Hi. I'm Michael Pilarski and I was touring around the Kaua`i and Hawai`i islands in April and May, 2018, looking at agroforestry systems. In this video, I'm going to show you what agroforestry systems look like; what characterizes them. I'm thrilled that I get to do it with my good friend Paul Massey who is the manager and steward of the splendid Kaua`i Food Forest.
Skeeter shares how to harvest Hawthorn flowers. Filmed May 15th 2018 near Port Townsend, Washington.
Crataegus monogyna is one of the most common species used as the "hawthorn" of traditional herbalism. The plant parts used are usually sprigs with both leaves and flowers, or alternatively the fruit ("berries"). Hawthorne has been investigated by evidence-based medicine for treating cardiac insufficiency. Crataegus monogyna is a source of antioxidant phytochemicals, especially extracts of hawthorn leaves with flowers. (Wikipedia)
A Youtube film by Felicia Cowden. 1:12.17. May 28. 2017.
Using indigenous microorganisms to heal our soils and grow healthy food.
Check this out. An important message from Kauai. Korean natural farming. An enjoyable and entertaining lesson.
