Reading List

Little 40-day banana plant. Looks a bit better after I fed it some composted goat manure.

Companion Planting:
https://permaculturepower.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/5549980086_d2340229ac_o.jpg
Cute lil graphic on companion plants and how they are beneficial.

http://www.ghorganics.com/page2.html
A more extensive list, arranged in alphabetical order.

http://www.gardenguides.com/410-good-amp-bad-companions-vegetables.html
A convenient table showing garden plants' best buddies and mortal enemies.

Prewashing Fabrics before Sewing:

http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/the-prewash
I have had cotton items that I sent to be sewn, and they shrunk after I've worn them once. What a sad waste of fabric. A previous tailor would actually prewash the fabric for you if it needs it. I think I'd rather do it myself now.

Eating & Wellness:

http://wellnessmama.com/4981/10-uses-for-chia-seeds/
I've always wondered what the big deal is about chia seeds. I am still undecided on whether to give them a try, but this is good info nonetheless. Perhaps as a thickener?


http://divinehealthfromtheinsideout.com/2012/05/factors-that-deplete-minerals-from-the-body/
I've read how modern agricultural practices deplete nutrients and minerals in our body, so I was curious to know if other modern practices do the same. This list is indeed extensive: excess sugar, coffee, vegetarian/vegan diet, various medications, birth control, etc.  

http://mothering.com/health/balancing-biochemistry-an-interview-with-stephanie-cave?page=0%2C0
I haven't finished reading this whole article, but it certainly looks promising. Dr. Stephanie Cave is a doctor focused on medicine-nutritional therapy and in this article discusses sources of toxicity.

http://www.naturalnews.com/035973_mosquito_repellents_clothing_summer.html

Kitchen Tips & Tricks

http://sherylcanter.com/wordpress/2010/01/a-science-based-technique-for-seasoning-cast-iron/