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‘Genetically engineered doomsday’: Bayer’s GMO soil microbes pose potentially serious agricultural risks

January 23, 2024 -

(Article republished from YourNews.com)

Bayer, in collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks, has been developing genetically engineered soil microbes, raising alarms about the potential for a catastrophic impact on agriculture. The concern is that these modified microbes could spread uncontrollably, leading to soil contamination on a scale that could significantly disrupt farming practices.

This initiative by Bayer is part of an effort to replace traditional fossil-fuel-based ...

Home gardening tips: How to create potting soil for hanging baskets and containers

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Coffee grounds can also be added to the rest of your garden soil and flowerbeds.

Ensure a bountiful growing year by learning how to make your own potting soil mix for hanging baskets and containers.

Visit Homegardeningnews.com for more tips on how to keep plants in hanging baskets and containers healthy.

Watch the video below for helpful gardening tips for beginners.

This video is from the Deconstructing Conventional channel ...

Home gardening basics: 11 Fast-growing vegetables you can harvest in 2 months or less

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Doing so ensures that come spring, if the frost doesn't recede enough to grow crops, you will still have food in your stockpile. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com)

To maximize your time and effort, here are some fast-growing vegetables that you can harvest within 20 to 60 days after planting.Vegetables you can harvest within 20-30 days

Here are some of the vegetables you can harvest within 20-30 days:

Green onions

Green onions are a fast-growing spring vegetable ...

China negotiating with Cuba to put training base on soil just 90 minutes from America’s shoreline

June 21, 2023 -

During the first Cold War, the communist regimes of Cuba and the Soviet Union were friendly even to a point of having Russian nuclear missiles placed on the island for a short period of time (see the Cuban Missile Crisis). Now, it looks as though China is following in the footsteps of the old USSR.

"China and Cuba are negotiating to establish a new joint military training facility on the island, sparking alarm in Washington that it could lead to the stationing of Chinese ...

WATCH as soil and food expert Dr. Elaine Ingham discusses the earth-destroying effects of chemical agriculture

May 07, 2023 -

This was the basic message conveyed by scientist and author Dr. Elaine Ingham, who spoke with Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, in a recent Health Ranger Report about how chemical agricultural inputs must stop in order to save humanity and the planet from certain destruction.

In the following video, Ingham shares a wealth of knowledge about healthy soils, organic, bioregenerative foods, and other things involved with growing truly sustainable food while still remaining economically ...

RED DAWN ALERT: Chinese agents are being sent across Mexican border to prepare for attacks on U.S. soil

February 15, 2024 -

Gatestone Institute Distinguished Senior Fellow Gordon G. Chang recently outlined a number of very compelling signs that such attacks are in the works. One is video posted on X showing recently arrived Chinese migrants firing pistols, including a Chinese woman operating a sniper rifle.

Chinese citizens cannot possess firearms and the migrants had only been on U.S. soil for three weeks. As Chang points out, it seems like an odd way to spend one’s time immediately after ...

The 30-day countdown begins on Friday… the next great total solar eclipse on US soil… April 8th, 2024

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In August of 2017 America went crazy for the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse on US soil since 1918 and it provided a great opportunity for scientists and all sky watchers. What was referred to as “The Great American Solar Eclipse” took place on August 21st, 2017 when the moon passed between the sun and earth. Total solar eclipses occur somewhere on Earth every year or so, but generally cast their shadows over oceans or remote land masses.  If you missed the 2017 total solar ...

Iran declares RED LINE: If U.S. strikes Iranian soil over three soldier deaths, Iran will strike numerous American targets throughout Middle East

February 04, 2024 -

As the world waits to see how President Biden responds to the killing of three U.S. soldiers by Iranian-backed militias in Jordan, Iran is drawing a red line that it is ordering the West not to cross, or else.

Biden says he has already decided what Iran's punishment will be, but has not yet publicly disclosed what it is. This came after numerous meetings between Biden and military and national security advisers who presented him with a range of potential options that ...

A serving of apple cider vinegar a day can support healthy weight loss goals, new study reveals

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However, the research team advised that you still need to do more than just consume apple cider vinegar every day. Details of the study were published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples and is naturally high in acetic acid.

This superfood is also popular among health enthusiasts because it offers several health benefits, from antibacterial properties to antioxidant effects and the potential to help control ...

Dive into the world of berry foraging: Unravel the secrets to spotting and gathering Mother Nature’s sweet treasures

a month ago - acidic soil. Blueberry leaves are sometimes red, especially during autumn. The leaves are small and oval to lance-shaped.

Blueberries have a unique five-pointed star shape on the underside of each blueberry. Berries that fall off the plant are already ripe.

Unripe blueberries may appear green or red. Once they turn blue, wait several days before they’re at full ripeness.

Raspberry (Rubus strigosus, etc.)

Raspberries grow in sharp-prickled bushes ...

How organic farming practices preserve biodiversity in the natural world while growing healthy abundant food

May 29, 2023 -

Scientists at the Rodale Institute, a non-profit dedicated to research on organic farming, note that organic farming practices enrich the soil, allowing it to hold more air and water and supplying crops with a steady release of nutrients while also hosting a robust population of beneficial microorganisms that play important roles in plant health.

Here are some organic farming practices that help preserve the biodiversity of the natural world while, at the same time, allowing ...

Scientist claims NASA discovered ALIEN LIFE on Mars 50 years ago, but the agency may have accidentally KILLED it

September 05, 2023 -

Schulze-Makuch said NASA conducted an experiment that involved adding water to the soil, which drowned any life hidden in the Martian landscape.

The Viking Labeled Release experiment first returned positive for metabolism, but a related investigation found no trace of organic material.

According to Schulze-Makuch, the water containing a nutrient solution in the soil may have contained too much liquid and that "[any life] died off" eventually.

Skeptics ...

Gardening tips: How to start a concrete block raised bed garden

June 26, 2023 -

If you want to grow different crops in lousy soil, you can do so with a concrete block raised bed garden. (h/t to SurviveDoomsday.com)

Usually, stacks of concrete blocks are associated with building construction sites, not gardens, so it is unusual to see tomato plants sticking out of them.

While the idea of putting a rectangular stack of concrete blocks in your yard sounds like an eyesore, you can make sure they complement your landscaping by planning ahead.

There ...

Food freedom: Gardening options for self-sufficient preppers

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According to Survivopedia, gardening can be adapted to nearly any available space – whether you have a rural property with sprawling plots of land or a tiny apartment with just a windowsill and no backyard.Vertical gardening

You can make the most of limited space, such as balconies, patios or small gardens, by growing plants – including flowers, herbs and vegetables – vertically. With the right setup and care, vertical gardens can help create privacy screens, reduce the risk ...

DIY cleaning tips: 8 Surfaces to avoid if you’re cleaning with vinegar

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However, keep in mind that vinegar can damage certain surfaces because it is acidic. To prevent any damage, avoid using vinegar cleaning solutions on the following surfaces and items. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)Carpets

While some DIY tips recommend using vinegar for pet stains, it is not as effective as specialized enzymatic carpet cleaners.

Vinegar may temporarily mask the odor, but it is not enough to address the underlying cause. It's better to use a carpet cleaner ...

Arizona passes “Grandpa in the Garden” bill to allow farm composting of DEAD HUMANS into the food supply via biosludge applications

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House Bill 2081 and Senate Bill 1042, together known as the "Grandpa in the Garden" bill, both passed and were signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs on March 29. As such, Arizonans will now have the ability to compost their dead loved ones, allowing their remains to be spread on gardens and farms as "fertilizer."

Sponsored by Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R-Gilbert) and Sen. T.J. Shope (R-Coolidge), the Grandpa in the Garden bill passed in both chambers with little opposition after being ...

Gardening tips: 12 Non-toxic ways to get rid of weeds in your driveway

May 23, 2023 -

Weeds come in all shapes and sizes, and they can take over almost anywhere, including your driveway. If you want to keep your driveway free of weeds, here are some non-toxic methods to try. (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com)

While store-bought weed killers are effective, they aren't safe to use if you have pets, livestock or young children around who could be exposed to the many harmful chemicals in them.

Below are several options to try if you are looking for a safe ...

Marjory Wildcraft and Mike Adams discuss how growing your own food can help you survive an ENGINEERED FAMINE

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Over the last two years, more than 150 sabotage incidents of food facilities, distribution hubs, meatpacking plants and others have been recorded. The recent wildfires in Texas that impacted cattle and meat supply also attest to this.

This engineered famine is also happening in Europe. Dutch farmers have pushed back against these attempts to control food through regulations that are putting them out of business and bankrupting them. Farmers in other countries are also pushing ...

GULP! Study reveals DANGEROUS levels of heavy metals in many US beverages

June 22, 2023 -

A group of scientists from Tulane University in New Orleans disclosed the shocking discovery through a study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. They tested 60 non-alcoholic beverages from a grocery in the Crescent City that are commercially available across the country. These beverages include single and mixed fruit juices, plant-based milk, sodas and teas.

The study authors used inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to generate atomized ...

13 Things to add to your to-do list for summer gardening

June 29, 2023 -

Organize, sharpen, sanitize and restore your gardening tools

Sharp-rust-free tools will make your gardening tasks much easier – whether it means digging into the soil or cutting through weeds.

If you keep your tools in good shape, you won't need to replace them as often.

Remove any rust or build-up that might be corroding them. Once the tarnish is removed, add a coat of boiled linseed oil to help stop the oxidation process. For shovels and trowels, you can use a handheld ...