In order to Understand the dangers of GMOs, we need to Understand GMOs themselves, as well as how they affect those who are subject to them. We hope this video series will help us all to see more clearly the dangers of GMOs that have been turned loose, unmonitored, unchecked, and unstoppable into our environment. If you haven't yet started your gardens, don't forget to choose organic, non-GMO seeds to begin with! We have our favorite seed sources listed on our favorites page. Remember that you are what you eat! Do you want to grow and eat frankenveggies that already have the pesticides growing in them?!? Grow Organic! Grow non-GMO! Live in Harmony with Mother Nature!
Our sister branch, the Green Living Resource Center, has a great new video post about hemp! Check it out here!
As you can see, our potato box is coming along nicely - and quite rapidly! :o We have just added our third 1/6 side boards and have added more soil. We still have a few stragglers coming up, but most of our plants are doing great. It is wonderful to watch them photosynthesize in this sunny window. The intent in these potato boxes is to use them outside. However, since we live in a northern climate - and our potatoes were begging to be planted - we decided to give the concept a try indoors. So far, things are working well. We probably have far too many plants growing in one box. It is a kids' first attempt with a potato box, so we have just let them go for it. :) Spreading the word......Please sign the petition linked at the bottom.
"Please stand by America’s farmers in this important struggle to reclaim their basic God-given rights to plant crops on their own land & grow food without the fear & threat of Monsanto’s lawsuits!! Can you comprehend this - growing your own food crops can actually get you sued by Monsanto - now that they are manipulating, patenting, & on a mission to own all seeds & food crops!!!! On January 31, 55 family farmers and plaintiffs traveled to New York to take part in the initial phase of the potentially landmark case Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) et al v. Monsanto in order to protect farmers from genetic trespass by Monsanto’s GMO seed, which contaminates organic and non-GMO farmer’s crops and opens them up to abusive lawsuits. The hearing in Manhattan Federal District Court was centered on Monsanto’s motion to dismiss the case and Federal Judge Naomi Buchwald heard arguments from attorneys on both sides. Farmers were encouraged by Judge Buchwald’s familiarity with the case and her announcement that she would make a decision in the next 60 days, no later than March 31st. In many cases farmers are forced to stop growing certain organic and conventional crops to avoid genetic contamination and potential lawsuits. (When contaminated pollens from Monsanto/GMO crops drift over into nearby natural crops - these innocent farmers who's livelyhoods are then destroyed, are actually getting sued by Monsanto for infringement!!!!) Between 1997 and 2010, Monsanto admits to filing 144 lawsuits against America’s farmers, while settling another 700 out of court for undisclosed amounts. Due to these aggressive lawsuits, Monsanto has created an atmosphere of fear in rural America and driven dozens of farmers into bankruptcy. Farmers need your voice today. Please spread the word!! http://action.fooddemocracynow.org/sign/i_support_farmers_vs__monsanto/?referring_akid=472.239116.tw5HK0&source=mailto " Note: Source unkown Yes, it is possible to grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 sq. ft. Take a look at this great design as shared by Irish Eyes, one of our favorite organic, non-GMO seed suppliers! We're giving it a try this year! Hello to all your gardners out there! For those of you who are great fans of the garden plot, you know what time it is. For those of you who are not so well-versed in the processes, the time to start your gardens is fast approaching!
If you haven't already bought your seeds, please check out some of our favorite seed suppliers for your organic, non-GMO seeds! You'll find them on our "Favorites" page! |
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