For Lovers of Nature! (Once a Month Plant/Seed Trade) Sustainable Plants Exchange is a place where plant lovers, gardeners, and Herbalist can trade plants and seeds, learn planting tips and growing education. Plant Indenification. Edible plants and uses. DIY, Homestead gardening and a Sustainable living. Please share you knowledge, plants seeds and more. *Maker of Organic Natural hair and skin products with home grown herbs!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Ron Finley: Growing Gardens in yards the next American revolution
Ron Finley: Growing Gardens in yards the next American revolution
Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA — in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why?
This is what real revolution looks like. This is the future. Ron Finley in South Central LA was tired of living in a food desert and he decided to do something about it. He took back control over his food supply and health, while also setting his community on a path towards resilience and independence.
This is what real revolution looks like. This is the future. Ron Finley in South Central LA was tired of living in a food desert and he decided to do something about it. He took back control over his food supply and health, while also setting his community on a path towards resilience and independence.
By TEDTalks is a daily video podcast..
Read full article http://www.filmsforaction.org/articles/the-next-american-revolution-has-begun-and-this-is-what-it-looks-like/
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space
27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space
27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space:
Aloe Vera
Marsh Mallow
Great Burdock
Pot Marigold
Gotu Kola
Chamomile
Globe Artichoke
Chinese Yam
Echinacea
Siberian Ginseng
Great Yellow Gentian
Sea Buckthorn
Tea Tree
Lemon Balm
Peppermint
Evening Primrose
Ginseng
Turkey Rhubarb
Sage
sacred white sage
Wu Wei Zi (Schizandra)
Milk Thistle
Comfrey
Milk Thistle
Comfrey
comfrey flowers
Feverfew
Fenugreek
Slippery Elm
Stinging Nettle
Fenugreek
Slippery Elm
Stinging Nettle
Sunday, June 1, 2014
California/Peruvian pepper tree LEAVES!
California/Peruvian pepper tree LEAVES!
- California Peruvian pepper tree leaves
**Edible plant leaves, bark, and extract used by Ancient Indians as tea or tincture for cold relief, kills viruses, heals wounds, kills Candida yeast, kills cancer cells, regulates heartbeat, lowers blood pressure and many other benefits used in low amounts..Along with using it as antibacterial shampoo's soaps and bug Repellent Plant.
Watch video about this (Schinus Molle) Pepper tree@ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN8TJpUm2xk
Order(Schinus Molle) Pepper tree Extracts@[embed]http://healingherbsbyrene.weebly.com/organic-herbal-extract.html[/embed]
- Buy California pepper tree extract
Read More Here:[embed]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schinus_molle[/embed]**NOTE Cautions""The seed contains an allergenic substance that can irritate the mucus membrane"
**Not FDA Approved to treat disease**
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
MORINGA OLEIFERA TREE SALE, ABOUT MIRACLE TREE OF LIFE
MORINGA OLEIFERA TREE SALE, ABOUT MIRACLE TREE OF LIFE
Healing Moringa trees big Moringa Tree SALE!!!!
ORDER YOUR MORINGA TREE HERE>>@ORGANIC MORINGA TREES
Learn about The (Miracle Tree of Life) Moringa…
Where does Moringa come from?The Moringa Oleifera tree is originally from Northern India, but it now grows throughout the tropics, known in the world as the drum stick tree. Also known as the Miracle tree or the tree of life. It is considered to be a tropical, fast growing, drought tolerant tree, and most nutritious. There are 13 Moringa species 11 from Africa, such as Moringa Stenoptala aka (mother helper). Moringa needs lots of sunlight, warmth and moderate water. Moringa Oleifera is an amazing tree, very generous almost all its parts can be used as food or medicine.
This plant have been used as food and in medicinal preparations for centuries. Among these uses help fighting 6 types of cancer and preventing 300 diseases. Known for it’s multipurpose in healing powers and healthy nutrition. The plants, leaves, pods, fruits, flowers, roots and even the bark of the tree can be utilized and is all editable. It contains every nutrient necessary to sustain life. The Moringa is the most nutritious plant known to man. Me and my family Love to eat Moringa on a daily basis. It is helping and has helped many children in the world stop suffering from malnutrition.
rich moringa leaves
Read More about MORINGA@ http://www.HealingMoringaTree.com
TURMERIC for teeth & soap!
The many wonderful uses of TURMERIC
Read More used and Benefits here.
Order Cleaning TURMERIC DREAM VEGAN SOAP!
THE OLDEST LIVING PLANTS IN THE WORLD!
THE OLDEST LIVING PLANTS IN THE WORLD
Artist Rachel Sussman is obsessed with very old things that are still alive. No, not certain members of the British aristocracy. Things like the Pafuri baobab, a South African tree that is likely at least 2,000 years old — and requires an armed guard escort to visit.
read more>>http://ideas.ted.com/2014/05/29/gallery-the-oldest-living-things-in-the-world/
For Natural Organic Hair and Skin Products made with homegrown plants and herbs@ http://www.HealingHerbsByRene.com
RASPBERRIES,CUTTINGS, PLANT PROPAGATION
GROW RASPBERRIES FROM CUTTINGS, PLANT PROPAGATION.
Raspberry cuttings growing!
Also called (Plant Propagation)..
Taken from the mother brush after about 2 weeks it began to grow leaves..
I’m HAPPY I thought it had died..
1. Cut about a 8inch piece you can use a natural root stimulator,
I did not use any with this one.
2. Put in soil pot or ground.
I like to put them in pots first until they get larger.
3.Keep soil moist
After about 2 weeks new leaves appeared..
Also called (Plant Propagation)..
Taken from the mother brush after about 2 weeks it began to grow leaves..
I’m HAPPY I thought it had died..
1. Cut about a 8inch piece you can use a natural root stimulator,
I did not use any with this one.
2. Put in soil pot or ground.
I like to put them in pots first until they get larger.
3.Keep soil moist
After about 2 weeks new leaves appeared..
More Herb & Plant we grow photos@ http://healingherbsbyrene.weebly.com/herbs--plants-we-grow.html
LAMBS QUARTERS EDIBLE WEED!
LAMBS QUARTERS EDIBLE WEED!
Lambs Quarters weed: For years I pulled these up in the yard, I always wondered where these good nutritionally well YES!!!! I’ll never discard of these again…
Lambsquarters is one of the highest natural forms of nutrition,
It grows right in your backyard like dandelion Nettles and other weeds.
It is a huge source of vitamin A and K also high in vitamins and minerals.
It can be juiced and used in smoothies.
Read more about Lamb Quarters@ http://greensmoothiesblog.com/lamsquarter-information-and-recipes/
For more edible plants, If you have not heard of Moringa Trees please visit @http://www.HealingMoringaTree.com
BOTTLE BRUSH TREE SEEDS for trade!
SEED TRADE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE BOTTLE BRUSH TREE
20 bottle brush seeds available for trade! Anyone interested in these seeds and have another plant seeds for trade please leave a comment..
If you don’t have anything for trade you can also order the seeds here for a $5 donation
Since my seeds and plants vary, The Plant trade of the month will be listed at the top of Healing Herbs By Rene web site about once or twice a month..>>@http://healingherbsbyrene.weebly.com/organic-seeds-and-plants.html
Since my seeds and plants vary, The Plant trade of the month will be listed at the top of Healing Herbs By Rene web site about once or twice a month..>>@http://healingherbsbyrene.weebly.com/organic-seeds-and-plants.html
Read more about bottle brush treeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callistemon
DIY GARDENER’S HAND BUTTER RECIPE
DIY GARDENER’S HAND BUTTER RECIPE
DIY Gardener’s Hand Butter: A Recipe for Hard-Working Hands Hands that belong to a homesteader take a lot of abuse…
For all you garden lovers who are not fans of wearing wearing gloves.
A natural and fun an east recipe..
- See more at: http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/05/diy-hand-cream-recipe.html#sthash.dzacneTI.uDIkf5fo.dpuf
For all you garden lovers who are not fans of wearing wearing gloves.
A natural and fun an east recipe..
- See more at: http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/05/diy-hand-cream-recipe.html#sthash.dzacneTI.uDIkf5fo.dpuf
organic hair and skin products
Buy more Natural body butters @ http://healingherbsbyrene.weebly.com/shea-body-butters.html
3 day Homemade Pickles!
HOMEMADE PICKLES IN 3 DAYS RECIPE
Makes 4 Quarts) Ingredients:
- Around 20 large pickling cucumbers (enough to fill 4 quart jars)
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 Tablespoons of pickling spice mix
- 1 small bunch of your freshest dill
- Brine
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 Tablespoons of pickling spice mix
- 1 small bunch of your freshest dill
- Brine
Get full Recipe here>>http://naturehacks.com/natural-food/3-day-pickles-recipe/
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
How to Cook with Verdolagas (Portulaca oleracea)
How to Cook with Verdolagas (Portulaca oleracea).
A plant that grows in your back yard.
These grow everywhere around us in our yards, for years I never knew what they were. I have found these to be wonderful plants.
About: Verdolagas/Portulaca oleracea is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae, which may reach 40 cm in height. Approximately forty varieties currently are cultivated. Wikipedia Read morehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca_oleracea
A plant that grows in your back yard.
These grow everywhere around us in our yards, for years I never knew what they were. I have found these to be wonderful plants.
About: Verdolagas/Portulaca oleracea is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae, which may reach 40 cm in height. Approximately forty varieties currently are cultivated. Wikipedia Read morehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca_oleracea
Cuban cooking with Verdolagas here>>http://chanfles.com/comida/verdolagas/
The Purslane” (a Colombian’s traditional song) made in Havana Video~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHr3afQlGso
The Purslane” (a Colombian’s traditional song) made in Havana Video~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHr3afQlGso
Nutritional Value:
Verdolagas is rich in potassium and magnesium and contains as much beta carotene as spinach. It also contains the omega three fatty acid known as alpha linolenic acid, which studies have shown can be helpful in lowering blood pressure and regulating cholesterol levels. Recent studies have also shown that Verdolagas contains a significant amount of melatonin as well. – See more at:http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Verdolagas_Mexican_Parsley_9494.php#sthash.VSyFh8JU.dpuf
Verdolagas is rich in potassium and magnesium and contains as much beta carotene as spinach. It also contains the omega three fatty acid known as alpha linolenic acid, which studies have shown can be helpful in lowering blood pressure and regulating cholesterol levels. Recent studies have also shown that Verdolagas contains a significant amount of melatonin as well. – See more at:http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Verdolagas_Mexican_Parsley_9494.php#sthash.VSyFh8JU.dpuf
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