Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Rock and Roll for Health

Did you think we meant dancing? That's not a bad idea, but today we're talking about rock dust. If you don't have the good fortune of having access to volcanic rock dust with all its marvelous minerals to put back into the soil, the next best thing is to look around your land if you're growing food, and pick up some local small rocks, maybe about the size of your fist.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Mining for Our Fortune

Let's concentrate on a new form of mining on behalf of Mother Earth. Where do you now see the most volcanic action taking place today? Did you know that these wonderful minerals that are coming up from inside the Earth's crust are there for us to use and repair all the farmland around the world?

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Less Work for More Results

Joining forces is a snap of the finger. From now on the best inside each of us has the ability to form a chain so to speak for getting things done in a hurry. By this we mean that as the Earth needs our work to be done in a hurry, simple tasks are made much easier if we do them together. It's more effective and less work for everyone who is involved.

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Ina Lee Ina Lee

A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Caring for Fruit Trees

Planting fruit trees can be a rewarding way to bring fresh produce to your backyard while beautifying your space. However, ensuring their success requires some thought and preparation. This guide brings together insights from a local university’s publications and practical advice from a local hardware store or retail plant store staff member to help you make the best decisions for your orchard—no matter how small or large.

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Ina Lee Ina Lee

Harnessing the Power of Swales: Small Dams with Big Benefits

Ever wonder what makes water stop in its tracks? For many, the answer might be dams—those massive structures we've built around the world to control and manage water flow. While that’s certainly true, there’s another, more localized approach you might not have considered: swales.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Reap Goodness is Reaching Out Internationally

With our good intentions to supply the world with knowledge on how to restore Earth while providing nutritious food security, we are helping in a small but distinctive way a program that has been and continues to be successful internationally. It is the Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group, working from Tasmania, Australia.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Wishful Thinking into Action

Let’s promise ourselves that the next time we have a good idea, we take it to the next step. That means sharing the idea with others whose ability and desire want to take good ideas to the next level: Planning.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Take That, Dry Earth!

We’ve got you covered… literally. For the sake of brevity, we are talking about shaping land so simply, it has been done in most places around the Earth, by nature herself.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Food Forest Volunteering

It’s a wonder when many people are food insecure that we as a society are fully able to support them without costs ongoing. That is, with volunteers bringing their talents forward to help in any way that they can to put together a public food forest come up we can feed each other with minimal cost.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Taste of the Town: Foods You Never Knew

It’s time to explore, dear readers! Keep in mind that there are over 30,000 categorized edible foods on Planet Earth. How many have your taste buds enjoyed? How many are there left to try?

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Jazzing Up Your Plate with Perennials

It’s been brought to my attention that simple foods, like those that come from perennial sources, are not given the respect they deserve. It’s time to change that!

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Simply Having Enough Food for All

Plants offer tens of thousands of edible varieties worldwide. Why not try some new ones? Add fresh flavors to your salads, smoothies, or side dishes. Exploring new plant foods excites your taste buds, supports farmers, and promotes healthier soil through crop rotation.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Biodiversity

Love seeing birds and lizards in your yard? Small actions like setting up a bird feeder or planting fruit-bearing plants can make a big impact!

Turn your yard into a wildlife sanctuary. Share cuttings, support pollinators, and enjoy the rewards of nurturing nature.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Justification for Food Forestry

Food forestry isn’t a wild jungle; it’s a beautiful, designed oasis! Learn from experts and start your own food forest easily with a fruit tree, berry bushes, and some veggies and herbs.

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Carol Manetta Carol Manetta

Saving Money in the Long Run

Did you know pruning waste can become free plants? Gather cuttings from friends or neighbors and start your own garden! With a little research and care, you can grow fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, providing free food for years and boosting your property value. Plus, gardening keeps you healthy and reduces medical bills!

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