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Comment on Moore Oklahoma, Our Hearts Are With You by artemisoutloud

artemisoutloud — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:01:19 +0000

Yes, Jill, those poor folks in Moore will rebuild their city one slow, determined step at a time..

Comment on Moore Oklahoma, Our Hearts Are With You by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:20:15 +0000

Yes, they have really come a long way in two years, Di. I know the folks in Moore will rebuild their lives the same way.

Comment on Moore Oklahoma, Our Hearts Are With You by artemisoutloud

artemisoutloud — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:27:32 +0000

Yes, there is always hope, Jill. Look how far Joplin has come.

Comment on Of Rocks and Snakes by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:44:38 +0000

Ron, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, even if I don’t agree with you. I don’t anthropomorphize snakes (speak or think of them as if they were human) at all, I treat them as a part of the living Creation that they are. Unfortunately, killing out of fear and ignorance is the most dangerous aspect of humankind and endangers so many wild aspects of the world in which we live. That being said, I appreciate that you don’t kill snakes in general.

Comment on Of Rocks and Snakes by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:34:14 +0000

I suppose they are. Probably taste like chicken.

Comment on Moore Oklahoma, Our Hearts Are With You by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:33:30 +0000

Thanks, Di. It’s just such a sad situation. But there’s been good news, too. And always, there is hope.

Comment on Moore Oklahoma, Our Hearts Are With You by artemisoutloud

artemisoutloud — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:54 +0000

Beautifully said, Jill….

Comment on Of Rocks and Snakes by Tonto

Tonto — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:16:27 +0000

Copperheads are good eating!

Comment on Of Rocks and Snakes by Ron E. Thorpe

Ron E. Thorpe — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:05:16 +0000

You all realize don’t you that over history the deaths attributed to these potent little criturs has created a very large thoughtform in the human unconscious that is the body of “fear” you describe which affects people and is seemingly based on nothing considering that even folks who have never seen one feel this reaction when seeing one for the first time. It is this “fear” that helps to keep one from going under from being too near to them and therefore is a survival instinct and wholly necessary. I’m reminded of folks like the Ausey who was killed by one of his’ beloved’ criturs with a stab to the heart that if considered correctly was the balance needed at the time to all this love and ‘dont fear’ energy he was propagating with his programs. I used to be an avid snake killer when I was a pup over 60 years ago but prefer not to disturb them presently because they are not poisonous around this neck of the woods. There are some creatures on this planet that were brought here via other means than evolutionary including humans and they are not desired in populating a humanized world and a list of them would include snakes which came from another universe entirely as raiders and we have had to defend against them ever since. What you see as snake species are a lower frequency form of the reptilians we have been oppressed by for hundreds of thousands of years. The stories in the bible of the snake in the garden of Eden was not just plucked out of thin air. Why was not a fish used or a tiger or a wolf or…? The dragons of old are not figments of our imagination but real and we are at this time trying to overthrow the last of these and so snakes in my mind are helpfull if they are knocking off the mice and rats that make life miserable for farmers and city dwellers but it is one thing to love all unconditionally but another to try to make the deadly serpents lovable in human terms. You can love all you like but if I had to deal with the death deliverers around here I would have to become a snake whomper in my old age and with a certain satisfaction. Love em if you like but I will stand fast and protect my family and neighbors however. You ones who love snakes need your heads examined. Just my opinion flawed as it may be…

Comment on Got Seeds? Get Local! by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:25:21 +0000

Thanks Julian. I’m glad your enjoying the blog!

Comment on Got Seeds? Get Local! by titanic

titanic — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:50:25 +0000

You know, I could have sworn I’ve visited this blog before but upon browsing some of the articles I figured out that it’s new for me. Still, I’m going to bookmark this blog and start following it regularly.

Comment on The Wonderful World of Mints – Part I – Identifying Mints in the Garden by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:42:03 +0000

You hit the nail on the head, Di – I do love plants! There’s only a few I can think of that I would say I don’t like! I’d love to see some pictures and hear more about how your Three Sisters Garden grows this year. I’m sure it will be fantastic!

Comment on The Wonderful World of Mints – Part I – Identifying Mints in the Garden by artemisoutloud

artemisoutloud — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:32:04 +0000

I do believe you love ALL plants, Jill! Our Three Sisters Garden is planted now, so if it rains on it really well, maybe it will come up soon! Happy Gardening! Di

Comment on The Wonderful World of Mints – Part I – Identifying Mints in the Garden by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:51:24 +0000

Thanks, Martha! It’s one of my favorites, too! And I could write about them for the next month and still not touch on all of them – so many wonderful plants in that family. Makes me want to run out and pick up a few more!

Comment on The Wonderful World of Mints – Part I – Identifying Mints in the Garden by Martha

Martha — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:46:10 +0000

One of my favorite plant families! So many to choose from that you could write about them for days and I’d enjoy every post. Love your blog!

Comment on The Wonderful World of Mints – Part I – Identifying Mints in the Garden by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:35:31 +0000

That sounds really good, Gary, especially as I sit here with my first cup of Joe for the day! I have just started some chocolate mint in the garden this year and hope to have enough to start using later this season. I’ll have to keep that combination in mind…

Comment on The Wonderful World of Mints – Part I – Identifying Mints in the Garden by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:33:25 +0000

Thanks, Di. I love this family of plants. It has so many beautiful specimens, both wild and cultivated, that are good for food and medicine! Next week will be all about traditional Mentha mints.

Comment on The Wonderful World of Mints – Part I – Identifying Mints in the Garden by gary redinger

gary redinger — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:33:22 +0000

Chocolate mint for those mornings when you grab a few crush and throw in your coffee, makes the whole day better.

Comment on The Wonderful World of Mints – Part I – Identifying Mints in the Garden by artemisoutloud

artemisoutloud — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:13:50 +0000

LOL! I grow at least nine or ten mint species and cultivars in my own garden….interesting, Jill!

Comment on Saving Seeds: Open Pollinated vs. Hybrid by Jill Henderson

Jill Henderson — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:16:16 +0000

Yes, they absolutely can (and do!) on both counts. Not only that, but they can cross with related species of wild plants. You might be interested in reading my article GMO's: A Modern Disaster I am always happy to answer questions about GMO's and saving seed.