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Allergy season is once again showing its ugly face.
Goldenrod and many other rag weeds are affecting the eyes, nose, and lungs of many people. If you are one of those people who suffer now is the time to be pro-active and start your protocol of prevention.
There are several pharmaceuticals and over the counter items that may help but I choose to use natural remedies such as herbal teas, bee pollen, honey, quercetin, and mushroom extracts.
Bee warned… Happy sneezing!!!

This weeks tips on Biodynamic Gardening and planting by the moon cycles. Friday 11th and Saturday 12th are Fruit Times. Monday 13th through Wednesday 16th are Root Times. Thursday 17th and Friday 18th are Flower Times. Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th are Leaf Times.

Hay, should be cut at Flower Times.
Begin queen bee rearing at Flower Times.
Happy planting and harvesting.

Root Times, Root crops such as radish, beet, celery, potatoes, onions etc. Planting and harvesting at this time produce good yields and have very good storage value.
Flower Times, All types of flowering plants. According to the North American Biodynamic Calendar 2014 "cut flowers have the strongest scent and remain fresh for longer if cut at flower times, and the mother plant will provide many new side shoots. If flowers for drying are harvested at flower times they retain the most vivid colors .
Leaf Times, Leaf plants such as cabbage, lettuce, spinach, parsley, herbs, and agricultural food stuff such as hay, straw, amaranth, alfalfa, sorghum, oats etc.
Their are days which are called Unfavorable Times and may cause negative iinfluence on growth, taste and storage value. It is recommended that no planting take place on these days.
Fruit times: plants include beans, peas, corn, tomatoe, cucumber, pumpkin.