Spring has sprung here in Charlotte, NC!  The growth of many wonderful edible “weeds” are popping up all over our farm and I would guess your backyard! What’s exciting is that you can supplement your salad bowl and gain some health benefits as well.  First plant up is Garlic Mustard.  This tasty plant is in the brassica family (your mustard, kale, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts etc) It has a garlic-like flavor and has...

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Why use probiotics and antibiotics together? Antibiotic use affects dysbiotic bacteria (bad bacteria) but it also effects the symbiotic (good bacteria) in your body. Thus can adversely affect the balance of the resident gut microflora resulting in a dysbiosis, or microflora imbalance, of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and can therefore act as an immune suppressor. Chronic use or abuse of antibiotics can further damage the microflora of the GI...

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Preparing for Itchy, Sneezy, Stuffy, Runny, and Puffy Season Ahead With Dr. Dave Hamilton Cost is $20 March 27, 2014 at 6:30pm 1126 Sam Newell Rd Matthews, NC 28105 For some spring is just a dreaded allergy explosion waiting to happen and it is right around the corner. This talk and hands on workshop will give you some working knowledge of several common herbs used to combat and prevent seasonal allergies. Many of these common herbs can be...

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Thank you to our AZ family for your support! Look for future classes in Charlotte, NC. WHEN: SATURDAY January 11th, 2014 1:00pm – From WEEDS to REMEDIES 3:00pm – ADVANCED GOAT CARE WHERE: The Micro Farm Project 3111 E Dahlia Dr. Phoenix AZ 85032 $25 for each class 1:00 pm – From WEEDS to REMEDIES Attention all DIYers, gardeners, and lovers of nature!  Here is a class for you! Learn how to create your very own herbal...

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Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea)~ This common “weed” has a very ancient past of traveling from continent to continent. It is thought to have originated in Canada. It is a very tasty green. It is found in most traditional recipes throughout the world. It is slightly lemony and tart. It can be prepared fresh, as a salad or garnish green, in a smoothie to thicken it (it has a mucilaginous quality to it). It can also be prepared stir fried,...

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This past Wednesday evening at the Valley Permaculture Alliance office we had a successful night of herbal medicine making.  I want to thank everyone who participated in making such a pleasant experience!  I loved seeing some returning faces and a ton of new one!  I hope to see all of you at my next class on August 17th same place at 10am!  This class will be how to make herbal tinctures, glycerites and teas! For those who were unable to...

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