By Melissa K. Norris We’ve been seed saving our family strain of beans (two types) for over 100 years and 5+ generations. I’m sharing my tips for successful seed saving, including self-pollinating, cross-pollinating, and what that means to your seed saving. Plus, how to know…
By Sara Tipton Saving seeds from the garden is something that has been done since the very first farmers began cultivating their own food sources. Having a seed bank will ensure you have all the seeds you want in one spot! Whether you are preparing…
By Patrice Lewis With the current shift in the economy, and with supply lines being interrupted all around the nation, there has been a massive – massive! – spike in the number of people interested in growing a garden this spring. Hundreds of thousands –…
By Tess Pennington There are many different types of emergencies that can have long-term repercussions on our way of life. One of those impacts is on our food system. Due to our aging infrastructure and roadways, emergencies can stall the delivery of goods, leaving a…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor States like Oregon, California, Texas, Montana and Iowa just simultaneously nuked the ability to have seed laws. Claws of Big Ag found puppeteering legislators. With little to no fanfare at all, the states passed “seed preemption laws” that essentially shut down public discourse on seeds…
By Justin Rhodes Do seeds carry a story – can they connect us to our past? At Seed Savers Exchange in Iowa, it ALL started with two seeds. Now, they collect and exchanges 30,000 varieties! Hear how it all got started and be inspired to save…
By Brandon Turbeville ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas) is one of 15 important international agricultural research centers. It is also the host of a seed bank which contains 150,000 samples in its temperature-controlled seed vaults. Based in the Syrian town of…
By Amanda Froelich Not only do plants make urban environments more appealing, they also provide CO2 and, according to some studies, help reduce the stress people experience. For this reason, one might imagine that modern cities would be overflowing with green flora, but this is…
By Alex Pietrowski Most of the truly important news of our times goes unnoticed, under-reported or ignored by the corporate media, and as they focus on the ever-evolving narrative of human political drama, we are missing opportunities to participate in the most important struggles of…
By John Summerly Seeds come in all different sizes, shapes and colors. The seed is an embryonic plant and the origin of nutrition. A plant goes to great lengths to produce each seed and fill it with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential oils…
By Christina Sarich Plant and seed biodiversity are threatened in many parts of the world, but Aboriginal Australian women are helping to preserve one of the most valuable resources their country has — indigenous secrets to seed saving that have been practiced for over a thousand…
By Lavonne Mireles-Clardy Food. We all require sustenance to support our thriving vessels. For this reason, this being believes that foods have the ability to free us from the perils of global separatism. This idea will be put into practice at the National Heirloom Expo…
By Heather Callaghan The best part of experimenting with smoothie recipes is discovering the perfect combination that allows you to have more energy, focus and stamina for hours, without necessarily consuming a whole meal. This is the first smoothie I ever made that I could…
by Anna Hunt Sometimes, the best things come in small packages. Nutrient-dense seeds are finally starting to get the attention that they deserve. Packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber and lots of minerals and vitamins, the following seven super seeds are an ideal addition to…
By Michelle Schoffro Cook, Care2 Omega 3 fatty acids are the equivalent of nutritional gold. That’s because they are nature’s anti-inflammatory nutrients and are used in most chemical functions in the body. While fatty fish is frequently considered the best source of this essential fatty…
By Legalize Seeds After Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture adopted a policy restricting the Simpson Seed Library in Mechanicsburg, PA from sharing locally saved seed, several states have followed suit, threatening the continued existence of seed libraries. Seed laws exist to regulate entities that sell or…
By Christine M. Dionese, L.Ac, MSTOM, Naturalhealth365 Searching for more delicious ways to add minerals and essential fatty acids to your culinary repertoire? Look no further than the crunchy pepita, popularly known as pumpkin seed. This potent superfood boasts hard-to-get, essential minerals such as zinc,…
Many health conditions can be cured or prevented by eliminating the mucus, fecal deposits, and parasites from inside the intestines. Over the course of 70 years, our intestines will process over 100 tons of food and 40,000 liters of fluid. This massive amount of food…
by Derek Lovell Chia seeds are tiny black seeds that come from the plant, Salvia Hispanica. The seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans way back in the day as they were able to provide them with sustainable energy. Despite their ancient…
by Daisy Luther It looks like Michigan is not the only state with a Department of Agriculture that is adamant about the best interests of their citizens. Residents in Pennsylvania can now breathe a little bit easier since an illegal enterprise has been shut down….
