Plants for a Future: Edible and Useful Plants for a Healthier World: 1

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Unfortunately, there are always some people who view plants like this as a means of making lots of money. I disagree with the hardiness of Zone 7: This species grows fine in South Germany at elevations up to 500-600m, where late frost until May and harsh frost during winter time (below -20°C) is common. So I'd say a zone 6 classification seems more appropriate here. Snake Oil", no way. to all the skeptics out there...take your blinkers off, open your minds and hearts. For maximum nutritional value, eat the fruit raw if you like it. It is also possible to dry fruit for later use, or to cook it for use in preserves etc. Grafting is best carried out in late winter to early spring, once the sap is rising in the trees but before they come into leaf. So long as you follow a few basic rules, grafting is quite a simple operation and even the complete novice can have good results.

Crataegus schraderana. This tree, which also grows about 20ft tall, produces juicy fruits around a half to three quarters of an inch in diameter, with an extremely pleasant flavour. Ken Fern said that it has one of the most delicious fruits he'd ever eaten from a plant of the temperate zone, and that he would far rather eat this fruit than a strawberry! Goji is very easy to grow. Simply get some berries from a health food store, an asian market or online and soak them for a few hours in warm water. Scrape out the seeds and rinse them off. They should sprout within a few days (3-5). Plant them in well draining soil for an easy plant to grow. I have grown this plant in Portugal from seeds of Lycium barbarum dried Berries one year later the plant is 1 meter tall. I live 1 Km away from Atlantic Ocean in Portugal A sweet tonic decoction made from the fruits is used to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels[238]. It acts mainly on the liver and kidneys[61, 176, 238]. The fruit is taken internally in the treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, poor eyesight, vertigo, lumbago, impotence and menopausal complaints[238]. The fruit is harvested when fully ripe and is dried for later use[238]. The root bark is a bitter, cooling, antibacterial herb that controls coughs and lowers fevers, blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels[61, 176, 238]. It is taken internally in the treatment of chronic fevers, internal haemorrhages, nosebleeds, tuberculosis, coughs, asthma etc[238]. It is applied externally to treat genital itching[238]. The bark is harvested in the winter and dried for later use[238]. Diuretic, purgative, [61, 176]. The plant has a long history of medicinal use, both as a general, energy restoring tonic and also to cure a wide range of ailments from skin rashes and eyesight problems to diabetes[206]. A tonic tea is made from the leaves[206]. The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids and other bio-active compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids, which is fairly unusual for a fruit. It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers[214]. Search by Habitat Woodland (Plants that grow in a woodland) Canopy (Tall trees) Secondary (Not so tall trees)I have a farmyard animal business too and have not been to a vet for any animal related illness since I started using HG juice as a treatment and preventative. In November I Bought some plants in pots. Two where not yet pruned as usual, but where a bit bushy.

Crataegus submollis. This species grows about 25ft tall. The fruit is sub-acid, dry and mealy according to the books, but you may find it better than expected. Just try to find one growing wild and transplant it, it should be easy if you live in north america.

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