Useful plants for the aftertime - Earth Changes and the Pole Shift2024-03-28T23:37:30Zhttps://poleshift.ning.com/forum/topics/useful-plants-for-the-aftertime?commentId=3863141%3AComment%3A1004741&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=nohttp://wildfoodgirl.com/2015/…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2015-08-05:3863141:Comment:10047412015-08-05T02:10:13.917Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
<p><a href="http://wildfoodgirl.com/2015/katrina-blairs-wild-wisdom-of-weeds/" target="_blank">http://wildfoodgirl.com/2015/katrina-blairs-wild-wisdom-of-weeds/</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">13 Essential Plants for Human Survival</span></p>
<p>The book features chapters on 13 edible, medicinal, and useful plants, found worldwide, that are widely considered “weeds.” The author considers them to be “essential plants for human survival,” not from a survivalist perspective,…</p>
<p><a href="http://wildfoodgirl.com/2015/katrina-blairs-wild-wisdom-of-weeds/" target="_blank">http://wildfoodgirl.com/2015/katrina-blairs-wild-wisdom-of-weeds/</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">13 Essential Plants for Human Survival</span></p>
<p>The book features chapters on 13 edible, medicinal, and useful plants, found worldwide, that are widely considered “weeds.” The author considers them to be “essential plants for human survival,” not from a survivalist perspective, but because they are abundant, free to harvest, and readily available to people around the world.</p>
<p>The 13 plants:</p>
<p>-amaranth,</p>
<p>-chickweed,</p>
<p>-clover,</p>
<p>-dandelion,</p>
<p>-dock,</p>
<p>-grass,</p>
<p>-prostrate knotweed,</p>
<p>-lambs’ quarters,</p>
<p>-mallow,</p>
<p>- wild mustard,</p>
<p>-plantain,</p>
<p>-purslane, and</p>
<p>-thistle</p> I made some stuff with Amaran…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2015-07-11:3863141:Comment:10025512015-07-11T00:22:48.033Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
<p>I made some stuff with Amaranth & Quinoa yesterday. Thought I'd post them here (in hopes of selling Amaranth & Quinoa to you guys)</p>
<p>This link - <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-amaranth-64211" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-amaranth-64211</a> - shows you how to prepare Amaranth grain</p>
<p>1. as a breakfast cereal,…</p>
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<p>I made some stuff with Amaranth & Quinoa yesterday. Thought I'd post them here (in hopes of selling Amaranth & Quinoa to you guys)</p>
<p>This link - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-amaranth-64211" target="_blank">http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-amaranth-64211</a> - shows you how to prepare Amaranth grain</p>
<p>1. as a breakfast cereal,</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54871550?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54871550?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="249" width="679"/></a>I added some fruits & ate it like porridge. Amaranth is extremely filling. Amaranth can also get very gummy if you let it sit. So its best served right then. Otherwise just add milk/water & reheat.</p>
<p>2. popped,</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54871916?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54871916?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="255" width="682"/></a>when popping amaranth, you cant put a lot on the stove, else it just gets burnt. On medium-low heat you'll keep emptying the pan every 10-15 seconds. Add it on top of your breakfast cereal & it becomes twice as filling. I have some set aside. Everytime i walk by it i just scoop some & eat it.</p>
<p>You can also mix it with other grains, & use it as a soup thickener (useful for poleshift). Like i said, it is very gelatinous.</p>
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<p>Amaranth grain here refers to the kind that produces white seeds. A lot of amaranth species (including the wild weedy ones) have black seeds. But <a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranth_grain" target="_blank">the ones cultivated for grain are white</a> (that includes whatever your heirloom seed provider has).</p>
<p>Later in the summer, I'll be able to get my hands on the black seeds & try them out</p>
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<p>Here's one kind of leaf Amaranth. (these ones produce the black seeds). I sauteed them up (including the stems) with some onions. The leaves turn dark green & everything else in the pan turns red.</p>
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<p>With the Quinoa, I cooked it. And then mixed it with some chicken, eggs, peppers, garlic & onions. Threw some cheese on the top. Also made some mashed potatoes mixed w/ some pesto sauce using herbs from the garden-nothing fancy.</p>
<p>(How to cook quinoa - <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-quinoa-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-63344" target="_blank">http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-quinoa-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-63344</a>)</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54872057?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54872057?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="252" width="678"/></a>The quinoa with mashed potato was amazing. (Gotta be honest, quinoa tastes far superior to amaranth. Heirloom seed providers provide them both. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/11/29/166155875/quinoa-craze-inspires-north-america-to-start-growing-its-own" target="_blank">Quinoa is suited for cooler climates</a>. But its weedy cousin, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenopodium_album" target="_blank">lambsquarters</a>, can be grown in warmer climates for its nutrients. I'd like to try some lambsquarters seeds once the seeds set this year.</p> Sometimes when you go throug…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2015-06-19:3863141:Comment:10015402015-06-19T20:10:24.094Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
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<dd><div class="description" id="desc_3863141Comment1001534"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Sometimes when you go through wild edible guides, there are these terms identifying the leaf arrangement, etc. This might help.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://store.msuextension.org/publications/AgandNaturalResources/MT201304AG.pdf" target="_blank">http://store.msuextension.org/publications/AgandNaturalResources/MT...</a></p>
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</dl> This is ground elder (detaile…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2015-05-24:3863141:Comment:9995992015-05-24T23:29:30.441Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
<p>This is ground elder (detailed earlier). This is what it looks like in spring. Its a plant that grows readily under forest cover. So it might be productive in the aftertime low light conditions. Maybe in you area, its not ground elder. Perhaps some other wild edible that grows readily under forest cover.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54869612?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54869612?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> Look at all the free food aplenty... And they taste…</p>
<p>This is ground elder (detailed earlier). This is what it looks like in spring. Its a plant that grows readily under forest cover. So it might be productive in the aftertime low light conditions. Maybe in you area, its not ground elder. Perhaps some other wild edible that grows readily under forest cover.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54869612?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54869612?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>Look at all the free food aplenty... And they taste good.</p> If you happen to come across…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2015-05-16:3863141:Comment:9990952015-05-16T03:43:48.611Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
<p>If you happen to come across a plant that is abundant near your area & are wondering if its edible, you can post pictures of it over here:- <a href="http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/namegal" target="_blank">http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/namegal</a>.</p>
<p>Might help with ID'ing the plant & find out if its <a href="http://www.pfaf.org/user/Default.aspx" target="_blank">edible or not</a>..</p>
<p>If you happen to come across a plant that is abundant near your area & are wondering if its edible, you can post pictures of it over here:- <a href="http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/namegal" target="_blank">http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/namegal</a>.</p>
<p>Might help with ID'ing the plant & find out if its <a href="http://www.pfaf.org/user/Default.aspx" target="_blank">edible or not</a>..</p> Garlic Mustard & Fish sou…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2014-11-08:3863141:Comment:9871492014-11-08T08:31:20.662Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Garlic Mustard & Fish soup</span></p>
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<p>Garlic Mustard is a weed that can be found in the shade of woodlands, and is very invasive.</p>
<p>The first year leaves are a bit bitter like Kale when cooked. While uncooked leaves taste like garlic. (Second year leaves taste better)</p>
<p>The root tastes like…</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Garlic Mustard & Fish soup</span></p>
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<p>Garlic Mustard is a weed that can be found in the shade of woodlands, and is very invasive.</p>
<p>The first year leaves are a bit bitter like Kale when cooked. While uncooked leaves taste like garlic. (Second year leaves taste better)</p>
<p>The root tastes like horseradish/wasabi.</p>
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<p>(I cheated & sliced some potatoes in as well)</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54859989?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54859989?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="253" width="434"/></a></p> Those looking to crops will f…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2014-11-03:3863141:Comment:9866712014-11-03T01:31:10.662Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
<blockquote><p>Those looking to crops will find this is not the way to go, in the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">immediate</span> aftertime. As we repeatedly mention, fishing is a good source of protein, as are bugs, and plants should be the minimal part of your diet. Humans are used to just the opposite. So this is a mind set adjustment. A bit of salad, something with high Vitamin C, but use this almost as a garnish -…</p>
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<blockquote><p>Those looking to crops will find this is not the way to go, in the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">immediate</span> aftertime. As we repeatedly mention, fishing is a good source of protein, as are bugs, and plants should be the minimal part of your diet. Humans are used to just the opposite. So this is a mind set adjustment. A bit of salad, something with high Vitamin C, but use this almost as a garnish - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://zetatalk.com/poleshft/p145.htm" target="_blank">Zetatalk</a></p>
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<p>I went out and foraged some dandelions, dock, plantain, clover; as well as Burdock roots (in the middle of fall).</p>
<p>The fish was bought (but we can pretend that I caught it :). Burdock roots need to be boiled to soften up. Then they can be sauteed up if need be.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54859486?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/54859486?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="343" width="611"/></a></p> Newsletter #364- "Survival Ti…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2014-10-08:3863141:Comment:9853382014-10-08T20:33:23.038Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
<p>Newsletter #364- "<a href="http://www.zetatalk.com/newsletr/issue364.htm" target="_blank">Survival Tips Refresher</a>"</p>
<p>Newsletter #364- "<a href="http://www.zetatalk.com/newsletr/issue364.htm" target="_blank">Survival Tips Refresher</a>"</p> Duckweed.
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Duckweed</strong></span><strong><em>.</em></strong></p>
<p>- They can double in size in a day; and are the fastest growing plant. They will accumulate lead; so duckweed grown in the open rain might be best reserved to feed fish.</p>
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<blockquote><p>For those farmers turning to aquaculture, where plants can be grown in human sewage, and then fed to the fish or livestock, this will prove to be a renewable resource that adds to the food…</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Duckweed</strong></span><strong><em>.</em></strong></p>
<p>- They can double in size in a day; and are the fastest growing plant. They will accumulate lead; so duckweed grown in the open rain might be best reserved to feed fish.</p>
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<blockquote><p>For those farmers turning to aquaculture, where plants can be grown in human sewage, and then fed to the fish or livestock, this will prove to be a renewable resource that adds to the food banks. Here again, the key is light, as to turn sewage into food, one needs plants that require at least <em>some</em> light. - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zetatalk.com/xtime/x03.htm" target="_blank">Zetatalk</a></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Duckweed grown on recycled sewage.</span></p>
<p>The duckweed is then used to farm carp. (Tilapia or any herbivorous fish works, too).</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Aquaponics with Duckweed</span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Nancy's newsletter</span> #292 <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zetatalk.com/newsletr/issue292.htm" target="_blank">on duckweed.</a></p>
<p></p> One does not even need worm c…tag:poleshift.ning.com,2014-09-28:3863141:Comment:9848982014-09-28T12:27:53.815Zcasey ahttps://poleshift.ning.com/profile/caseya
<p>One does not even need worm compost. Erik has simply been growing them with soil from a garden.</p>
<blockquote><p>I have been growing Azolla indoors and on my balcony in trays with an approximately 5 cm deep soil layer and about 5 cm of water on top. I use soil that comes from a garden that I know is doing well and is unpolluted. Store-bought top soil generally does not work well as it contains peat which floats to the surface</p>
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<p>One does not even need worm compost. Erik has simply been growing them with soil from a garden.</p>
<blockquote><p>I have been growing Azolla indoors and on my balcony in trays with an approximately 5 cm deep soil layer and about 5 cm of water on top. I use soil that comes from a garden that I know is doing well and is unpolluted. Store-bought top soil generally does not work well as it contains peat which floats to the surface</p>
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