Author Archives: The Libertarian Gardener
Is it really August?
Well maybe not quite but close enough. The garden is in full bloom. I have more carrots zucchini and cucumbers than I know what to do with. It seems to creep along and them its on you full bore. I … Continue reading
Is it Spring Yet?
Yes I think it is!!! I started my tomato plants (seeds) 2 weekends ago. My last frost day is April 15th but I have learned not to put warm weather crops like tomatoes and peppers out until about May 1st. I … Continue reading
Where does the food come from? Where do the seeds come from?
Monsanto. Watch this short video. Be safe. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=monsanto+exposed&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=F34456C23C1FF790B68DF34456C23C1FF790B68D Watch the video in the link above. Are you pissed off yet? You should be.
USDA Refuses to Investigate GE Alfalfa Contamination
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog » Blog Archive » USDA Refuses to Investigate GE Alfalfa Contamination. See the link above. The USDA refuses to investigate contamination of Alfalfa. More proof of the ties to government and Monsanto that illustrates the … Continue reading
I can’t beleive they left that part out.
ITS ABOUT THE PESTICIDES….. I Just read the argument for initiative 522. Initiative 522 is a proposed Washington state law that would require food companies to show it on the label when the food contains genetically modified organisms. Who wrote this!!! … Continue reading
US government on verge of shutdown as House votes to delay health law | World news | theguardian.com
US government on verge of shutdown as House votes to delay health law | World news | theguardian.com. The House Republicans are holding the nation hostage to fight a law that has already been passed by the legal process. This … Continue reading
Sending a message: what the US and UK are attempting to do | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | theguardian.com
Sending a message: what the US and UK are attempting to do | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | theguardian.com. Please pass on the link to the story above. What is happening probably concerns you, if you are reading … Continue reading
Dinner salad
I just picked the salad. garden fresh herbs in the spaghetti sauce too. No I’m not trying to brag. I just think it’s cool.
Roundup: The sneaky and cheap contraceptive hiding in your food
Roundup: The sneaky and cheap contraceptive hiding in your food. Here is another great testimony against the use of Round UP ready GMO crops. Grow a garden. Shop at local farmers markets. Buy organic if you can. Support movements for labeling … Continue reading
“Our government has clearly violated the Fourth Amendment by collecting information on millions of Americans”
The quote above is from Us Representative Thomas Massie. http://massieforms.house.gov/news/email/show.aspx?ID=XMKHKQMPINNBKYDQLSZVI744AM WASHINGTON – Rep. Massie (R-KY), cosponsored landmark legislation this week that would have prevented the National Security Agency from indiscriminately collecting of millions of Americans’ phone records. The amendment to the … Continue reading
US will not seek death penalty for Edward Snowden
That headline in the guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/26/us-no-death-penalty-edward-snowden-russia Oh my god, I can’t believe how pissed I am. It should read: “We will give Edward Snowden a ticker tape parade if you let him come home”. He broke the law by revealing … Continue reading
GM Maize and Roundup can Cause Tumours, Multiple Organ Damage and Premature Death
Originally posted on apt-get GNU/Linux:
In a study published in “Food and Chemical Toxicology” researchers led by Gilles-Eric Seralini from CRIIGEN have found that rats fed on a diet containing NK603 Roundup tolerant GM maize or given water containing…
Does Your Police Department Make You Feel Safe?
Actually, yes they I do. I read the article in the Wall Street Journal about the SWAT teams that are more and more prevalent in many cities. The story cited several instances of abuse by “warrior cops”. Rise of the Warrior Cop. It … Continue reading
Why Should I Care About GMO Foods?
Initiative 522 is an initiative that will go up for vote in Washington State. It states that Foods that contain Genetically Modified Organisms will be labeled as such on the package. The initiative isn’t asking for a ban on them. It … Continue reading
Start Each Day With a Fresh Glass of Juice
One of the many reasons to have a garden.
I had a massage yesterday….
I knew that would catch your attention….I really did, It felt great. Its been a long week. I need to water some stuff in the garden and reflect on some of the things going on in the world. The president … Continue reading
Why would we have a terrorist on the cover of the rolling stone?
Its sensational, it gets people pissed off and talking about it. It made the national news on all three networks. Thank goodness it draws my attention away from news that might affect my rights. That might actually affect me. Did you … Continue reading
Have a Compost Bin
Here is a link to some compost bin plans: http://www3.uwm.edu/Dept/shwec/publications/cabinet/html/compost/Bin%20Plans.htm
What’s with the cabbage?
How are we supposed to catch the bad guys then?
If the United States government can’t listen in on everybody else’s telephone conversations and examine their internet records and chat conversations how are they supposed to catch the bad guys? Isn’t it just like spying – so we can catch people who … Continue reading
Edward Snowden inflames US-Russian tensions with Moscow meeting | World news | guardian.co.uk
“I did what I believed right,” he said. “I did not seek to enrich myself. I did not seek to sell US secrets. I did not partner with any foreign government to guarantee my safety. Instead, I took what I … Continue reading
Can we contain GMO crops?
We cannot control or contain GMO crops. The government is not going to protect us. Pollen from GMO crops pollinate neighboring crops. Wasn’t there just an incidence of GMO wheat that mysteriously appeared in a field in Oregon? http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/jun/22/agriculture-oregon-monsanto-gm-wheat?INTCMP=SRCH. The owners … Continue reading
So what is up with GMO crops anyway?
It is true that much of the public is being misinformed. The practices of modern agriculture and large scale farming are leaving the soils depleted of nutrients. Growing more in less space causes plants to grow weaker and susceptible to … Continue reading
John Stewart describes how the Monsanto Protection Act was snuck in under our noses. – YouTube
This gives a view into the underhanded and sloppy way things are done in congress and how self serving entities can get legislation passed with apparent ease. John Stewart describes how the Monsanto Protection Act was snuck in under our … Continue reading
NSA scandal delivers record numbers of internet users to DuckDuckGo | World news | The Guardian
Here is an interesting story of an internet search engine that does not store your personal information. NSA scandal delivers record numbers of internet users to DuckDuckGo | World news | The Guardian. Even if you have nothing to hide; … Continue reading
I mowed the Lawn Yesterday…
And boy it was hot out there! Not for some I suppose. I am in Washington State so we don’t have blistering heat like Texas and Arizona. It was about 83 – which is pretty decent really. Especially if you’re … Continue reading
Edward Snowden: US surveillance ‘not something I’m willing to live under’ | World news | The Guardian
Edward Snowden… We should probably be pinning a medal on him and the government will try to hang him. Take 7 minutes of your life to see the second half of his interview and judge for yourself. Is he a … Continue reading
Harvesting some Garlic
I Harvested some garlic today. I planted this last fall so it has been a long time coming. Today is July 7th. The variety is Italian Late.
Grab A Couple Cucumbers
Today I will begin the process of Hardening off some cucumber starts and some Lettuce starts. Lettuce grows so fast and bolts in the heat that If I don’t keep a seedlings started throughout the summer I seem to run … Continue reading
Edward Snowden is a whistleblower, not a spy – but do our leaders care? | World news | guardian.co.uk
By all means, consider Snowden a hero, a traitor or a complex individual with a mixture of motives and interests. Lots of opinions about Snowden are valid. He is a necessarily polarizing figure. The information he revealed speaks to some … Continue reading
Quick Garden Tour
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Freedom and the Fourth Amendment
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly … Continue reading
Chicken sausage brats
Great links – no nitrates Try chicken instead of pork. They have fewer calories and less fat than pork. Look for varieties with no Nitrates if you are sensitive to nitrates and sulfites. http://www.livestrong.com/article/283850-why-is-sodium-nitrate-bad-for-you/
10 things Americans eat that are banned elsewhere – Health – MSN Healthy Living
10 things Americans eat that are banned elsewhere – Health – MSN Healthy Living.
Health and Freedom
Hi I am Todd Gardner and I am the Libertarian Gardener You might ask: What the heck is that? I believe that Health and Freedom are integral to happiness, Both for us as individuals and for the planet. I also believe … Continue reading
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