REAL Food Friday #31 with a GIVEAWAY!

Hello and Welcome to REAL Food Friday!
I'd like to thank all of the conscious bloggers who followed the guidelines and 
shared REAL FOOD recipes and posts. Thank you for sharing!

Are you growing your own veggies this year?

We'd like to hear from YOU!  Please feel free to share your organic, non-GMO gardening posts here @ Real Food Friday! 
Check out my 2014 Planting Guide and APRIL Seed Planting Guide

We have a GIVEAWAY today!

My name is Janine Thompson, dōTERRA wellness advocate and blogger at My Lamp is Full. I am excited to offer an amazing treasure, a gift from the earth. One of the most popular oils in our house is dōTERRA Deep Blue! It was all my husband requested for Christmas. It is a treasure for sore muscles, sprains and bruises, and joint pain. To help you ease your pain, both in your muscles and in your budget, I am offering a free Deep Blue rub and 5 ml Deep Blue oil, a value of $81.67. For my worst pain, I like to put a drop of the oil, followed by a dab of the cream. Ahh, beautiful deep relief.



 dōTERRA is committed to bringing you the highest quality essential oils. It is the largest essential oils company in the world and for good reason. The quality surpasses all others. All oils are sourced indigenously where local farmers lovingly grow the very best plants and distill with care. Each individual batch undergoes extensive testing and if it doesn't come back free from pesticides, synthetics and impurities, it does not get bottled!

You don't have to wait to get a great deal on these therapeutic grade essential oils, sign up today for a wholesale account (click join on the top right corner) to get 25% off retail and earn free product. Or become a wellness advocate yourself and share with others to get dōTERRA for free.

Good luck! Can't wait to share this Deep Blue with one of you!!

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We're your hosts
Joyce @ It's Your Life
Lydia @ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen 
me...Mary @ Back to the Basics and Mary's Kitchen
Deb @ Kneaded Creations 
Janine @ My Lamp is Full 
Also, please welcome Marla @ Organic4 Greenlivings 

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If you're interested in co-hosting let us know! 

You can email Mary at mari_backtonature@yahoo.com

Each host chooses their own features so be sure to hop around and see if you were featured.  There were SO MANY amazing links last week it was tough choosing.

My Feature: 

Purple Bean Patties from Strength and Sunshine

Wake Up Oatmeal Cups from Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen

In case you missed "What is Real Food" here's a recap...

I know "Real" food may not seem like as much fun as the sugary, chemically, DIY recipes out there on the internet.  This is why REAL Food Friday is so unique.  This is the place to share your unprocessed, gmo-free, locally grown and/or fair trade posts.

We are trying to make a difference 1 recipe at a time!
If your post includes items like *margarine, *granulated sugar, *food dye, packaged baking mixed with ingredients that you cannot pronounce (betty crocker, duncan hines, pillsbury) then it WILL be deleted.  These are garbage ingredients.  Sorry...Not real food.

Here's a great reference from Food Myths:
Do you ever think about how far the food you eat travels?  Who grew it?  Who picked it? How much in processing it's been through before you took a bite? Real Food is:
-Supports fair farmworker wages
-GMO Free
-Little to no processing/processed ingredients
-Supports local markets/vendors and isn't transported long distances to get to my plate
-Honors fair trade principles when I buy from othr regions
-Meat and dairy should be humanely raised and on real food themselves-Not genetically engineered feed, drugs, hormones and antibiotics.

Link up your Real Food posts!  Processed and "junk food" posts will be deleted.
The party runs from Thursday at 7pm EST through Monday at Noon.

Please follow your hosts and consider adding the Real Food Friday button.

Ginger Iced Tea

I've been on a bit of a Ginger kick lately.  I love the taste and the health benefits of Ginger.

To prepare your Ginger Tea you'll need
1 quart Ball jar (or several glass jars)
1 inch fresh ginger
Hot water
RAW honey
zester or cheese grater

My daily Ginger Shot

First grate the ginger and place inside your glass jar.  Add hot water and let steep for about 1 hour.  Add 1-2 tablespoons of raw honey per quart.  Place your jars in the refrigerator and "brew" for 24 hours.  Drink 3-6 ounces per day.

If you want to "spice" it up add fresh Basil or Tumeric before you add hot water.

Jar of Ginger Basil Tea

From Organic Facts, the Health benefits of Ginger include:

Bone Health: Ginger is known to boost bone health and relieve joint pain. Two years ago, a study was conducted by the University of Miami that recruiting several hundred patients from different backgrounds and ages, that suffered from symptoms of osteoarthritis. The patients were then weaned away from anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications for cleansing purposes. A week later, they were split into two groups; one was put on a placebo, and the other on ginger supplements. After six weeks of intensive dosage, a survey was conducted among the two groups. Both groups felt improvement, but 63% of the ginger group felt a notable pain reduction, while only half of the placebo group recorded notable improvement. The last test was for the patients to walk the distance of 50 feet, which proved to be the far easier for the ginger group, and their results showed twice as much improvement than those test subjects on placebos.
Ginger has a number of unique organic compounds which have actually been named gingerols, and these are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds, some of the most powerful that can be found in food. These gingerols have been directly associated with improvements in knee inflammation and associated pain, as well as suppressing the inflammatory compounds like cytokines and chemokines at the source, before they can even begin to affect the body. Ginger represents both a preventative measure and a treatment for inflammation and its associated pain.
Diarrhea: Ginger has been used since ancient times to cure diarrhea, and it was more recently proven by researchers that ginger indeed helps, since it prevents stomach spasms and gases that contribute to and stimulate diarrhea. In China, ginger powder has been given to those with diarrhea with great success for thousands of years; scientists have concluded that the ancient ways are indeed beneficial for this condition.
Excess Gas: Ginger is a very strong carminative, meaning that it induces excess gas to leave the body. Excess gas does more than leave you in an uncomfortable situation if you can’t hold your gas to yourself, it can also be a dangerous situation for your health. Too much gas built up in your system can force upwards and put pressure on delicate organs in the torso. A carminative like ginger forces the gas down and out in a healthy way, and also prevents additional gas from building up again.
Digestion: Ginger has been discovered to be a facilitator of the digestive process. The elevated sugar levels after a meal may cause the stomach to reduce its natural rate of emptying its contents. Ginger helps in regulating high sugar levels that may disrupt digestion and soothe the stomach, thus, maintaining its regular rhythm. Along with that, ginger has a number of compounds that improve the absorption of nutrients and minerals from the food we eat. This is why ginger is also frequently used as an appetizer or a aperitif, since it can stimulate the appetite while also preparing the digestive system for an influx of food. Ginger is popular in Asian countries as an appetizer or raw menu item for precisely that reason.
Prevents Cancer: One of the most exciting developments in the discussion of ginger and its impact on human health has been the positive correlation between the organic compounds in ginger and the prevention of cancer. Gingerols, those same compounds which give ginger its anti-inflammatory qualities, have also been shown to prevent carcinogenic activity in the colon that can lead to colorectal cancer. This is yet another way that ginger benefits the gastrointestinal system, making it such a perfect addition on the side of every meal. However, more recent studies have also connected these gingerols to apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells, thereby reducing tumors and the growth of cancerous cells, without harming the healthy cells around them.
Detoxifies and Disinfects: Ginger is good at promoting sweating in those who eat, which is always a good thing, in moderation. Sweat not only cleans out the pores and allows your body to eliminate toxins through the liquid, but research has also shown that sweat includes a germ-fighting compound, named dermicidin. It has been positively connected to reduced bacterial and viral infections in a person who sweats regularly, since it can create a sheen on the skin, a protective layer of previously unknown proteins!
Sexual Activity: A known aphrodisiac, ginger has been used for years to arouse desire and enhance sexual activity. Ginger’s scent has a unique allure that helps in establishing the sexual connection. Not to mention, ginger also helps increase blood circulation, hence blood flows more easily to the mid-section of the body, an important area for sexual performance!
Menstrual Cramps: Cramps are the body’s way of alarming an individual to some type of danger or damage. In this case, prostaglandins, which are hormones that function as chemical messengers,  are the key activators of symptoms such as cramps, pains, and fevers. Scientists believe that high levels of prostaglandins contribute to increased menstrual cramps. Ginger helps by reducing the levels of prostaglandins in the body, hence relieving the cramps.
Nausea: Studies have concluded that ginger helps in curing nausea connected with pregnancy, motion sickness and chemotherapy. Its quick absorption and rapid regulation of body functions cures nausea without the side effects of modern medications.
Flu: Ginger has been prescribed to fight illness and infection for ages. Its soothing effect helps to reduce the body’s emergency symptom responses to the damaged cells in the body. While the white cells work on patching the cells and defending against the illness, ginger acts a barrier to the high levels of prostaglandins that induce fever, headaches, and cramps.
Other health benefits of ginger currently under research are its function in reducing heart diseases, arthritis, migraines, depression, and curing stress-related anxiety disorders.
Ginger may, at times, have side effects for those suffering from gallstones, since the herb incites the release of bile from the gallbladder. Therefore, if this sort of condition is expected, or if you have a history of gallbladder conditions, it is best to consult a doctor before consuming ginger.

APRIL Seed Starting Guide for the US by Region

Here it is...Finally!  Happy Spring!!!

Mary's Heirloom Seeds Newsletter APRIL Seed Planting Guide Quick Links Seeds of the Month Supplies Beans and Corn Heirloom Seeds Heirloom GREENS   Heirloom Peppers Heirloom Tomatoes Specialty Heirlooms HERBS Organic Wildflowers Seed Combo Packs NEW!!   SORREL  LEMONGRASS Chinese 5-Color Peppers Burgundy Okra Golden Beets Romanesco Italia Broccoli Mary's Tincture Shop Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden with Organic   Wildflower Seeds! Dear Mary, SPRING is here!  Below are suggestions for seed-starting in APRIL by region for the US.  You might be Seed Starting Indoors if it's still cold outside. These are only suggestions.  We'd love to hear from YOU! APRIL Seed Starting by Region GULF COAST  Sow Outdoors: Arugula, Beans, Corn, Melon, Okra, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Squash and Watermelon.  Transplant Eggplant, Cucumber, Peppers, Squash and Tomatoes HERBS and Wildflowers! SOUTHWEST   Sow Outdoors: Beans, Carrots, Corn, Melons, Okra, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Scallions, Spinach, Squash (summer) and Watermelon.  Transplant: Cucumbers, Eggplant,Peppers and Tomatoes. Herbs: Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme.  Don't forget the Wildflowers! PACIFIC NORTHWEST Sow Indoors/Outdoors:  Artichoke, Asparagus, Beats, Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Melons, Onion, Peas, Radicchio, Scallions, Spinach, Tomatoes and HERBS!     SOUTHERN INTERIOR  Arugula, Beans, Beets, Carrots, Chard, Corn, Cucumber,  Endive, Lettuce, Melon, Okra, Pak Choy, Parsnips, Peas, Radish, Sorrel, Spinach, Turnips and Watermelon Transplant: Asparagus, Broccoli, Eggplant, Leeks, Peppers and Tomatoes Herbs: Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Sage, Thyme and Wildflowers! CENTRAL MIDWEST  Sow Indoors: Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes. Indoor Herbs: Basil, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme. Sow Outdoors: Arugula, Beets, Carrots, Chard, Endive, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Pak Choy, Parsnips, Peas, Radish, Raddiccio, Radish, Scallion, Sorrel, Spinach and Turnips. Indoor Herbs: Basil. Outdoor herbs: Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme. NORTH CENTRAL ROCKIES Sow Indoors: Celery, Chard, Eggplant, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Peppers, Radicchio, Scallion, and Tomato. Sow Outdoors: Beans, Beets, Carrots, Endive, Kale, Lettuce, Peas, Scallions, Spinach and Turnips. Herbs: Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme. MID-ATLANTIC  Sow Indoors: Celery, Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes.  Sow Outdoors: Arugula, Beets, Carrots, Chard, Endive, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Pak Choy, Parsnips, Peas, Radish, Raddiccio, Radish, Scallion, Sorrel, Spinach and Turnips. Indoor Herbs: Basil. Outdoor herbs: Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme. MARITIME CANADA & NEW ENGLAND Sow Indoors: Celery, Chard, Leeks, Peppers and Tomato. Sow Outdoors: Beets, Carrots, Chard, Endive, Kale, Lettuce, Pak Choy, Peas, Radish, Rutabaga, Scallions, Sorrel, Spinach and Turnips. Indoor Herbs:  Basil, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme. Outdoor Herbs: Cilantro, Chives and Parsley  HELPFUL LINKS:  2014 Planting Guide Using Diatomaceous Earth for Organic Pest Control Top 10 Crops with Companion Plants Recycling in Your Garden and More All of the seeds listed are open-pollinated, non-gmo and non-hybrid,non-patented, untreated, heirloom seeds. Mary has signed the Safe Seed pledge.   Seed Orders placed Monday-Thursday are shipped within 24 hours, except for holidays.  Free Shipping on all Heirloom Seeds within the US!   There you have it!!!  What are YOU planting in APRIL? -Mary                                      Mary's Heirloom Seeds Find us at the Yellow Green Farmer's Market Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-4pm

REAL Food Friday #30 is LIVE!!!

Hello and Welcome to REAL Food Friday!
I'd like to thank all of the conscious bloggers who followed the guidelines and 
shared REAL FOOD recipes and posts. Thank you for sharing!

Are you growing your own veggies this year?

We'd like to hear from YOU!  Please feel free to share your organic, non-GMO gardening posts here @ Real Food Friday! 
Today I added a NEW page for my 2014 Planting Guide. 
Recent additions include:
 Using Diatomaceous Earth for Safe and Organic Pest Control

Growing Beets from Seed to Harvest

We're your hosts
Joyce @ It's Your Life
Lydia @ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen 
me...Mary @ Back to the Basics and Mary's Kitchen
Deb @ Kneaded Creations 
Janine @ My Lamp is Full 
Also, please welcome Marla @ Organic4 Greenlivings 

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If you're interested in co-hosting let us know! 

You can email Mary at mari_backtonature@yahoo.com

Each host chooses their own features so be sure to hop around and see if you were featured.  There were SO MANY amazing links last week it was tough choosing.

My Feature: 

Check out my Real Food Round-Up to see if YOU were featured!

In case you missed "What is Real Food" here's a recap...

I know "Real" food may not seem like as much fun as the sugary, chemically, DIY recipes out there on the internet.  This is why REAL Food Friday is so unique.  This is the place to share your unprocessed, gmo-free, locally grown and/or fair trade posts.

We are trying to make a difference 1 recipe at a time!
If your post includes items like *margarine, *granulated sugar, *food dye, packaged baking mixed with ingredients that you cannot pronounce (betty crocker, duncan hines, pillsbury) then it WILL be deleted.  These are garbage ingredients.  Sorry...Not real food.

Here's a great reference from Food Myths:
Do you ever think about how far the food you eat travels?  Who grew it?  Who picked it? How much in processing it's been through before you took a bite? Real Food is:
-Supports fair farmworker wages
-GMO Free
-Little to no processing/processed ingredients
-Supports local markets/vendors and isn't transported long distances to get to my plate
-Honors fair trade principles when I buy from othr regions
-Meat and dairy should be humanely raised and on real food themselves-Not genetically engineered feed, drugs, hormones and antibiotics.

Link up your Real Food posts!  Processed and "junk food" posts will be deleted.
The party runs from Thursday at 7pm EST through Monday at Noon.

Please follow your hosts and consider adding the Real Food Friday button.

Homestead Cooking with Carol

I just have to say...WOW!  have you read Carol's Blog?  If yes, then you know what kind of amazing info is available in her NEW book 
Homestead Cooking with Carol: Bountiful Make-ahead Meals If you have never read her blog (or her book)...You are totally missing out.  Go read this book!

Homestead Cooking with Carol: Bountiful Make-ahead Meals

Description from Amazon:
Homestead Cooking with Carol: Bountiful Make-ahead Meals shows you, the busy homesteading homemaker, how to prepare your food at harvest time so you spend less time making supper the rest of the year. It shows you how to prepare simple, healthy foods that do not require a culinary degree for those nights when you lack the energy to chop, braise, caramelize, or glaze.

Nothing relieves stress in a woman’s life like knowing what’s for supper. Having meals put up, having a system to live by, and casting off the expectations that every meal needs to be a gourmet affair will bring you renewed energy of mind and spirit. In fact, quick stress-free home cooking makes the entire family happy. 

What do I think?

Carol's quick tutorial on cooking from "dry beans to perfection" was well, perfect!

If you're looking for delicious meals on the homestead, Homestead Cooking with Carol: Bountiful Make-ahead Meals offers an amazing selection.  From Crockpot Granola to Our Daily Bead and even Canning Apples...I'm hooked!

Amazon offers Homestead Cooking with Carol: Bountiful Make-ahead Meals for a very reasonable price.  PLUS, it's an e-book so you can download to your kindle, your phone AND your computer! 

I love stress-free ideas for homemaking.  Carol has an entire section for Meal Planning made simple in her book.  This really takes the stress out of deciding what to make.  I've already begun to meal plan thanks to Carol's inspiration!


*I was asked to review this book and all of the opinions expressed here are my own*  If you choose to purchase through the link provided (they are affiliate links) I might receive a small commission.*

REAL Food Round-Up!

It's time to share some of my favorites from past Real Food Friday link ups.  I might make this a regular thing!

Gluten Free Sourdough Pancakes from Raia's Recipes

Mint Chip Irish Cream Ice Cream from Sumptuous Spoonfuls

Going Organic on a Budget: Online Ordering from Back Home Again

These are just a few of my favorites.  I'm thinking about making a few changes very soon.  I'll let you know what happens!  Enjoy!

REAL Food Friday #29 and a GIVEAWAY!

Hello and Welcome to REAL Food Friday!
I'd like to thank all of the conscious bloggers who followed the guidelines and 
shared REAL FOOD recipes and posts. Thank you for sharing!

This is an AMAZING opportunity for one very lucky person!
Have you heard of Kelani Organic?  It's a small local company so maybe not...
But now you know!  I asked my friend Kelly over at Kelani Organics to sponsor a giveaway and she said YES!!!!

About Kelani Organics:
Handmade to Order using sterilized recycled containers when possible to do my part for the environment. Natural Remedies, Organic Beauty Products and more, and Natural (Non-Toxic) Cleaning Supplies. Mahalo for visiting, please enjoy browsing my different shop sections.
 
Check out some of these awesome products from Kelani Organics...

Ache-Away
Sore Muscle and Joint Oil Rub - 2oz - Ache-Away
This wonderful organic vegan oil is helpful for achy muscles, arthritis and joint pain (including carpel tunnel), and will help provide non-toxic pain relief.

Ingredients: Grapeseed Oil, Therapeutic Grade Vetiver and Lemongrass Essential Oils, Recycled Container when possible

Matty's Super Special Oil
No one likes itchy rashes or athlete's foot. Here is an antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-viral organic natural treatment.

Tea tree oil is applied to the skin (used topically) for infections such as acne, fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis), lice, scabies, athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm. It is also used topically as a local antiseptic for cuts and abrasions, for burns, insect bites and stings, and boils.

Natural Hand Sanitizer
This 2.7oz Natural Hand Sanitizer is non-toxic and made to order.

I use my own organic aloe plants to harvest the gel so this product may be unavailable at times so my plants can grow and recover from harvesting.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Not only do we have a giveaway opportunity...We also have a PROMO CODE!
The PROMO code for this very special occasion is GIVEAWAY032014 
Use this code and get 10% off through 4/1/14

Check out Kelly's facebook page and give her a like.
Tell her Mary sent you! 

Now for the PARTY!   We're your hosts
Joyce @ It's Your Life
Lydia @ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen 
me...Mary @ Back to the Basics and Mary's Kitchen
Deb @ Kneaded Creations 
Janine @ My Lamp is Full 
Also, please welcome Marla @ Organic4 Greenlivings 

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If you're interested in co-hosting let us know! 

You can email Mary at mari_backtonature@yahoo.com

Each host chooses their own features so be sure to hop around and see if you were featured. 

If your post includes items like *margarine, *granulated sugar, *food dye, packaged baking mixed with ingredients that you cannot pronounce (betty crocker, duncan hines, pillsbury) then it WILL be deleted.  These are garbage ingredients.  Sorry...Not real food.

Here's a great reference from Food Myths:
Do you ever think about how far the food you eat travels?  Who grew it?  Who picked it? How much in processing it's been through before you took a bite? Real Food is:
-Supports fair farmworker wages
-GMO Free
-Little to no processing/processed ingredients
-Supports local markets/vendors and isn't transported long distances to get to my plate
-Honors fair trade principles when I buy from othr regions
-Meat and dairy should be humanely raised and on real food themselves-Not genetically engineered feed, drugs, hormones and antibiotics.

Link up your Real Food posts!  Processed and "junk food" posts will be deleted.
The party runs from Thursday at 7pm EST through Monday at Noon.

Please follow your hosts and consider adding the Real Food Friday button.

Diatomaceous Earth and the Many Benefits

Yes...This is the third Diatomaceous Earth post this year!
What can I say...I LOVE the stuff!

But before I get started I want to share a concern I had and was voiced by several customers.  If DE works on bag bugs, does it also "work" on bees?  Will it hurt the bees?
Here's my response...
From the book Going Green using Diatomaceous Earth:

"When Diatomaceous Earth is applied to crops or orchards, the honey bee tends to protect themselves by simply avoiding those blossoms already treated with DE. However, if DE does get on a bee's body, it is covered with slick hairs that are able to help prevent dehydration of body fluids.

Then the bee simply vibrates its wings to remove the dust and protect itself. However, should a bee get enough DE on it to cause death, he's the only insect that dies. Even if he makes it back to the hive, he does not contaminate the colony, as DE is not a chemical toxin."

 

Mary's Heirloom Seeds Let's talk about Diatomaceous Earth Don't Miss Out! Did you know we've added several NEW pages both at Mary's Heirloom Seeds and our blog Back to the Basics? It's true! In case you're just tuning in, we've been steadily adding to our 2014 Planting Guide. For your viewing pleasure we've made a special page with all of the growing info in one easy place. Check out Mary's 2014 Planting Guide EVENT: Edible Gardening Workshop Thursday, March 13th @6pm 2104 Tyler Street Helpful Links  Using Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden BEANS and CORN Heirloom Fruits Heirloom TOMATOES HERB Seeds Wildflower Seeds Seed Pack Combos SUPPLIES Growing Garden Huckleberry Growing Radish Growing Tomatoes Join Our Mailing List Mary's Heirloom Seeds 2104 Tyler Street Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 654-3501 Find us at the Yellow Green Farmer's Market Booth #281 Saturday & Sunday 8am-4pm You might think we've gone "nuts" over Diatomaceous Earth.  There's been quite a buzz lately about this intriguing addition @ Mary's Heirloom Seeds. It's pronounced "DIE-A-TOE-MAY-SHUS" What is Diatomaceous earth Diatomaceous Earth ("DE") is a talc-like powder that is the fossilized remains of fresh water phytoplankton (Diatoms). When sprinkled on a bug that has an exoskeleton (such as ants or fleas) it compromises their waxy coating so that their innards turn into teeny tiny bug jerky. But it doesn't hurt our pets or humans. The DE available @ Mary's Heirloom Seeds is FOOD GRADE.  We can eat it. We do eat it! Diatomaceous Earth is a natural, organic garden pest control and household insect killer. Diatomaceous Earth kills by physical action, not chemical. It is safe for pets and people. The tiny diatoms scratch off the insect's waxy coating, and dehydrate it. DE kills spiders, roaches, silverfish, ants, fire ants, carpenter ants, bedbugs, lice, mites, earwigs, flies, fleas, box elder bugs, hair lice, scorpions, crickets and harmful insects. Diatomaceous Earth is used in the home, yard, animal housing, etc. Sprinkle a 2 inch wide border around the foundation of your house to stop insects from entering.  Click Here to see Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Using Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden Diatomaceous Earth kills aphids, white flies, beetles, loopers, mites, snails, slugs, leaf hoppers, and harmful pests. Use Diatomaceous Earth inside your home, greenhouse or outdoors on fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains and grass. Apply Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth up to and including day of harvest. Did I mention I EAT it? Not with a spoon!  Diatomaceous Earth (DE) has been reported to absorb methyl mercury, E. coli, endotoxins, viruses (including poliovirus), organophosphate pesticide residues, and drug residues. DE is a natural organic colon cleanser and detoxifier. This cleansing and detoxification alone has a myriad of positive effects in the human body. I take 1 tablespoon in a glass of 8 ounces of water each morning on an empty stomach.  This is in no way medical advice or treatment recommendation.  If you have questions or concerns you should consult your healthcare professional.

All of the seeds listed are open-pollinated, non-gmo and non-hybrid, non-patented,  untreated, heirloom garden seeds. Mary has signed the Safe Seed pledge.   Seed Orders placed Monday-Thursday are shipped within 24 hours, except for holidays. Shipping on Heirloom Seeds is Free within the Continental US!