How To Sprout!

Can't Wait to Start Your Garden? Try Sprouts!

Seriously!  Grab some sprout seeds, soak them overnight, rinse, and put them in a sprouter (or make your own -- research on the internet), and within days, you'll have organic sprouts that are cleaner, tastier, and more healthy than anything you can find in the grocery store.  And, did you know that nutritionally, they are superior to regular produce from your garden?  So, you'll probably want to have sprouts all-year round, knowing what you know now!  One site we found that we like for organic sprouts is www.WheatGrassKits.com 

Get Sprouting Today!!

USDA to drop a genetic bomb

By allowing the unrestricted release of genetically modified, Roundup Ready alfalfa, the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Secretary Tom Vilsack is allowing Monsanto to drop a genetic atomic bomb on organic agriculture, family farmers and consumers...(More)

America's Silent Killing Fields 2011

(Farmwars.info) 

America’s silent killers are deadly, and do not discriminate. They target babies, the elderly, teenagers, young adults, middle-age housewives, and businessmen alike. They poison livestock, pets, and wildlife, and the people behind them deny complicity in the carnage. Who or what are these silent, deadly killers? They are the beautiful, green, uniform, and seemingly beneficial, killing fields of genetically modified (GMO) crops. The people behind them are the U.S. government, the Rockefellers, Monsanto, Dow, DuPont,Syngenta, and Bayer Crop Science.

How it Began

Eugenics is a dirty word, yet particularly applicable   (Click Here for more...)

FIND YOUR "PATH TO FREEDOM" !!

Lunar Planting Calendar!

Here it is!  Have fun and prosper!

(CLICK HERE for calendar)

Do You Like Okra? Why NOT? Please Give It Another Try (and try THESE Recipes)

Like many things in life, we try something once, have a so-so or bad experience, and never try it again.  Okra is so healthy, and can be so delicious, we ask you to take a look at this blog dedicated solely to this unique vegetable (plant?).  AND did you know that the okra flowers are related to the hibiscus and are quite beautiful (take a look...they are yellow instead of red like the hibiscus).  Anyway, (Click Here) and impress your neighbors, friends, and fellow gardeners!

Surprising Lambs Quarters

Did you know you can eat Lambsquarter (not to be confused with Lambsears which are short stubby and soft - don't eat those!!!!)

Many people see Lambs Quarters as nothing more than a common weed, never realizing that a tasty and nutritious green vegetable could be enjoyed, free for the picking.
Lambs quarter, sometimes referred to as goosefoot for the shape of its leaves, is my favorite edible weed and is easy to recognize once you become familiar with it.

Discovering Edible Lambs Quarter Weeds

As with any edible weed or wild plant don’t eat unless you are positive of its identification and that it has not been exposed to chemical sprays or pollution. So if you’re not familiar with lambs quarter refer to a good edible weed field guide or consult with someone who is familiar with the plant before eating it.
Lambs quarter can frequently be found growing in vegetable gardens, on disturbed soil, and along the fringes of fields and banks. The plants can grow to about four feet in height with multiple branches forming off of a main squarish looking central stem. Lambs quarter leaves often have a white, pollen-like substance coating their undersides.

Cooking Delicious Lambs Quarter Greens

The leaves and stems are edible and absolutely delicious, with a flavor that can be compared to spinach or chard with an earthy, mineral rich taste.  (for more of this article, Click Here!)

Food is FREEDOM! Path To Freedom Urban Homestead

This family has been using their yard as a 'farm' and growing thousands of pounds of food each year.  Located in a busy California city, this house and yard has become an 'epicenter' of the micro-farm idea that is catching on nationally ( go to http://urbanhomestead.org/ )  This is a really cool website and you'll be so inspired to start your own 'urban farm' you might want to get started today! 

Food? How Am I Going To Afford Food When I Retire?

Many are looking at the retirement accounts, IRA's, 401(k)'s, certificates of deposit, and wondering if they'll be able to retire (and even be able to BUY food!).

We've taken the "mystery" out of when to buy and sell your stocks and stock mutual funds -- and it's FREE!  Seriously!

Just go to our affiliated website, www.MondayMorningReview.com and at the top of the screen click "View Current Newsletter" to see our latest Free Edition that, at a glance, tells you the major trends for stocks and interest rates (important for those with certificates of deposit or needed a home loan).  AND, you can sign up to get this newsletter sent directly to your email, at no obligation.

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5 Simple Ways to Prepare for a FOOD CRISIS

Has anyone noticed all the floods, severe (historic) cold weather on top of earthquakes, and food riots around the world?  In case you've been thinking (or trying not) to think about putting away some extra food, here's an article that can get you started.  (Click Here)

Local Farms Could Be Illegal !!!

You've Grown it - Now Here's How Best to Eat Your Apples! And, Lose WEIGHT!

HOW TO GROW AN ORGANIC GARDEN!

HOW TO GET STARTED CREATING YOUR OWN "SUBURBAN FARM"

SUBURBAN FARM - YES! YOU CAN TOO!!!

No, you don't have to do all of this, but even if you do parts of it, you'll be more free, eat better, teach your kids life-long lessons, and maybe even be happier!

How Does Your Garden Grow - A Watchman's Cry

Well... how is your garden growing? Have you started planting yet?  Still tilling the soil?

If you have, great! If you have not started your garden yet, why haven’t you?

I Don’t Feel Like I Have a Green Thumb

So, lack of confidence is causing your delay. I understand. We have all been there.

Inexperience or even a lack of gardening knowledge can cause many newbie gardeners to put it off.

But I want to encourage you. We were all beginners at one time….in everything! The first time you till the soil and put those tiny seeds in the ground can seem a little daunting.

But you can do it. So start with something simple like lettuce and radishes.  There is nothing like seeing the sprouts coming up to get you into the gardening spirit.

Gardening takes practice, education and a willingness to get a little sweaty and dirty. But it is the fun kind of getting dirty. There is a satisfaction that comes with gardening that is unsurpassed.  (Click Here) to read more...

Get Started on Your "Fall" Garden!

We hope your summer garden is in full bloom now, with lots of tomatoes, squash, beans, basil, okra and potatoes.  But now, it's time to start thinking of that fall and winter garden, and what you need to do to get ready:

1. Do a soil test and find out what amendments may be needed, and if everything's ok in that department, figure out how much compost you'll want to add and turn into the soil.
2. Call your nursery and ask what plants do well in your area for food production (unless you know already).  If you want, start those seedlings now.
3. Make notes on what did well this spring and summer, what varieties did better than others, and consider saving some of your own seeds.  There are lots of YouTube videos on how to do this successfully.

So, while enjoying a ripe juicy tomato, start your imagination going and get going on your next garden!

Editor, FoodFromYourYard.com

PS - if there's a product or service you'd like to see from FoodFromYourYard.com simply let us know by emailing us at:  Info@mondaymorningreview.com   Also, let us know what price you think would be reasonable for that product or service.  Thanks!

You CAN Grow Food in Your Yard!!!

DON'T HAVE SPACE FOR A GARDEN? NO PROBLEM! GROW IN TRASH BAGS!

That's right!  You no longer have any excuses for not growing your own vegetables.  Click Here for the article.

HOW TO PLANT POTATOES IN TRASH BAGS!

Yet another way to plant potatoes!  (Click Here)

TRASH CAN POTATOES!

Who knew?  Here's a great article on growing your own potatoes, even if you live in an apartment!  Warning:  This article had good advice warning that the soil used for potatoes, can be contaminated with blight, that could affect next years potato crop, or even tomatoes, peppers or eggplant.  They suggest using the soil in your flower garden or lawn.  (Click Here for article)

Pesticide Levels in Non-Organic Food!!

IF THIS DOESN'T MAKE YOU WANT TO BUY ORGANIC FOR YOU AND YOU'RE KIDS, WE'RE NOT SURE WHAT OTHER EVIDENCE YOU NEED?

(CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE)

Growing Potatoes in Compost Bags!

GROW POTATOES IN STRAW!

Here's some articles on growing potatoes in straw.  You will need a bit of soil at the bottom of the container or patio pot if that's what you want to do, but in the garden, you simple lay the potato on the soil and cover it with straw (NOT hay!).  Read more by clicking on the articles below:

Growing Potatoes in Straw

Tips for Growing Potatoes in Straw

(Alberta, Canada) Growing Potatoes in Straw

Grow Potatoes in Straw (Colorado)

REMEMBER:  You can grow potatoes in containers also!  For instance, patio pots, garbage cans, plastic garbage bags, in fact almost any container you can think of, can become your "potato garden." Again, the basic considerations for growing potatoes in almost any container are fertile soil, a sunny location and adequate water.

 

You can begin harvesting potatoes for your dinner table about eight weeks from time of planting. These small, tasty "new potatoes" are perfect to use for soup or to cook with creamed peas or other dishes. The new potatoes will appear shortly after your potato plants have bloomed and before the vines die. When the potatoes are 1 to 2 inches in size, dig a few hills to enjoy.

ADD SOME POTATOES TO YOUR GARDEN (OR POTS) TODAY!!!

YOU CAN DO IT! YOUR OWN 'PRODUCE SECTION' IN YOUR YARD!

Getting Started in Gardening

Have Little Space to Grow? Try Growing VERTICALLY!

Gardening and Raising Chickens

Easy Vegetable Gardening

Here's the Way to Our Own 'PATH TO FREEDOM'

GROW POTATOES IN STRAW, THE SWEDISH WAY!

Yes, it is possible to grow potatoes in straw (Click Here) for story.

Here's an excerpt:
Even a couch potato can grow a good potato crop with very little effort. By using straw and a little soil preparation up front, it's easy to grow an admirable crop in a limited space. And few crops yield more than the potato.

Start by choosing an early maturing variety such as Norgold Russet or Superior (a white potato) at your local garden center. Avoid the temptation to buy potatoes for planting from the supermarket. These potatoes may be treated with sprout inhibitors or may carry disease organisms to contaminate your garden soil.

Choose egg size tubers or cut larger potatoes into two or three seed pieces, each with an "eye" or sprout. Make cuts the day before planting and let the cut surfaces dry or "heal" at room temperature overnight. (click link above for the entire story...really cool!)

Use Heirloom Organic Seeds!!!!!!!

Here are just a few websites. If you know of other good ones, please contact us and we'll post them:

http://rareseeds.com/

http://www.seedsavers.org/

http://www.amishlandseeds.com/

http://www.seedsofchange.com/

Mr. Dervaes' UCLA Lecture

THIS IS FUNNY - AND ENTERTAINING.

Healthy Living - Packing it All In

Sun Oven Cooking

84 Square Foot Home

Ok, this isn't about backyard gardening, but it is about looking again at what we've all assumed was necessary...

Bicycle Blender (in your back yard garden)

CITY CHICKENS - AND THEY MAKE GOOD PETS!

We love this video!

GREAT WATERING IDEA!