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Today's Harvest: Nettle, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, arugula, salad mix, curly top garlic, garlic chives, nasturtium spicy mix, peas,  yellow dock leaf, parsley, dill, basil, pineapple weed, self heal, calendula, mint tea mix, 

Article: Natural approach to help you with Hay Fever: 

http://www.westernherbalmedicine.com/Western-Herbal-Medicine/Hayfever-A-Natural-Approach.html

Books on Wild Edibles: 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1423601505?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1423601505&linkCode=xm2&tag=naturalliving00-20

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402767153?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1402767153&linkCode=xm2&tag=naturalliving00-20

Nasturtiums: The Edible Flower With A Bite

http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/nasturtium-zmaz82mjzglo.aspx#axzz35fogvpeS

Nasturtium Pesto

This recipe require a lot of leaves and flowers.  Just half the recipe or make it even smaller.  Enjoy! 

http://www.gardenbetty.com/2013/01/nasturtium-pesto/

Self Heal 

http://www.motherearthliving.com/plant-profile/an-herb-to-know-7.aspx#axzz35g7NWskX

Self heal (Prunella vulgaris) This scentless perennial mint is one of the great unsung healers of the world. The leaves and flowers contain more antioxidants - which prevent cancer and heart disease, among other healthy traits - than any other plant tested. And as part of the mint family, self heal is imbued with lots of minerals, especially calcium, making it an especially important ally for pregnant, nursing, menopausal, and post-menopausal women.   You  can put self heal leaves in salads in the spring and fall, make a medicinal vinegar with the flowers during the summer, and cook the flowering tops (fresh or dried) in winter soups. 

Pineapple Weed: 

http://www.commonsensehome.com/pineapple-weed/

Kale Recipes

In our  house we LOVE KRISPY KALE CHIPS 

Spicy Krispy Kale ( I love this recipe)  

http://www.veggiecation.com/recipe-of-the-month/spicy-krispy-kale-chips.html

Spice with Cashews and Nutritional Yeast:

Side note:  If you do not have the time to soak the cashew you could use organic cashew butter.  You will have to adjust the recipe a little.  

http://www.thisrawsomeveganlife.com/2012/02/ellusive-kale-chip.html#.U6sVYfldUfg

Cheezy Spicy Kale Chips:

Omit the Agave and use honey instead or just leave out the sweetener.  Never use vegetable oil.  Use organic olive, avocado, sunflower etc. 

http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/08/cheezy-spicy-kale-chips-vegan.html

Nettle Pesto: Note:

Omit the pine nuts they are not good for you.  Add walnuts, almonds or pumpkins seeds instead. 

http://jessthomson.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/stung/

Creamed Collard Greens:  

Make sure you get organic cream and make sure it is not ultra pasteurized!  You could also use full fat coconut milk.

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/creamed-collard-greens

Basil :) 

Sage Fir Deodorant Sample

Vodka, distilled water, essential oils of fir, sage, tea tree, black pepper, bay, intentions of Love, Beauty and Health

Curly Top Garlic (Scapes)

http://islandvittles.com/2010/07/02/top-five-friday-garlic-scapes/

Calendula

Calendula Tea recipe:  Remember when following a tea recipe that uses dried herbs and you have fresh herbs, double the amount of herb used in the recipe. 

http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart_remedy.php?rem_ID=173

WE as a human society have a big problem with violence. I lived in a domestic violent situation ( it is scary as hell), I have seen gang fights and of course our government is really good at being the bully of the block, hurting people, hurt children and murdering people. If a human being wants to hurt or kill someone and is determined to do it they will do it. If they can't find a gun ( be it in their own from their house or off the street) they WILL find another way to do harm or kill. Guns are not the problem, It is our society. My heart goes out to those who lost loved ones from a human who used a gun, knife, screwdriver, human hands, etc. But let's look at what the Hell is wrong with our society. To much video games, to much pharmaceutical drugs, to much texting, to much social media, to much bad food, way to many bad influences. The generations that are growing up our, seeing disrespect, selfishness, they see their government get away with killing innocent people, they see how our government treats the world They live so much in a computer their subconscious doesn't even get what is reality. In a video game you can kill and game over. Their characters come back alive just by pushing the reset button. In real life you kill someone they do not get back up... Just two weeks ago ( maybe last week) TWO 12 YEAR OLDS STAB THEIR FRIEND AND LEFT HER TO DIE. If we want a change the violence and murder in our world, than we need to stop blaming the guns, because it goes much deeper than that. The recent shooting here in Oregon is tragic and heart breaking. I have heard the gun came from the house he lived in, I have seen people upset it was so easy for him to get the gun. The young man had the determination to murder someone. If he could not get a gun, he would find a different way to do it. I can only hope that we the humans that live on this earth look into this problem deeper, and stop blaming the tools that were used to harm or murder. The generations that are growing up, need to have classes on helping their community, growing gardens, helping the elderly. They need art, they need nature, they need their parents, they need to have family time, not TV and screen time. Until we look at this problem deeper, the violence will get worse. You can even ban guns and this problem will not go away, because it is deeper. Ban guns, and don't fix the real problem, equals higher knife attacks, ban knife and don't fix the problem, then it will be screwdrivers, etc. I think you got my point. I don't want to see any of your comments,. Don't put one comment on this link. What I want you to do is look at your life. Ask yourself, who have you helped lately, daily, who have you had your kids help daily. When was the last time you sat and talked without screens around you. Have you noticed any sad children, teens or adults around you? How often are you in nature. How often do you exercise, How often do you have your kids exercise, What is family time? Does your child have a friend who is bullied and needs TLC daily. Do you know a bully? Maybe that bully needs help? Peace to you all.... I will leave with this partial report: The UK has extreme gun laws and guess what their knife violence statics are incredibly high. 14,000 people taken to hospital for injuries caused by knives and other sharp weapons last year. According to the latest Department of Health statistics, an average of 38 victims of knife wounds are admitted to accident and emergency departments across the country every day. An analysis of hospital admissions data for England and Wales by the IoS revealed that assaults and injuries from knives and sharp implements, together with sword and dagger injuries, resulted in 12,340 people being admitted last year – 446 of whom were no older than 14. This is an increase of 19 per cent on the 10,372 admissions five years ago. The latest figures from Northern Ireland and Scotland bring the total number of victims in Britain to 13,795 each year. Dr Tunji Lasoye, A&E consultant at King's College Hospital, London said: "In a nutshell the numbers of stab victims coming into A&E have gone up. It used to be that we would see isolated cases at weekends, but now it is nearly every day of the week. And the age of the victims has gone down. We used to see people in their early 20s; now they are in their mid-teens. And 10 per cent of the victims we see now are girls, which wasn't the case four or five years ago." The latest statistics from hospitals in England alone highlight an 88 per cent jump in the number of children suffering stab wounds – from 95 in 2002-03 to 179 in 2006-07. And among 16- to 18-year-olds, there has been a 75 per cent rise from 429 to 752.

This morning was a beautiful morning.   It started with the birds singing their morning song, a cup of root chai and the weather was beautiful.  

Today's Harvest

Three different types of kale, two different types of mustard, lettuce, nasturtiums (spicy flower), peas, garlic greens, garlic chives, dill, parsley, lambs quarters ( wild spinach), sheep sorrel,  basil, nettle, stir fry brassica flower mix,  cleansing ( detox) tea of cleavers and apple mint, catnip (tea relax), lemon balm ( relaxing tea, infuse honey or infuse in olive oil), ox-eye daisy tops ( use like capers), arugula ( mix in salad or use for stir fry)

Mustard Green

  Arugula 

Lambs Quarters

Brassica Stir Fry Mix

Detox Tea Cleavers and Apple Mint

Ox Eye Daisy Tops ( use like capers)

Information on Ox Eye Daisy

http://rawedibleplants.blogspot.com/2012/06/ox-eye-daisy-leucanthem...

http://www.ediblevineyard.com/index.php/stories/article/ox_eye_dais...

http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?ri...

Information on Lambs Quarters: 

http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Lamb'sQuarters.html

Sheep Sorrel Spread:

http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Web%20Recipes/Sheep%20Sorrel%20Spr...

Have a great day ! 

Mountain Mama CSA

Mountain Mama Weekly Wellness Box . 

CSA stands for community supported agriculture, where individuals pledge support to a farm in return for high quality food and farm products. Members, also called shareholders, invest in a local farm by funding the whole season’s budget in advance. In return they receive a proportion of the harvest throughout the growing season. CSA farming creates a very strong relationship between the consumer and producer, which benefits all that are involved.

What it means to you:
Your weekly Harvest Box will be filled with fresh-picked, top-quality produce every week June 3rd through Oct. 12th.  

I use no herbicides, no insecticides no pesticides, no fungicides. I grow food using permaculture ideas, bio-dynamic practices and old school methods, there are no toxic chemicals ever used.  I do  not use any chemical applications or synthetic fertilizers.. 

Each box comes with a newsletter with recipes and news from the farm. Or you can get the information sent to you electronically and save paper. :)

Save shopping time because your produce is already gathered and ready to pick-up.
Feel a closer connection to nature as you see the progression of the seasons in your Harvest Boxes.
Your membership helps keep our family farm contributing to a vibrant local economy

How the farm benefits from your membership
As we share our produce with you, we receive respect and appreciation directly from you. That feels awesome! 

Your membership fee paid in the spring allows us to afford all of the up front costs of bringing this high quality produce to you during the harvest season. There are no government subsidies for small food producers like us.
Your support encourages us to continue sustainable land stewardship. Remember my farming practices are holistic and chemical free. 
 
Our box relies heavily on familiar items. A seasonal assortment of vegetables, greens, roots, and herbs. Again, Recipes are provided for less familiar vegetables.

How many people will this harvest box feed? 

This is by far the most common question we get.  We have found that the amount of produce a household consumes varies greatly. This depends on how often people eat out or entertain, whether people are vegetarians, vegans, or omnivores, and whether they are going to supplement their diets with things like bananas, oranges, avocados and other things that don’t grow in your area.  
We only offer full shares, If you think a full share could be to much for you then one option 
that might work for you is to find a friend or neighbor who would like to share it with you.
There are lots of families that will find that their wellness box suits their needs. 
Others will love our Wellness box, but will desire more produce than we provide, so they purchase additional local produce at the farmers market, 
Honestly if we were eating the amount of veggies we should be eating on a weekly basis, a full share is really not enough.

The fresher your produce is, the more vitamins and minerals it has. We do not use machinery or chemicals. On that note here are some things to consider. I want this to be a great experience for you and me, Again I want to remind you that we are a small farm and your food is local , no chemicals and very fresh,

Depending on what you are used to there could be some produce that you do not like or have never had. This can be very hard for some people. The people who will enjoy our wellness box the most are those who enjoy most kinds of produce and like trying new things.  I want you to keep in mind that I make no guarantees that you will like everything in your box.  It is important that I make that clear right from the beginning. 
If your primary goal is to get the most nutrition out of your produce for your dollar then this is the place for you. Welcome aboard.

The 2014 Season: Sign ups start in February
Starts June 3rd through Oct 14th That is 20 weeks of receiving a wellness box     
The price for  a full weekly wellness box share is $700.00 for the full 20 weeks. If you break that down it is only $35.00 a week or approximately 5.00 a day. 
If you choose to make the full payment when signing up you only pay 675.00 getting a $25.00 discount. OR...
You can make the payments of $350.00 each. One when you sign up and the second payment no later than August 1st
You can pick up your weekly wellness box every Tuesday. Pick up time is from 9;00 am -Noon at the Mountain Warrior Kung Fu School.  Once you sign up you will receive more information about pick up.  
Call or email our farm if you have any more questions.

To sign up: 
Call 503-843-1594
E-mail:  mountainmamamagic@gmail.com or radicalcanarysue@gmail.com 

Make Checks payable to; TDS, LLC

New:  Herbalicious Community Supported Herbalism 

From June - December (Seven Months)

The community supported herbalism is ideal for anyone who would like to use natural healing on a more regular basis, and use petroleum free products.  

You will receive 3 items , handmade new products each month

Products made seasonally

Items range from: pesto, elderberry syrups, tinctures, elixirs, powders, creams, salves, soaps,  fun teas, cold and flu products, infused oils, infused vinegar, body care products, medicinal teas 

You will learn more about new plants and herbal products

Build your herbal medicine chest

Receive product that will nourish your body

All products made with intention, love and from your local herbalist.  

From June to December 

Price:

45.00 a month

OR 

Full payment for seven months $280.00