The return of the “Booch”

It had gotten out of control. I was brewing six quite large jars of Kombucha a week, while making my own organic juices to add after the first fermentation part. One day I get the bright idea to try and use Mate instead of regular tea as a starter and my scoby (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeasts) crew was never the same. As any smart brewer will tell you, always save a starter scoby. Problem is, that one got a gnat family reunion after the lid (use cloth not paper towels!) was compromised. Now after about two years of Kombucha brewing hiatus, I have decided to bring the “Booch” back.

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This Radio Programme is AWESOME

Sustainable World Radio is by far one of the best things I’ve heard coming out of the radio lately. Most stuff I listen to is all about injustice, government, and all around bad news. Very interesting and necessary so as to be informed on what’s going on in the world. However this can get to be a little to much. For example Japan’s tsunami, the torturous condition under which Bradey Manning is being held. Just to name a very few. I’m not trying to depress anyone just making a point.

I came across Sustainable World Radio two days ago and have heard several of their archived programmes. This reminds me to look at solutions and not so much at problems. Botanical Medicine for Home Healthcare with Kami McBride is filled with great info on this herbalists view of life. Life Within the Soil with Doug Weatherbee is a very interesting account on what our soil is. City Repair with Mark Lakeman is all about reclaiming urban spaces in order to bring us closer together. All in all, this fully recharged this green man’s eco battery! Hope you give a listen and get something good out of it.

Good Weeds # 1

So I’ve realised that there is way to much info to put on just one post. Here is the first instalment of Good Weeds….



On February 27, I went to an awesome Urban Forage Event ran by Nance Khelm. It took me a long time to post this because of issues I had that day, and research that had to be done.

I’m going to put info on “weeds” that Nance shared with us, and later when I’m done with those I’ll post info that comes my way on Good Weeds.

Also, I’m no Herbalist nor registered doctor. This is educational ONLY! If you want to try some of this stuff, consult what ever kind of authority you wish.

That being said…..

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