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This Month on the Farm...                                 
April 2008

Happy Spring,

It’s been some time since I’ve written.  Winter in the North Country stretched on this year just as it did in so many places.  The snow has melted revealing a plethora of green foods for the wildlife that roams our farm.  Mud season presents a different set of challenges than that of the wintertime.  Of these, waiting patiently to sow my first seeds seems the hardest of all.  I wish you abundance and joy as well as patience and endurance, as you set out on your own garden adventures.

New Products at Mind’s Eye Farm & Herbary
Organic Herb Seeds
Our organic seeds are of the highest quality and are the very ones we sow on our own land.  We look forward to sharing them with you. For a list of the seeds we are currently offering, please contact me. 

Upcoming Workshops
 I am pleased to be joining with three terrific women in inviting you to a day of wellness on Saturday, May 31st, from 1 - 5 p.m.  in Canton, NY.


Step out of your busy life and enjoy
a self-care sampler starting with therapeutic yoga (no yoga experience necessary) with Alison McGinn, a CertifiedPhoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Instructor. Next, join me for a cup of herbal tea and discuss the ways herbs support health and increase vitality.  Discover fun & simple ways to incorporate herbal practices with daily living. Linda Potter of Nautilus Retreats will lead you through journaling exercises to discern what healthy self-care means to you. Finally, Gina Nicoletta-Budler will share the relaxation techniques she employs in her work as a Birth Doula to help you ease back into your life.


Spring House Cleaning
This time of year many of us look forward to giving our homes a thorough cleaning.  There is something so very gratifying about scouring a rarely tended to kitchen cupboard.  Sifting through old attic boxes and figuring out just how much stuff one has for the rummage sale can be downright exhilarating.


Springtime is also the period when our bodies are most responsive to cleansing—usually referred to as detoxification.  This process involves eliminating toxins and mucous from the system.

It has been suggested that many common and acute health problems can be reduced or eliminated with the support of a good detoxification program. Herbs are an important aspect of any cleansing program as they help rid the body of toxins while also supporting and toning major organs in order to help them process a higher than usual level of waste.

Traditionally, a wide number of herbs have been used to facilitate this process. I will tell you about a few of my favorites.  Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) has a cleansing action that helps to remove waste from the liver and gallbladder and facilitates better functioning of the kidneys.  Mineral rich Nettle (Urtica dioica) has diuretic actions, which make it a particularly effective detox herb.  Burdock root and seed (Arctium lappa) can reduce the level of heavy metals that accumulate in our systems.


Having used these three herbs with good results, I have blended these plants to make Mind’s Eye’s popular cleansing formula, Dandy Detox Tea.  This nice tasting tea is an appropriate accompaniment for most detox programs. 

 

As with all health decisions, do your research before starting any cleansing program and be certain to select one appropriate for your needs and lifestyle. 

 

Work Worth Mentioning

It is always an inspiration to come across family businesses doing good work.  Several months back I was pleased to learn about Babies 4 Peace, a homegrown, family company launched by Anni and Jonathan Rodgers.  This socially conscious couple is striving to make a significant impact on the lives of war-impacted children around the world by donating 5% of their profits to the international charity War Child which assists children in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia Herzegovina and elsewhere who have become the victims of armed conflict. The Rodgers sell custom-designed onesies for infants available in all-natural, organic fabrics.  Check out their site.  These items make great gifts and support a very worthy cause.

 

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Peace,
Rebecca 

 

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