Janice Cohoon

Anne Miller wrote:Bethany, thank you for sharing.

I also use rosemary as a mouthwash.  Now that you have suggested a hair rinse, I may just try that.

And yes, your post was very helpful.

Rosemary is amazing for a hair rinse!

Hi Janice again, I forgot to ask in my post earlier if anyone knows if you can use choke cherries medicinally? I have alot of them growing near my RV where were are planning to spend the winter and they are just going to waste as the deer don't seem interested in eating them.

Welcome Patrick! This tool looks like a very handy addition to any gardeners tool box! Thanks for the giveaway.

Several months ago I sprouted lemon seeds in paper towel in a dark cabinet.  2 of the seeds are growing very well. I live on Canada's east coast and the lemons were outside in warmer weather but were being eaten by earwigs so now they are growing in a sunny window inside.

Chris Tully wrote:For me, normalcy bias has eroded with age and experience. I used to consider the “front” yard as a sacrosanct place ghat must be a green lawn. But over the years I have found that I just can’t grow enough plants in just the back yard so I started putting more and more in the front yard!

Now living in a 1/4 acre lot with a large fraction dedicated to wooded wetlands that I cannot touch means I don’t have a lot to work with, but I am gradually turning my whole lot into garden!

I love  that you are using your "precious " front lawn as beneficial garden space. Here where I live almost everyone has a huge front lawn and have to dedicate precious time and money keeping it groomed. Why not grow food and medicinal plants and fruit trees to gain benefits from what grows there! It's one of the best changes a person can make💗

We just bought a composting toilet that we will be using in our RV. There is currently a rental crisis here in N.S. So we will live in it until we work out a more permanent solution.  We are considering building a rammed earth home...but on the subject of composting toilets we think it will be a much better option than using the conventional toilet that comes with the RV. The pros far outweigh any cons that we might face and simplifies living on my husband's brother's land. We were able to get one for half price, it had been used a few times and the people selling just didn't like it and wanteda regularflush toilet. We were very happy since we were about to spend twice that much on a new one!

Thanks for sharing this fascinating article about growing 2000 year old seeds it's amazing 👏

Hi Janice here,
I've been reading your thread on sleep issues with avid interest! I was struggling with sleep for awhile and still do at times but nothing to compare with what some of you are experiencing. Lowering stress is important but not easy.
I ha e found getting outside in the morning sun even if it overcast and getting lots of light in my eyes has helped, I also take magnesium that's high absorption but I also use magnesium cream at night and I rub it on the bottom of my feet. This magnesium doesn't go through the digestive tract and is applied directly to the skin for an effective remedy for pain and sleep. I have been bike riding lately because the weather is amazing right now on the East Coast of Canada. Refined sugar causes me trouble so I try to stay away from it or limit it. I have trouble with racing thoughts at night but most of the time I get sleep which is something that eludes you all and I can't imagine what you face each day. I have on occasion taken something for sleep ( Tylenol PM) and it's worked wonderfully the first few times and then not so well. I take it when I'm desperate not like people here who have to take something daily. I'm not qualified to give advice on sleep issues  but if anything I do can help someone I would be happy about that. It sounds like many things have been tried already. Pills definitely give a quick fix but have serious side effects or just stop working as has been mentioned and i like to avoid them if possible but im not an insomniac either.  Natural remedies take much longer to work but can become much more effective over time. Green drinks can also help with overall well-being because they are easy to absorb nutrients your body needs! I'm not sure if any of this is helpful but I must also mention strength training,  I am about to get back at that because I remember sleeping better than I ever had in my life, it helped chronic pain and so much more. I did a minimal amount of 1 hour 3 times a week and the results were astounding ! Also I'll mention getting outside first thing in the sun if possible and in nature or a park as much as possible.  Make sure you get enough Natural salt , i add it to my water with a slice of lemon to stay hydrated and avoid packaged chemical filled "food"as much as possible 😉 I also avoid using most store bought products like body cream ,soap and toothpaste.  I make my own most of the time and avoid synthetic scent. You can make something as simple as a body moisturizer with herb infused oil and beeswax  , but if not you can but it from the health food store of farmers market. Making changes for overall health goes a long way 💯 It's a combination of things for the good of your overall health.  I hope you all can find something that helps in some way to give relief 🙏 I also forgot to mention I drink one or two shots of beet juice a day to help my high blood pressure but the other benefit is helping me sleep!
The post about turning off wifi is something I want to investigate   I've heard about this a few times now and think it makes total sense 🤔

Hi Everyone,  this may be off the topic being discussed but I'm trying to find out if anyone in Nova Scotia has found an engineer who will stamp a butt and pass log home?

This is incredible! Thanks so much for this fantastic video, it's so educational.