The Permaculture Hub ๐ŸŒฟ
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A place to talk all things Permaculture. Check out webinars, workshops and up and coming courses.
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Welcome everyone to the Permaculture Hub ๐Ÿฆ‹โ€ฆ this is a group that you will find info, blogs, links to webinars, courses and podcasts on permaculture and what we are up to. Feel free to share articles, blogs or info pertaining to Permaculture ๐ŸŒฟ .
If you have questions about your property please ask!
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Starting in 10 minutes. Join me on Live X Spaces.
If anyone is interested, we are offering an intro to permaculture course April 18th thru the light cellar. ๐Ÿฆ‹โ€ฆ this is a webinar that you will be sent a link to watch or the recording for afterwards to watch at your leisure. The cost is $35 with half the proceeds going to ATMOS.org 2:1 tree planting program.

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Amazing work!โ€ฆ rock walls, tree archways, tree fences.. pushing limits and utilizing traditional ways to create definition, boundaries and character ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿฆ‹โ€ฆ what can you do on your property to create this on a smaller scale??
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๐Ÿutilize logs or rocks around planting areas.
๐Ÿplant with intention and create windbreak or rows for boundary.
๐Ÿgather rocks and make herb spirals, mini walls to plant against and for vines or creepers to provide depth.
๐Ÿutilize long branches for entrances and twist, or tie together to start to train them in the direction you want them to go. You can also utilize trellis work and then weave in vines to create the same look.
๐ŸUtilize sticks to frame around a tree ( creating shape of choice - circle โญ•๏ธ etc) then weave sticks between surrounding frame work to form a mini fence. Fill with compost, mulch and rocks.

๐Ÿฆ‹so many ways to interact and create texture and dimension to your property๐Ÿฆ‹

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Next steps noted in comments and how to make a great Salve will come in the coming weeks.. ๐ŸŒณ
Forwarded from Soulmonkeywellness and Serendipity Permaculture (Soul Monkey wellness & Serendipity Permaculture)
Western Balm of Gilead ๐ŸŒณ

Originally referenced in the Bible, Balm of Gilead is said to be from the region of Gilead ( NE of the Sea of Galilee -in modern day Jordan).

Many species of tree have come forward as the suspected medicinal gem. Commiphora gileadensis ( Arabian balsam tree), Pistacia lentiscus and more specifically Pistacia terebinthus ( Turpentine Tree).

๐ŸŒณThe Turpentine tree appears to have some of the strongest lineage and referenced in scripture in multiple languages.

In North America and Western Herbalism, we refer to Balm of Gilead as the beautiful resin from the Balsam Poplar buds ( Popilus balsamifera) or Narrowleaf balsam poplar ( Populus angustifolia)or Cottonwood buds (Populus trichocarpa) and this time of year is the best time to gather it!

This resin produces methyl salicylate, and is the highest in the late winter or early spring. This chemical compound is the precursor to acetyl salicylate which is what they use in aspirin.

When we are able to mindfully extract this and utilize it in tinctures, oils, salves and creams, you will find it has extremely powerful medicinal qualities.

Some of these include ;

๐ŸŒฟAnalgesic ( relieves pain)
๐ŸŒฟHeals to wounds
๐ŸŒฟSupportive of arthritis and rheumatism
๐ŸŒฟMuscle soreness
๐ŸŒฟMucous reliever ~works the lungs
๐ŸŒฟCough relief
๐ŸŒฟHeadache relief
๐ŸŒฟFever support
๐ŸŒฟEczema and skin ailments
๐ŸŒฟCan use with other medicinal remedies for synergistic effects

In the coming weeks I will post a recipe and directions to make your own oils and salves ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒณ

โšก๏ธForaging mindfulness techniques

๐ŸŒณCorrectly identify your trees
๐ŸŒณOnly forage from land that you have permission
๐ŸŒณDo not over forage and only take what the tree can reasonably gift
๐ŸŒณDo not damage the tree
๐ŸŒณChoose closed buds

Check out comments for Next Steps ๐ŸŒฑ
One last reminder!
For those interested in a little webinar, come join us tonight! You will get the recording if you canโ€™t make it! Proceeds go to ATMOStree, a 2:1 tree planting program.

https://lightcellar.ca/products/intro-to-permaculture
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