The Enchanter’s Daughter …
The Enchanter’s Daughter
The Enchanter’s Daughter …
Oro Expeditions After Dark ~ July 1st
By Paula Cas
Sunday, July 1st at 9:00 pm EDT join us for the latest edition of …
Oro Expeditions After Dark with hosts Oro and Paula Cas.
The switchboard is open at 845-277-9146 for you to join Oro and Paula Cas to discuss news and current events centering around gold mining, and topics from the normal to the paranormal. Also your favorite place to prospect, metal detecting, suction dredge, and any other mining activity we missed. We’ll check in on the LDMA and GPAA to see what events they have scheduled for the summer.
We’re sure to get into a little news about the Expedition and Oro and Paula. Things that have happened or just struck that certain chord to make you want to share. It’s been a long week and it ain’t over yet.
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Feel Good Sunday: 12 Badass Revolutionary War Women You’ve Never Heard Of
Feel Good Sunday …
“With many folks already fully engaged in the holiday of 4th of July we turn towards the the revolutionary war and the reason we celebrate this most important American holiday. But for today, let’s take a peek at some extraordinary people (ladies) who rarely are heard of in American history. And being that the bulk of Equine advocates are caring and compassionate women I thought that ya’all might find this information to be both interesting and empowering.
We will simply kick this series off but please be sure to hit (CONTINUED) to view the rest of this most interesting story.
Thanks for all you do and have a peaceful day today, my friends.” ~ R.T.
By as published on allthatisinteresting.com
The American Revolution was fought on the homefront, which means that women and children were often caught up in the fighting in one way or…
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6 Bug Repellent Patio Plants
Six Bug Repellent Patio Plants …
We love to spend our summer days outside with family and friends, but pesky bugs are quick to drive a party indoors. For a chemical-free way to keep insects at bay this season, we asked the experts from our green goods team to recommend their favorite bug repellent plants. Planted near the doorway or transformed into essential oils, these six natural options deter mosquitoes, flies, and more uninvited guests in the summer garden.
1. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Like many members of the mint family, this herb provides protection against summertime mosquitoes. To make a quick, all-natural bug repellent, crush a handful of lemon balm leaves and rub onto any exposed skin. If you’ve already suffered a bug bite, its soothing oils can limit itching as well. This easy-to-grow herb also has a number of additional applications, from infused teas and vinegar to green salads.
2. Ageratum ‘Artist…
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Wild Food Profile: Milkweed + Fried Milkweed Pod Recipe
Wild Food Profile …
Monarch caterpillar enjoying a milkweed feast–they know the good stuff when they see it!
I love the summer months for foraging wild foods. One of my very favorite wild foods is Common Milkweed (asclepias syriaca). Around here, the pods are just beginning to form–and its a great time to explore this delightful wild food. They have a light vegetable taste, maybe something like a sugar snap pea–very tasty and delicious. In fact, this is one of the best wild foods, allowing you to have four different harvests from the plant at four different times during the spring, summer, and early fall.
Ethical Harvesting and Nurturing Practice
With the excitement of harvesting from common milkweed, however, comes a serious responsibility. New farming techniques over the last 20 years have eliminated many of the hedges that used to be full of milkweed. Because of this issue, the monarchs have been in serious…
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Tips For Growing and Preserving Herbs In The Low Desert
By Crooked Bear Organics
Soil Preparation:
In low desert areas, growers are not blessed with the rich, organic soil we’d prefer to have. Most gardens will need some organic material, soil sulfur, ammonium phosphate, and gypsum. Every year, as a matter of fact, you may need to add organic matter and gypsum. Pay close attention to your garden soil. If you get a soil test, you’ll know what the pH and fertility are and can make any necessary adjustments. If the test indicates your soil needs it, add fertilizer during pre-plant soil preparation, when it is easier to amend the soil; you’ll also find the results more effective. Spade the soil deeply, to a depth of 18 inches, to loosen compact soils. Enrich the soil with plenty of compost and well-rotted manure. It greatly helps gardeners to spade as much as 6 inches of organic material into the top 12 inches of the planting…
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Southwest Gardening: Sacred Mesquite ~Recipes
By Crooked Bear Organics
Mesquite grows well in desert areas from the southwestern United States to the Andean regions of South America. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest depended on mesquite. It provided food, fuel, shelter, weapons, medicine, and cosmetics. As times changed, and as refined sugar and wheat flour became staples, the role of mesquite was diminished.
Mesquite meal was once made by hand-grinding the plant’s seeds and pods on stones. Now modern milling techniques speed up the process, grinding the entire mesquite pod at once, including the protein-rich seed. This produces a meal that is highly nutritious as well as very flavorful. The meal ground from the pod contains 11 to 17 percent protein. High lysine content makes it the perfect addition to other grains that are low in this amino acid.
Although desert dwellers used mesquite pods as a source of food for centuries, when you order and use this product…
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Southwest Herb Gardening: What To Plant In June, and Watering In June
By Crooked Bear Organics
We recommend most plants be planted in the fall or spring. However, if you must plant during the summer months watering may need to be more frequent and you must be diligent about observing your newly planted plants for signs of water stress. Follow the guidelines in the Watering section.
Many cacti and warm-season succulents can still be planted in the summer. When transplanting cacti and succulents, mark either the south or west side and plant facing the orientation you marked to avoid the burning of tender tissues. Most nurseries will mark the side of the container to help you determine proper planting orientation. However, if the original orientation is not known, newly planted cacti and succulents need to be covered with shade cloth if the plant surface appears to yellow or pale suddenly. Use a shade cloth rated between 30-60% as anything higher will block most of the sunlight and…
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Southwest Herb Gardening: June In The Low Desert
By Crooked Bear Organics
June in the low desert is generally the driest and hottest month. Desert gardeners often must begin their garden activities in the early morning or at sunset to avoid the intense sunlight. Plants must endure the intense heat throughout the day. Many native and desert-adapted plants have numerous adaptations that enable them to live successfully in the desert, such as succulence, drought-deciduousness, and small leaves, to name a few examples. Even with these numerous adaptations, desert plants sometimes need a little help to keep them healthy and thriving in your garden. Native and desert-adapted plants that were newly planted and those that are not established in the landscape need to be watered until they become established in the landscape and can then survive with natural rainfall. Even established plantings will need an occasional supplemental watering during long periods of drought to keep them healthy and stress-free.
Summer is the prime…
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Crypto And Then Some … June 27th
By Paula Cas
Join us Wednesday, June 27, at 8:00 pm EDT …
Crypto And Then Some … Catch the Wave with hosts Oro Cas and Paula Cas. Call in at 845-277-9146 to talk about your questions or experiences in the world of Crypto. We’ll talk about the news of the week. Information about new coins, programs, exchanges, affiliate programs, and the technologies arising from cryptocurrencies and their uses in today’s world. Everything from ATM’s that accept Bitcoin to Blockchain inventory control. Join us to talk about Bitcoin, cloud mining, charts and the markets, alt-coins, and what the future holds for crypto currency.
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