by Billie Nicholson | Aug 6, 2016 | Beans, Legumes, Lentils, Peas, Sprouting Seeds
What are Legumes? A legume is a plant species that has seed pods that split along both sides when ripe. There are nearly 250 varieties of legumes, including beans like soy, pinto, white, kidney, lima, red, black, navy, pink, peas like black-eyed, green, and split, as...
by Paul Eident | Apr 8, 2015 | Gardening, Sprouting Seeds
edited from presentation by Jason Matyas of Seeds for Generations If you’re getting the gardening itch, now is the time to start getting plans together. Depending on where you live, the ground may still be frozen or covered with snow right now, but before you know it,...
by Paul Eident | Mar 16, 2015 | Bean Sprouts, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, Lentils, Peas, Preparedness, Sprouting Seeds, Survival skills, Wheat
Sprouts are one of the most concentrated natural sources for all life’s building blocks. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes, amino-acids, and trace elements. Seed sprouting is a capability everyone has, no matter where you live. It is a...
by Paul Eident | Mar 5, 2015 | Preparedness, Sprouting Seeds
Sprouting Seeds for Fresh Greens If you are craving some green, crunchy plants in your diet, or have kids that need a science project, consider sprouting some seeds. Seeds are dormant baby plants sleeping inside connected to their food supply. To be classified as...
