloom! She is lovely! Buff
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From my garden journal: Lavender & Roses
posted by: molineux on 07.24.2006 at 06:03 pm in Antique Roses Forum One of my favorite companion plants for roses is lavender. Growing up in coastal Virginia with its well drained sandy soil this sweetly fragrant herb was especially easy to grow in the rose garden. I never understood why so many people complain about how difficult it was to cultivate. In fact, the more I neglected Lavender the better it did. Neither mom nor I ever bothered to research it because every single lavender plant we planted immediately took off and thrived.
All that changed when I moved to Washington DC. Well actually Maryland just north of the District. I had difficulty understanding why I could grow the stuff so successfully back home and in pots but for the life of me couldn't get it established in my Maryland garden. Then I learned the trick with growing Lavender. S-O-I-L Yep you guessed it. When it comes to soil this herb is picky. It must have well drained soil to thrive. And I mean really good drainage. When I tried amending the soil the lavender failed. The only way I could get it grow was to REPLACE the clay down to a depth of 3 feet. The hole also had to be big enough so as not the form a figurative bathtub and lined with rocks on the bottom so the roots didn't sit in moisture and rot. Now some people will say that lavender must have poor soil. Not true. Sure it prefers sandy soil filled with lots of gravel but it will grow in the rich soil that roses prefer PROVIDED the drainage is optimal. Folks I can't stress this enough. I haven't had success with either amended soil or lasagna beds. I'm sure some of you are saying "why go to all this bother when Catmint has a similar look and is fragrant to boot". Well as much as I like catmint it can't compare to Lavender. Catmint, even the dwarf kinds, is a member of the mint family and will spread like wildfire. Catmint also likes to lie down too much. If I could get it to be more upright, like lavender, then it would be perfect. Lastly there is the fragrance. Let's face reality folks. Catmint's fresh minty fragrance is pleasant but isn't nearly as sweet as lavender, which IMHO blends better with the scent of summer roses. There you have it: my new found secret for successfully growing lavender. BTW, if you're lazy and not prepared to dig out those flower beds there is a variety of lavender that will tolerant clay soil. You can thank Harryshoe for this wonderful find. In a previous thread earlier this year he recommended the Lavandin PROVENCE. For those who don't know, Lavandin is a hybrid between English and Spike Lavender. It is the kind of lavender commonly grown in France as it produces more essential oil per plant than traditional English Lavender. I've read that perfumers actually prefer English Lavender because it is supposedly "sweeter". To me Lavandin smells like lavender. Heck I'm not picky in this regard because this spring I planted three plants of this lavandin in unamended red clay soil just off of my patio and they are thriving. So if lavender is kicking your butt get yourself some PROVENCE lavandin. Oh and one last thing. Like our precious roses, lavender is a sun bather and wants 6 hours of direct a day. Lavenders in my garden: Eidelweis (lavandin, white), Jean Davis (English, pink), Grosso (lavandin, violet-blue), Lavender Lady (English, violet), Provence (lavendin, soft purple), Rosea (English, pink). Best wishes, Patrick NOTES: <none>
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Another Link or 2 (Follow-Up #2)
posted by: digit on 04.08.2007 at 11:12 am in Heirloom Plants & Gardens Forum KEK, linked below is a website that "exists solely as a clearinghouse of heirloom vegetable images and information (primarily peppers & tomatoes)." (If you start looking for Porter tomato seeds, you'll need to run a google search, however. ;o)
The website provides links to the Seed Savers Exchange and Native Seeds Search - important organizations involved in bio-diversity. S Here is a link that might be useful: the Heirloom Archive NOTES: <none>
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RE: Free! (Follow-Up #11)
posted by: ninjabut on 02.12.2007 at 10:34 pm in Frugal Gardening Forum I've gotten a few things in the last month from www.freecycle.com Hmmm, didn't make a link.
I have also gotten rid of some stuff! Be sure if you join to make your site say that you want your e-mail to be put all in ONE e-mail! I think this is under member preferences. NOTES: <none>
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RE: Your favorite frugal gardening tip (Follow-Up #85)
posted by: sylviatexas on 01.12.2007 at 12:45 pm in Frugal Gardening Forum "I still have the urge to go shopping at all the nurseries around here but I stave off the urge and tell myself to do something more constructive with my time."
NJCher posted this in February of 2004, so it's an oldie... but a goodie that bears repeating. One of the most frugal (& enjoyable, & therapeutic, & rewarding) things we can do in our gardens is occupy our time & our hands. I often have the impulse to add something to the garden, & as we all know, giving that impulse some immediate gratification always involves spending time & spending money. So I try to save my time & my gasoine & my cash by "adding" via re-habbing something I already have, or creating something "new" from what I already have on hand: thinning plants becomes trading or propagating or making arrangements. removing spent roses becomes starting potpourri. when I trim the gangly rosemary, I take in a few sprigs to scent the kitchen or office & sometimes I put a few sprigs into a small vase to share with the people at the bank, the post office, the vet clinic, Starbucks, etc. Some of these vases come from garage sales, maximum cost 25 cents, & some of them are glass bottles from here & there. I paid something like $9 for a glass bit for my little drill, & I now can drill drainage holes in old coffee mugs to make small planters for mint, ice plant, etc. These are nice for occasions when people typically give cut flowers: (& if I ever run out of coffee mugs, I bet I can find more at garage sales or thrift stores!) NOTES: <none>
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RE: Your favorite frugal gardening tip--seed tapes (Follow-Up #47)
posted by: Wings2W on 06.23.2004 at 09:07 pm in Frugal Gardening Forum To Make Seed Tapes:
Rip old newspaper into one inch long strips tearing from the top to the bottom of the page. Use only black & white sections since colored print can emit toxins into your soil. I borrowed this from another site. A great way to sew those seeds!v :) Wing NOTES: <none>
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RE: Your favorite frugal gardening tip (Follow-Up #6)
posted by: Harimad on 03.02.2004 at 10:04 am in Frugal Gardening Forum 1. Don't practice false economies when buying tools unless you're really short of cash. Good quality tools last much longer. And then take care of them properly. Alternatively, one could continuously buy cheap tools at yard sales, if one sees yard sales all the time (not in my neighborhood).
2. Work a few hours a week at a garden center. The pay may not be much but you get employee discount (check to see there is one) and you're there to see what's going on sale soon, what's about to be thrown out, what's in the 75% off bin, etc. Harimad NOTES: <none>
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RE: Pyracantha recipes (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: zorba_the_greek on 02.21.2007 at 06:28 am in Edible Landscape Forum I've made pyracantha jelly. It tastes like a fruity apply and is rose in color. Pies might be a problem because of the tough seeds, and the texture is quite mealy. By all means experiement but I would think things made from the juice (or extracted flavors) would be more appealing than things made from the pulp.
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Poke salat - truth vs myth
posted by: mollymcbee on 03.20.2006 at 02:00 pm in Edible Landscape Forum There are lot of misconceptions about this plant, and a lot of unnecessary dire warnings about how toxic it is. I guess they figure it's easier to scare folks away than to educate them and count on them to do things the right way. How sad.
Here's the truth about poke salat - phytolacca americana. Poke salat, when it matures, develops purple colorations on its stalk, flower stem, and berries and seeds. It is the MATURE leaves, and purple stem and seeds that contain the poisonous substances. Young plants are safe, as is the juice. Young poke without any hint of purple makes an excellent dish of greens similar to spinach. It must be parboiled, then should drained well and added to a skillet and fried in butter or bacon drippings. It's a meal fit for a king. Mountain folk often make a wine from the berries, claiming that a small glass each day helps relieve their arthritis symptoms. They also make a jelly, discarding the seeds. Many southern cities have festivals in honor of poke, and many websites contain lots of information. Poke plants are spread far and wide by birds who gobble up the berries, then deposit the seeds for miles around. In fact, the seeds are difficult to germinate artifically because they prefer going through the acid in a digestive tract and then get frozen before they will sprout. Poke root is a herbal remedy that has been used for millenia with excellent results, but can be poisonous when used incorrectly, as sometimes happens with someone who doesn't know what they are doing. Poke salat has a place of honor in my garden, and in my kitchen. Molly McBee NOTES: <none>
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RE: unadulterated scullcap (scutellaria lateriflora) (Follow-Up #3)
posted by: jrmankins on 04.09.2007 at 10:13 pm in Herbalism Forum i use a lot of skullcap, for its antidepressant and pain relieving properties. i found some s. parvula growing where i live years ago, and brought home some and planted it in my flowerbeds. i still have it and have used it for years with good results. i dry lots of it for teas, and tincture some in brandy every year. both are very helpful. there are many skullcaps, and most are likely to have similar properties. i feel a great deal safer using my own homegrown herbs, they are much less expensive and can't be taken away from us quite so easily as mass marketed ones.
NOTES: i am positive that this plant is s. parvula because of the i.d. in wills/irwin book, 'roadside flowers of texas', university of texas press, 1961, page 192. irwin says s. parvula is a 3-12 inch plant from a curious rhyzome ...having the appearance of a string of beads. mine have this.
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RE: tea gardens (Follow-Up #18)
posted by: Talis on 06.13.2004 at 06:10 am in Heirloom Plants & Gardens Forum I just had a sweet book on tea gardens out from the library - a relatively new pub, with chapters on developing several different kinds of gardens. I enjoy going out & just picking a bunch of fresh herbs in the AM - Lemon Balm, Sage, rosemary, lavender, thyme, marjoram, wood betony, hyssop, a rose, perhaps a leaf of Motherwort or wormwood (very bitter, so only one leaf); & recently read that adding an artichoke petal or piece of leaf (also bitter) will make the other herbs seem sweeter. I also grow Stevia, (annual), so I can add a leaf or two if I want a sweeter brew. One favorite that no one has mentioned yet is "Yerba Buena," tho we always called it "Oregon Tea." Satureja douglassi. It's related to winter & summer savory, but tastes more 'minty,' tastes & smells devine! It likes a shady spot, Nichols sells plants. I got a tea camellia from Nichols this spring, & have been adding a few fresh tip leaves to my morning brew every few days. Then there's Chai - adding a spicey mix (ginger, cinnamon, cloves); in China tea was originally called 'Ch'a' & received its own character about 725 AD. Lavender is another option for adding a floral touch to black tea. A doctor friend is growing a Ginkgo plantation, keeping them trimmed as a hedge for picking the leaves as they begin to turn gold - you can add a few to tea. Rose hips, hawthorne berries, wolfberries, any of the raspberry, blackberry, strawberry leaves; (raspberry is especially good during pregnancy), red clover flowers, (if you dry them, discard any that turn brown), & of course nettles! (OK, so urban gardeners don't usually grow nettles) Hop 'cones' can be added to that PM brew to promote sleep. I was lucky to inherit an herb garden planted by a Master Gardener; pretty much the 'basics,' to which I'm adding my favorites. Most of the 'mint family' herbs contain antioxidents, as does Camellia senensis; 'how can a man die with Sage in his garden?' & drinking lemon balm daily is said to promote healthy, long life. Adelma Simmons has several sweet 'tea garden' books - look in the library or used book stores for these. ENJOY!!
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RE: black nightshade (garden huckelberry) (Follow-Up #15)
posted by: crankyoldman on 11.19.2005 at 02:16 pm in Herbs Forum There's a very in-depth article about S. nigrum (black nightshade) here:
http://www.ipgri.cgiar.org/system/page.asp?theme=4 You can download a pdf of the article free. You can eat the berries as long as they are boiled. Apparently, fermentation also works to destroy the solanine. I have been wanting to make black nightshade wine from the berries forever. Never get around to it. NOTES: <none>
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RE: black nightshade (garden huckelberry) (Follow-Up #3)
posted by: Herbalynn on 10.14.2005 at 11:44 am in Herbs Forum Here's a recipe for pie that sounds delish! Enjoy, Lynn
Here is a link that might be useful: GH Pie @ Flower & Garden magazine NOTES: <none>
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black nightshade (garden huckelberry)
posted by: shortarse_hedgewitch on 10.12.2005 at 12:56 pm in Herbs Forum my gods i haven't been here in AGES
anyhoo down to bussiness, does anyone have any good recipies for black nightshade jam, the berries one ripe (according to many sources) are not poisonous, and anyway boiling destroys the poisonous alkaliods in solanaceae (nightshades) i would like to make some as it grows round here and nightshade jam sounds interesting :) NOTES: <none>
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Jet Engines 101
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Recently I heard that the New York Times, a.k.a. �the Gray Lady,� is concerned about shrinking circulation. One possible way they are trying to increase revenue is their plan to charge a subscription fee for their online editorials. I think they are going in the wrong direction.
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All About Donkeys
"Domestication of Africa's only contribution to the world's major livestock species came long after the domestication of sheep, goats and cattle in Southwest Asia (eighth and seventh millennia BC). " So say the experts at the Museum of the Horse on their donkey page here. There is much more information on this little animal on the museum page about this little animal's role in cultures across the world. There is a link here to more Donkey Facts from the American Donkey and Mule Society. Animal Sciences
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Preserving artifacts from the past requires intricate expertise. The Getty Museum website has a comprehensive collection of articles about artifact conservation including this archive of knowledge-packed newsletters. The internet preserves the past virtually. The Getty Conservation Institute experts explain how to preserve real things. Arts
A Sign Of The Unwired Times
The onrushing dominance of wireless computing is apparent in Intel's URL above that leads to an advertisement here and from there into the features and products based on Intel�Centrino Mobile Technology. An interesting page in Intel/unwire for tracking future WiFi expansion is the Hotspot Finder here. I drilled down into countries to Tanzania where the two hotspots are at the airport and the Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam. There is even a Mapquest map to the Golden Tulip.
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Drop anchor at the Marco Polo Project here for an intimate visit to the age of sail. History and facts about this once grand ship are made very real by illustrations and details. We learn in the Ship's History, for example:
1852 � Under the command of Captain James Nicol Forbes she made the voyage from Liverpool to Port Phillips Head in 76 days on the18th of September.An epidemic of measles among the children aboard caused 52 deaths during the voyage.
Mobile Web Goes First Class
A May 11, 2005 W3C press release here announces its new Mobile Web Initiative.
"Mobile access to the Web has been a second class experience for far too long," explained Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director. "MWI recognizes the mobile device as a first class participant, and will produce materials to help developers make the mobile Web experience worthwhile. "
Here is a fundamental opportunity for estabished education to participate in creating the venue of future learning. Mobile devices will replace student notebooks, backpacks, lockers and most books and school libraries. The MWI will guide the formation of learning content delivery to the next generations. The good news is that W3C is enormously responsible. The bad news is the educators will probably not step up to play a role, leaving that to e-commerce folks and other interests.


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My first impression of the Color Explosion palettes wasn't great--25 Pink Punch was a very neutral, unexplosive combination of colors with a forced luminizer. However, 05 Caffeine Rush was much better, though still neutral, because the luminizer was gold-toned, bringing out the warmth and depth of the neutral browns from day- to night-time wear.
20 Blue Blowout is the 3rd I've tried of the 5 Color Explosion palettes, and so far its pigmentation was the most impressive I've seen (worn with an eyeshadow primer), and is alongside 14 Forest Fury in terms of widest shade range offered in a single palette from this line. The silver-toned luminizer is suitable to the shades of blue in this palette, which include bright, sky and neon blues, a subtle shimmering denim blue, and a deep, bold, royal blue "liner" shade.
I usually hate the color blue but the pigmentation is so impressive and the texture of these eyeshadows is surprisingly silky, that this palette is a keeper and a must-have for those who love saturated blues. It's pricey at $8-$10 each, but I did get this at Ulta on clearance for $3 and it's among the greatest deals I've found for how great the product is.
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