Weeds as a source for human consumption
From here Thanks to PFAF for the amazing work This paper was sent into PFAF by Martha Díaz-Betancourt Weeds as a future source for human consumption. Martha Díaz-Betancourt1, Ismael R. López-Moreno1, Eduardo H. Rapoport2, Luciana Ghermandi2 , Estela Raffaele2 and Ana Ladio2. 1. Instituto de Ecología, Ap. Postal 63, Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico. 2. Universidad Nacional […]
On Plant’s Intelligence
Oh well, however nutty might sound, this guy present it with data and charm: Stefano Mancuso: the roots of plant intelligence From here
Have you ever read Gaia?
You are lucky, you live at the moment amongst one of the most amazing libraries. You always want more information, and books still have a prerogative that electronic sources cannot match, the physicality of the medium: when you hold in your hand facts and words your reading experience is enhanced… you should explain this one, […]
On Wild Food and Foraging
You found a pubblication distributed via the Free Range Activist Network (FRAW), a loose collection of actions and initiatives with the common goal of improoving living experiences towards a world concerned more with sustainability than economy. Their website is a portal to a number of amazing projects, indicative of the effort of many. Below is […]
On passing on someone elses writings
Working in Venice at the moment, assisting Cordeiro+Healy in their contribution to the Biennale. In the occasional spare time you go around looking for ancient trees and secret gardens. In the mean time this article was suggested by Lucas: Becoming native to this large place All around the countryside, growers of various nationalities have been […]
on finding quotes
photo taken by Bmdavll You found a cafe’ where you get access to a modest library, and came across ‘The Natural History of Canterbury’ published by the Canterbury branch of the Royal Society of New Zealand and edited by A.W.Reed in 1969.. No, not Canterbury the English town, but the New Zealand region where Christchurch, […]
on Tribulus Terrestris
You are subscribed to many lists and groups with a focus on foraging or plants as medicinal aids and more. One of this is a MSN Group, Healing Herbs. In it several contributors share their knowledge while other users ask questions. You have been reading lots of fantastic postings from Julia in this group, one […]
Bach Flower Remedies
In the Weedyconnection Database a number of plants have in their Other Uses section a Bach entry. Here I explain what the Bach Flower Remedies are. Almost all of the 38 species used in Bach Remedies are listed in some sort of warning weed list, some are even enlisted in the Weeds of National Significance […]
Natural Sequence Farming
Peter Andrews, is a third generation farmer who has been involved in farming and horse breeding for 60 years. He grew up on a property near Broken Hill area and spent much time with his stockman father and members of the Aboriginal community learning to read the country. He believes that heavy grazing of streambed […]
