Guide for organic farming

Rooftop Greenhouses

The biggest thing getting in the way of this being commonplace is zoning. “Mixed-use” buildings are not allowed most places, without going through the lengthy expensive process of getting a “variance”.  Just one more item on the long list of why I think we should get rid of use-based zoning codes (and switch to form-based codes instead). Anyway, in order for a city to be walkable/bikeable/wheelchairable, it needs to be relatively compact, which means vertical space needs to be utilized better. That doesn’t have to mean New York style skyscrapers everywhere, but it should mean more buildings 2-6 stories. 

Well, I can see that you are full of misinformation, misconceptions, and high grade organic fertilizer.

1. Not being a leftist Democrat I can safely say that I in no way condone child abuse I am against child trafficking, child pornography, and child molestation. This is more than the leftists in California can say since they have just basically legalized said molestation.

2.  The blogger you mentioned is not an a**hole in fact she is the antithesis of that very thing. You are obviously projecting and projecting large.

3.  Rittenhouse a hero? Maybe, maybe not. However he was protecting himself from being attacked and that is justified. He did not start that confrontation but he did end it. 

4. That was a “Peaceful protest” the same way the 1939 invasion of Poland was a peaceful tour. You can call riots peaceful protests but that line of crap doesn’t unburn buildings or replace stolen or destroyed property and it surely does not bring the dead back to life. Calling a pile of horse flop a Ferrari does not make it a sports car. 

5. You poor, deluded, and unimaginative person. That was a funny photo and the caption made it even funnier. The weapon in the photo was an M-134 7.62 NATO Mini gun and it was mounted in the door of what appeared to be a UH-1 helicopter. The little girl in the photo was not Army air crew and certainly was not capable of operating the weapon. It was a staged photo. If you knew as much as you would like to believe you would have realized that the ammo feed wasn’t even attached to the weapon, so not shooting it.

6.  Teaching a child gun safety and shooting protocols prevents accidents and firearm misuse. So your point here is null.

7.  People whom you characterize as “Red Necks” make far better parents than the vast majority of the leftist elites. Children raised to know the value of work, true education, respect for law, respect for the rights of others, and a sense of actual history are not the ones who need participation trophies, safe spaces, single race only zones and are resistant to lockstep thinking and the lemming like behavior that infests our college campuses today. Perhaps that is why you dislike the segment of the population you term “Red Necks”. They can’t be intimidated, coerced, threatened and if attacked know how to fight back.  

When you start gardening there’s so much to learn, it’s actually overwhelming if you try and learn everything in one season. Truth be told, a gardener never stops learning. Even experts who have done it for years, learn something new each season. One should never look at as to much to learn, rather, a journey that is a lifetime lesson with amazing rewards. 

Banana peels are good for many things… slipping on if your a 1950′s cartoon character or tripping up your racing competition if you happen to be Mario, for example.  They also make a great little meal for your houseplants too! Bananas (and their peels) are rich in a number of minerals, including potassium, phosphorus and calcium.  Instead of just allowing those nutrients to go to waste after you’ve eaten your banana, you can make a quick and easy organic fertilizer tea out of banana peels to water your plants, indoor and outdoor alike. How To: 1. Add your banana peels (two to three peels is optimal) to a mason jar. 2. Cover with water and screw on the lid. 3. Allow to sit for 48 hours.  Room temperature is fine. 4. Remove peels and add them to your compost pile. 5. Water your houseplants with your homemade banana tea for a quick mineral boost!

Above: Brand, spanking new banana peels added to water.

The organic eggs in your grocery store are supposed to come from chickens that have year-round access to the outdoors. That’s according to long-standing organic regulations.

FOREWARNING: SOME PLANTS ARE POISONOUS AND NOT SAFE FOR INGESTION OF ANY  FORM. IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF ITS SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE CONSUME. ALL KNOWN UNSAFE FOR CONSUMPTION HERBS IN HE LIST WILL BE MARKED WITH ***.

Herbs have enormous magical power, as they hold the earth’s energy within them. Each herb has unique properties that can enhance one’s magical goals. Herbs also may have medicinal properties. The magical practitioner can draw upon either aspect when performing a spell.

The most common ways herbs are used in magic are:

Charms and sachets - Fill a small bag with herbs to make a charm or sachet. You can carry the charm with you, hang it in the house or car, or bury or burn it, depending on the purpose, and the spell you are performing. Incense- Herbs can be burned as a ritual incense, such as the sage smudge used to clear negative vibrations from a space. Bath - Make a sachet or bath bomb and place it in your ritual or healing bath. Fragrant herbs like lavender make a very relaxing bath, and you can use certain herbs to alleviate skin and other conditions, such as using eucalyptus in a bath when you have a cold or flu. Oils - Place herbs in an oil, let them steep for a few days, then strain. You can make annointing oils for you ritual work, beauty oils for your hair, skin and nails (try coconut or jojoba), or flavor oils for cooking and seasoning, such as steeping rosemary in olive oil. Teas- Use herbs to make teas for healing illness. Some herbs can be used to mildly alter consciousness. Many herbal teas have health benefits and can help treat minor ailments.

Smoking- You can make herbal smoking mixtures which will also facilitate altered states of consciousness. In spellwork, herbs can be sprinkled or placed around or within boundaries (such as your home, altar, or magic circle) to define a “territory” for your magic to work. Of course, you can always use flavorful herbs in cooking and seasoning your food. There are many healthful benefits, and they taste great! Always give all plant life respect, where ever you are- remember, the word “weed” is simply a value judgement! Dandelion, for instance, has many, many healing and nutritional qualities which are extremely beneficial not only to the wildlife which feeds on it, but to you, too! Learn to recognize the herbs around you- even in a city, there are many wonderful herbs growing wild, which you can gather and use.

Harvest herbs in the morning after the sun has dried the dew but before the heat of the day sets in. Use a sharp magical knife (a bolline) to cut herbs; the knife should be consecrated specifically for this purpose. Thank the plant for its gift, and offer it something in return, perhaps some water, organic fertilizer or mulch. Harvest only the amount of herbs needed, except when pruning the plants, to ensure healthy growth for the following season. The most prevalent ingredients of magic spells are processed botanicals, especially dried plants, herbs and oils. Drying plants preserves them for extended use, allowing you to work with plants out of season and with those that are cannot be grown in your region. Dried botanical frequently are sold already chopped, cut or powdered. As these actions usually need to be done before spell casting, purchasing botanical that are ready to be used can save time and effort. There is nothing wrong with buying your herbs. Leaves and blossoms, even chopped often retain their characteristics, such as aroma, and so are easily distinguishable. You are unlikely to confuse rose with peppermint or hibiscus!

If you grow plants or have access to fresh ones, it is quite easy to dry them yourself. Hang botanical upside down in small bunches. Don’t overcrowd them - you want air to circulate. Allow the botanical to hang in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight until dry.

Herbs & Magical Properties Always check before you use any herb because some herbs can stop conventional medicines working.  Herbs can heal and help with spell work, but herbs can also kill. BE CAREFUL AND ALWAYS CHECK FIRST!   ALL KNOWN UNSAFE FOR CONSUMPTION HERBS IN HE LIST WILL BE MARKED WITH ***.

Herb list under the cut.

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