Friday, July 11, 2014

Weekly FarmScape Services Now Available in New Hampshire


Watch the social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and more.  People are concerned about their food.  Is it organic?  Is it non-GMO? Will the grocery store carry it?  We they continue to carry it?   FOOD SECURITY IS ON EVERY PERSON'S MIND IN AMERICA.  It's not just sourcing good food.  It's about the quality of food AND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF RECEIVING IT.

MicroGreensNH formed FarmScapeNH for people in New Hampshire who are concerned about food, what's in it and whether it is organic and non-GMO.  Take a look at our services which we provide year round - that's right - spring, summer, fall and even winter food production just for you and your family. 

We do a FREE Yard Survey AND:
  • Make recommendations about raised beds and cold frames for winter food production
  • Make recommendations about seed sourcing and soils
  • Make recommendations about creating your food forest and permaculture techniques
  • Make recommendations about organic fertilization and pest management
  • and much more

We will design a UNIQUE FarmScape
for You at Your:

Home
Restaurant or
Business


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The Benefits of Wheatgrass in Your Diet are Immense


Wheatgrass may appear like a simple grass, but it is actually among the most powerful natural detoxifying agents. In fact, it has been said that just about one ounce of wheatgrass is equivalent in nutritional value to more than 2 pounds of leafy green vegetables! From supressing the appetite to reducing body odor to preventing cancer, wheatgrass has a place in your diet.

Wheatgrass contains more than 90 minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium as well as essential enzymes and 19 amino acids.

  • Acidosis:  Its alkaline minerals are essential for cleaning out the tissues and maintaining the alkalinity of the blood, making it effective in combating acidosis.
  • Alzheimer’s Disease, prevention:  This is one of the very few juices that can actually remove heavy metals from the system. Regular consumption will greatly help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and any other mental problems.
  • Anemia:  The high grade content of iron in wheatgrass juice makes it a great blood builder, increasing red blood cells count. It regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body.
  • Anti-inflammatory:  The high alkalinity properties makes it the perfect choice of food for people suffering inflammatory ailments, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Anti-oxidant:  The high anti-oxidant content helps neutralize free radicals and oxidation that find their way in the body. It helps reduce the harm caused by air pollutants like carbon monoxide or cigarette smoke.
  • Athletes foot:  The anti-bacterial effect of wheatgrass juice helps to relieve the itchiness caused by athletes foot. Soak your feet in a small bucket with distilled water pre-mixed with two ounces of the juice.
  • Bad breath (halitosis) and body odor:  The ability of this green juice to detoxify the lymphatic system and gastro-intestines, makes it a wonderful help in reducing or eliminating bad breath and body odor.
  • Body building:  Wheatgrass juice contains a long list of amino acids that are the building blocks of protein. It is reported to contain almost 50% protein (almost three times more than that of beef). So, forget protein powder, instead, incorporate this miracle juice into your daily routine.
  • Cancer:  The fine chlorophyll and beta-carotene obtained from wheatgrass juice is beneficial in fighting and preventing cancer. A variety of flavonoid compounds found in this grass are powerful anti-oxidants and anti-cancer agents. Studies have indicated at least a 40% risk reduction in cancer development.
  • Candidiasis:  The anti-bacteria effect of wheatgrass creates an unfavorable environment for yeast and bacteria. Regular consumption of this juice will help to prevent further yeast and bacterial growth.
  • Detoxify:  Consuming this wonder juice regularly for detoxifying of the lymphatic system. It also helps eliminate encrustrations and faecal matter in the intestines and colon for a healthier gastro-intestines.
  • Diabetes:  The ability to regulate blood sugar level makes this green juice a suitable drink for diabetics.
  • High blood pressure:  The proteinous compounds in the high quality chlorophyll from wheatgrass has been found to be beneficial in lowering high blood pressure.
  • Immune system:  Drink 1-2 ounces of wheatgrass regularly to build your immune system.
  • Tooth decay:  Gargle wheatgrass juice to prevent tooth decay, relieve toothache, treat bleeding gums and control pyorrhea (infection and loosening of tooth sockets).
  • Weight control:  Because the nutrition in wheatgrass juice is so complete, it relieves your body of cravings, thus reducing the unnecessary need to overeat.
  • Wounds:  Pour two ounces of wheatgrass juice into a small bucket of distilled water. Use this water to dab generously on wounds, itchiness and sores; and experience great relief with accelerated healing.

Monday, June 30, 2014

After Playing Vivaldi, Lakota Flute Music and Frequencies to Our MicroGreens this Week - Bumper Crop of Pea Shoots

Great Farmers Market at Laconia on June 28th.

Every day at MicroGreensNH we play birds chirping and other music to our MicroGreens.  It's based on Dan Carlson's work in the '80s with Sonic Bloom and written about in The Secret Life of Plants and Secrets of the Soil, both by Peter Tompkins.   We play Vivaldi, Lakota Flute songs, Tibetan Monk chants, 432 and 528 frequencies and more ...

This week we had a bumper crop (high growth rates from seeding to market) of pea shoots and sold them as LIVE PLANTS in pint containers as well as cuttings from flats.  Sold Out all we had.






If you want more information on birds songs, music and plants, email MicroGreens Shaman at microgreens.nh@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Arugula Great for Health & Aphrodisiac



In Roman times Arugula was grown for both it's leaves and the seed.  Some people argue that Arugula and  garden vegetable named Oroth (mentioned in the Bible) are same.  During the 1st century AD, Arugula was used as a key ingredient in aphrodisiac concoctions.The seed was used for flavoring oils.  (Cambridge World History of Food).



Health benefits of Rocket Salad – also known as Arugula
  • Arugula is one very low-calorie vegetable. 100 g of fresh leaves provides just 25 calories. It has many vital phytochemicals, anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can immensely benefit health.
  • Arugula has an ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity, a measure of anti-oxidant strength)
  • Arugula is rich source of indoles, thiocyanates, sulforaphane, and iso­thiocyanates.  Together, these have been found to counter carcinogenic effects of estrogen and thus help benefit against prostate, breast, cervical, colon, ovarian cancers by virtue of their cancer-cell growth inhibition, cytotoxic effects on cancer cells.
  • In addition, di-indolyl-methane (DIM), found in Arugula has currently found application in the treatment of recurring respiratory papillomatosis caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and is in Phase III clinical trials for cervical dysplasia.
  • Arugula is a very good source of folates.  100 g of fresh greens contain 97 µg or 24% of folic acid.  If given to anticipating mothers during their conception time, folate helps prevent neural tube defects in the newborns.
  • Like kale, Arugula is an excellent source of vitamin A. 100 g fresh leaves contain 1424 µg of beta-carotene, and 2373 IU of vitamin A. Carotenes convert into vitamin A in the body.  Studies found that vitamin A and flavonoid compounds in green leafy vegetables help protect from skin, lung and oral cavity cancers.
  • Arugula is rich in B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), and pantothenic acid those are essential for optimum cellular enzymatic and metabolic functions.
  • Arugula leaves contain good levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful, natural anti-oxidant.
  • Arugula is one of the excellent vegetable sources for vitamin-K; 100 g provides about 90% of recommended intake.  Vitamin K has potential role bone health by promoting osteotrophic (bone formation and strengthening) activity.  Increased vitamin-K levels in the diet help limiting neuronal damage in the brain.  It may prove helpful  in the treatment of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
 MicroGreensNH grow Arugula in the Asian and Rainbox mixes.  It is also grown by itself by Special Order.