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"When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds; your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be".
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Nature's Own Valentine
Taken from a collection of poems and daily thoughts
Poems of the Earth
The dawn awakening, sunrays like
Golden shoes dancing upon the silver
Gossamer web.
Golden whispers radiant
From the sun as she beams
Her love upon the awaiting trees
Of green and of brown trunk.
"I love you forever, and I am always
Here for you," she whispers.
Birds rest upon a silk-like golden beam
To sing a song of love which echoes
Far beyond the realms of now.
"I love you forever," calls the grass of green.
"Forever," echoes the flowers of grace.
Babbling streams glisten within the warmth of
Gold and silver love.
Nature entwined with arms unseen,
Kisses soft and undetected.
"I love you forever."
Words spoken deep within Nature's call.
"I love you forever," words spoken by youth and
Maidens fair as they stand amongst it all.
-Caroline Dawn Soffe
ALERT! Amber's Organics has a special request to all of my lovely customers.
I am introducing my " Organic Hall Of Fame" photo album. We need pictures of YOU with your favourite product ( or seeds, growing, garden, etc) with a comment about why you love it, make them fun and show your creative flare & just be your natural self. you will be added to the new Face Book & Website albums. Please send all pictures to my email address firstname.lastname@example.com
Hall Of Fame Celebrities of This Month!
Maud Fernandez on Aug 20, 2016
Amber's Organics has not joined the gofundme website to raise much needed funds for the new done home and workshop. I thank those who have already contributed, you certainly are my heros. These funds are used wisely, every last penny is valued and committed to the project in hand.
Please donate via gofundme at https://www.gofundme.com/2c8qpetq
The origins of the S.A.G.E shack are held within the desire to be as self reliant as possible. To utilize what we have, to get what we need. These funds are used wisely, every last penny is valued and committed to the project in hand.
Amber's Organics LLC presents: S.A.G.E Shack
Sustainable and green empowerment.
Clothes for cause! Our clothes are brand new, or lightly worn and ready for recycling. We have brand names and quality items at an affordable cost in the tiniest shop around. You see, we have a goal. We need to generate funds to be able to complete our much-needed workshop and ECO Dome home B & B. We need your support and good works. Anything purchased will go towards a great project that will benefit our community.
New and unworn with S.A.G.E label.
We encourage you to get good use out of all you buy. Be proud to be a no waste warrior. Items are Vegan & Biodegradable.
There are many joys to sing about in this life, there are many causes to speak up for, words to be shouted for justice, for peace, to protect, to warn, to enlighten and to love. The spoken word is a mighty tool when used correctly, it can bring light to darkness and darkness to its knees. The human voice has much work to do in one short period on earth, it needs to be nurtured and restored to its full capability. Many illnesses, dietary errors and environmental factors can contribute to soreness, hoarseness, loss of tone and clarity, and vocal pain or tenderness. When ones voice is dulled it can be a dramatic challenge to the individual.
Natural herbal remedies have skillfully been used extensively over centuries to strengthen the voice, throat and vocal chords. Soothing inflammation, coating the membranes and nourishing the tissues. The healthy effects create a more resilient environment to deal with the harshness of internal antigens and bacteria that can biuld up in the mouth and throat.
My tasty tea has some of the most powerful ratio blends of herbs to help in the healing of your throat.
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Recommended starter seed garden: Holy basil Rama, Burdock, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Nettles, Hyssop, Calendula, Cayenne, Garden Sage, Lavender, Echinacea, Peppermint, Flax.
Certified Pyrethrum - natural insecticide.
Source of one of the safest of all insecticides.White daisy flowers contain pyrethrins which act directly on the nervous systems of aphids, mites, leafhoppers, cabbageworms and other insects.
Make your own insecticide Pyrethrum Spray!
NEW! Organic Neem Seed
Neem is known for its anti-bacterial, anti-septic, and insecticidal properties and is used in a number of herbal cosmetic, health, and hygiene products.
The New flyers are ready....yippee!
News This Month!
Now a into the third year of the TX move and what a challenging time it has been adversity has not been shy in its presence but despite it all things are taking shape again. We are making improvements for the new Herb Shoppe show room and it all looks good. The new wood floor is down thanks to two Rock Stars who took on the task to help. One my Beloved Husband Fern and the other his Ex band mate from the legend Christian Rock Band "Paradox", Manny Castillo - lead Singer, these chaps were big in the 80's and 90's and still are even more amazing today. The dynamic duo did a great job, well done Lads!. I have been uploading pictures on Facebook and more shall follow as we slowly make this vision a reality. I added a few of my own handmade terrariums which look beautiful hanging from the ceiling, and a Eco system self sustaining fish tank to create a more harmonious feel plus it grows beautiful herbs Once this is finally open I shall be having an open day, and so locals please pop over and tell me what you think. This year I also started off seeking out a shop front locally (all on Facebook) it may be time to expand in a few months as my vision grows bigger by the month. Cannot wait, this year is our year!
Update! I am now going to have to battle the city to get permission to open my herb shoppe officially, unforeseen and unexpected it may be but let God prevail. I shall be open appointments only until then but rest assured we shall get there and adversity is merely our teacher. High hopes, hard work and soon things shall be where I envisaged them to be.
I continue to revamp the website, with better checkout for your convenience, more options for payment and better shipping rates to offer, more assessable features, updated pictures so that you can see your favourite products with ease, and I cannot wait to get your comments in the final results.
We are also going to seen at local craft fairs, heat of the sun Gigs, trader markets, updates and news will follow as life unfolds in big ole Texas.
Creator of earth inspired organics, literally!
I noticed this very unhappy tree outside HEB.
"Recycle Michael" puts up my new sign. He is a true blessing and the most resourceful individual. Bless you Mike!
More additions to our rescued Cats gang, 4 strays we found lost and starved are now fatter and much happier living not too far away, a wild young stray almost coming to hand of late called named, Saved, joined the gang a few months ago, and new rescued fun loving kitten, Sage, who now lives with me, so all food is gratefully eaten and appreciated.
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Bless you!
FANTASTIC FEEDBACK. Please read my wonderful feedback on eBay and Etsy (and Hall Of Fame here) to see how much Amber's Organics herbal works is appreciated. It makes me feel utterly blessed and humbled to serve. To be able to contribute in a such a miniscule way and have recognition is truly a gift. Thank you for your generous and caring support of my herbal cause. Your own suggestions are always appreciated, so do not hesitate to write to me at my email address. email@example.com
It is a good time to start collecting your next years seeds for planting. Get started with my herb and vegetable pages, add a few tomatoes too and be prepared. I have new seeds in stock to inspire your drive.
NEW! Bo Tree - Bohdi Tree.
(Pipal) Sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists; Buddha meditated non-stop for 7 years under a bo-tree until he reached liberation. Has anti-bacterial properties. Fine houseplant like Ficus benjamina. Slow to germinate.
The Miracle Gynura Plant
Antiviral Miraculous Detoxifying Herb.
Gynura procumbens is the new superfood. In Java, the young shoots of this plant are eaten raw as a vegetable. Singaporeans find it more palatable if the leaves have been blanched in hot water before consumption. This would be a matter of taste.
Ultimately, you are what you eat. For someone living with diabetes nothing could be truer. When it comes to maintaining good blood sugar levels, a healthy diet is vital. People with diabetes have to take extra care to ensure their diet is properly balanced with their insulin and oral medications. The right meal plan will also help any person living with diabetes improve their blood glucose levels. In Thai, this herb is known to reduce blood sugar and reverse diabetes. It is called "Longevity Spinach" it is said to be effective on Type 2 Diabetes and has proven to lower blood glucose on type 1 diabetes as well. Being an anti viral and anti-inflammatory herb it has the ability to help regulate not only the blood glucose, but also blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It has also shown promising results against viruses such as cancer and HIV.
General studies:
Anti-Inflammatory: Study of ethanol extract showed antiinflammatory activity.
Antihypertensive: Study showed the oral administration of aqueous extract significantly lowered blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Results suggest GPE may be useful for prevention and treatment of hypertension through increasing NO (nitric oxide) production in blood vessels.
Glucose Lowering: Ethanolic extract of leaves significantly suppressed elevated serum glucose levels in diabetic rats. The extract did not significantly suppress glucose levels in normal rats. Results conclude the leaves of GP may be biguanide-like activity.
Abundant Leaf Proteins / Peroxidase: Study found few abundant proteins from the leaves of GP; among these, peroxidase was found the most abundant of the extracted proteins. Results suggest a natural source for peroxidase for use in the cosmetic and skin care industry.
Nutritive / Antioxidative Properties: Ethanolic Gynura extract exhibited the highest antioxidative properties in every assay. Nutritive evaluation suggests the extract is a good protein source and may have positive effects on free radical scavenging and iron chelating.
Gynura procumbens Medical Toothpaste: A Gynura procumbens toothpaste invention consists of" gynura procumbens (Lour.) extractant of 1-20%, glycerol of 20-55%, diglycol of 10-15%, abradant of 20-45%, carboxymethyl cellulose of 0.5-1.5%, sodium dodecyl sulfate of 0.5-2%, additive of 1-4%, essence of 1-2% and saccharin of 0.1-1%.
Anti-Ulcerogenic: Study results suggest the ethanolic leaf extract of Gynura procumbens promotes ulcer protection as shown by significant reduction of ulcer area, histologic decreases in ulcer areas, with absence or reduction of edema and leucocyte infiltration of submucosal layer.
Anti-Diabetic: (1) Study evaluating the water extract of G. procumbens in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats showed a hypoglycemic effect by promoting glucose uptake by muscles. (2) Study results suggest the antidiabetic effect may be mediated through the stimulation of glucose uptake and the potentiation of insulin action.
Toxicological Evaluation: Administration of a methanol extract of G. procumbens did not produce mortality or significant changes in various parameters in both acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies.
Besides the above medicinal properties, according to the Plant Resources of South East Asia (PROSEA), this plant is also used in Africa, where the boiled leaves are applied externally to relieve general body pains and raw leaves for rheumatic pains. Dried and pounded leaves are mixed with oil and applied as a poultice to treat skin complaints. It also used for the treatment of kidney problems and dysentery.
Longevity Spinach (gynura procumbens) can be eaten fresh like a salad, stir fried with other vegetables, juiced, and also enjoyed as a cup of tea. It has a very delicious taste.
This plant grows easily from stem-cuttings. Seeds are not available. It is best grown in well-draining, fertile soil that is kept moist at all times. Semi-shade is preferred by this plant although it can be slowly adapted to grow in full sun, provided the plant does not dry out at the roots. Initial planting under direct sunshine will result in burnt leaves and stunting in growth. Growth should resume once the plant has acclimatised to its new growing conditions.
Gynura procumbens grows as a scrambling perennial plant with stems that can extend 18-20 feet long if left to grow. The fleshy leaves are bright green, and rather smooth to touch. The shape of leaves can vary depending on the growing conditions and they can range from roundish to ovate in shape but are all shallowly toothed at the margins.
In shade, they are darker green and appear rather flat but under direct sun, the two sides of each leaf may develop a slight V shape along the mid-rib and take on a lighter green color. The plants I have seen so far have green leaf undersides although I read that there are plants with purple undersides.
The stems can be totally purple or have patches/specks of purple. From the above description, one can observe that Gynura procumbens can be highly variable.
Gynura will climb if you let it but it is easy to keep it as a small bush in pots with regular pruning (harvesting/eating).
Amber's Organics sells organic Gynura plants in Biodegradable pots for easy transplanting for only $10 per plant.
Call/Text 219 267 7326 to purchase your plant and start on your way to better health.
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This natural, all-in-one astringent is both balancing and soothing to distressed skin. Alpha Hydroxies gently exfoliate while fruit acids balance your skin tones over all appearance. The youth promoting addition of DMAE gives your skin a perfectly polished appearance. This fresh scented astringent does a seriously good job without stripping your skin and causing excessively dry or oiliness. The flower extracts in this formula work together to create a powerful, yet gentle product to reveal flawless skin. It smell amazing too.
The new DMAE collection is finally here.
Recipe of the month.
A most revered women of true substance. Saint Hildengard, the enlightened Nun.
Spelt Energie Cookies
Hildegard writes:
"These cookies take all the bitterness out of your heart and calm your nerves. They open your heart and your five senses, provide for a good mood and cleanse your senses; [they] reduce all bad juices, provide for good blood quality and make you productive and strong."
The cookies are an ideal remedy for nerves, to increase efficiency and support mental abilities, concentration, vitality and strengthening of the sense organs. They provide for a good mood eliminating gloominess and sadness.
Spelt energy cookies
400 g, spelt flour, 250 gr. butter, 150 gr. unrefined sugar, 2 eggs, a dash of salt, 20 gr. ground cinnamon, 20 ground nutmeg, 5 gr. ground cloves, 200 gr. sweet almonds
Dust a working surface with flour and distribute the butter in little pieces. Add all remaining ingredients, knead together quickly and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 2 - 3 mm and cut out cookies. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 180 ˚C for 20-25 minutes.
Spelt energy cookies, "quenched" wine and a blue chalcedony necklace all help combat stress! Free yourself from the stress of everyday life with spelt energy cookies, perhaps light a candle and drink a "quenched" wine for relaxation. Bring 1 glass of wine to a vigorous boil, add 1/2 glass of water, "quenching" the wine. Enjoy warm in small sips. Removes emotional stress, rage, anger and sadness. Highly recommended as a reconciliation drink for quarrelers. Wear a chalcedony necklace. In the evening "quenched" wine is a reliable sleeping aid and together with 1-3 energy cookies helps you to distance yourself from the worries of the day.
Our health requires that we keep our inner harmony and contentment even during times of stress by not letting the stress affect us without controlling it. With stress our resistance collapses and disease can take its destructive path. Too many oxygen radicals bombard body cells and the gall bladder "over-sours" the blood. This is how auto-immune diseases develop where body cells may get attacked auto-agressively by one's own immune system. Traditional medicine recognizes over 20,000 mostly incurable auto-agressive diseases such as cancer, heart attack, rheumatoid arthritis, excema, diabetes, colitis and asthma, to name only a few.
Constant stress puts our body into a state of alarm and signalizes that we are in a life-threatening situation. This raises not only blood pressure but also the level of cortisol and weight. The body pads itself with fatty tissue to cope with this emergency. Only when the constant stress ceases will both the high blood pressure and the weight plummet.
New sprinkler jars, so much easier to refill and use.
Hot Shot is my new spicy decongestant, not for the faint of heart.
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.
Hippocrates 431 B.C.
And now onto something for your garden's delight!
Yarrow has quite outstanding properties, medicinally and for the restoration of your garden, it adds grace to anywhere it may be planted. As I work on my new formulated Diaphoretic (Increases perspiration and opens pores) Bath made with Yarrow extract I ponder Yarrow's many benefits and would like to share a little info.
Growing yarrow is more than medicinal. The plant itself can be grown near other plants to increase their resistance to disease, and improve their flavor or fragrance. Yarrow is also surprisingly effective at increasing the breakdown of compost; I have seen a ratio of 1 small leaf to an entire wheelbarrow of raw material! While this may or may not be the case, after harvesting and cleaning the entire plant, be sure to throw any damaged leaves and the unused stems, into the compost. Yarrow is also a useful natural fertilizer for the garden.
Medicinally, yarrow is a must have herb. It is bitter and astringent, making it a natural helper for digestive problems. Yarrow is one of my go to herbs to help break a high fever. Keep powdered yarrow in a small container, to sprinkle on a wound to stop bleeding. Not to take the place of medical care in the case of severe injury of course, yarrow is definitely useful as a home remedy for those little cuts and scrapes we deal with occasionally.
Use a decoction of yarrow for a soothing skin wash. It is also good to use as a mouthwash to soothe inflamed gum tissue. Don't forget its deer and mosquito repellent properties as well!
Growing a vegetable garden as an integral part of frugal living.
There are so many today who for various reasons are incorporating more frugal living tips into their everyday routine. How quaint. Most folks practice "frugal living" for survival purposes—in other words they have to in order to stretch the paycheck and home budget from week to week.
But even people with plenty of money have good reason to embrace frugal living techniques. You might want to avoid waste, reduce your carbon footprint, or simply to put more money away for a rainy day.
Whatever the reason for your desire for more frugal living, you are in excellent company and a multitude of resources are available to you. Having your own vegetable garden can seriously reduce your food bill if you plan things properly. Buying plants, seed, garden implements, compost and other items thought to be necessary for proper gardening can become quite expensive if you don't watch it!
As summer fast approaches, I would like to suggest plants that will repel mosquitoes in your landscape and how to use these plants to enjoy the outdoors during summer. In addition to the plants that repel mosquitoes I would like to suggest additional, eco-friendly ways to keep mosquitoes from your outdoor living spaces.
Some areas of the southeast have had drought busting rainstorms and even with the tremendous amounts of rainfall, these areas are still considered to be under drought conditions. With the severe amounts of rainfall that comes into an area, and the warmer temperatures of the season that is a sure sign the pesky mosquito is not far behind.
The plants that I am suggesting will repel mosquitoes from your outdoor living space. There are a few suggestions when planning to use the plants mentioned to enhance the natural repelling abilities:
vUse the plants in containers around your patio, deck, or outdoor living space such as patio tables and chairs.
vUse the plants in containers or planted in the ground by your front door and your back door.
vLemon Grass is the #1 recommended plant to grow in the landscape and in containers to use around your patio, deck or outdoor living spaces to repel mosquitoes during the summer.
vBefore having outdoor activities brush the Lemon Grass to release more of its fragrance.
vLemon Grass can be used in cooking.
Here are a few suggestions recommended to do in addition to using the recommended plants:
vFix all outdoor facets that drip.
vDrain your birdbath twice a week and refill your birdbath.
vTurn your empty outside pots and containers upside down to prevent the containers from collecting water.
vDrain your plant saucers that collect water once a week, mosquitos lay their eggs in stagnant water.
vTo reduce numerous other flying insects, including mosquitoes, plant marigolds in containers or in the landscape.
There are additional benefits to adding mosquito-repelling plants to your landscape. A few of the benefits are that the mixture of plants listed can be used in addition to repelling mosquitoes, but also used as herbs in cooking, the trees listed will attract additional wildlife such as birds to the garden to give natural predators of mosquitoes a safe heaven, the majority of the plants are nectar and larval food plants for butterflies in your area, and the Silver Dollar Tree can be used in your fresh cut flower arrangements as greens.
Ageratum or Floss Flower: Ageratum houstonianum. Type: Annual. Height: 6-12". Spacing: 6-8" apart. Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Butterfly nectar plant.
Basil: Ocimum basilicum. Type: Annual. Height: 2 feet. Spacing: 18-24" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Butterfly nectar plant, the leaves are used in cooking.
Cadaga Tree: Eucalyptus torelliana.Type: Tree. Height: To 80 feet. Spacing: 20-30 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun. Additional Uses: Attracts wildlife to the garden.
Catmint: Nepeta faassenii.Type: Perennial. Height: 2-3 feet. Spacing: 12-18 " apart. Additional Uses: Butterfly nectar plant, and your cats will love it. The picture on the right is Catmint.
Catnip: Nepeta cataria. Type: Perennial. Height: 2-3 feet. Spacing: 12-18 " apart. Additional Uses: Butterfly nectar plant, and your cats will love it.
Citronella Grass: Cymbopogon nardus.Type: Perennial in USDA Zones 9 and 10, annual outside zone 9. Height: 5-6 feet. Spacing: 3-5 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: The oil from the plant is used in citronella candles.
Clove Tree: Syzygium aromaticum.Type: Tree. Height: 20-30 feet. Spacing: 25 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: The flower buds are the spice of commerce, and attracts wildlife to the garden.
Horsemint or Lemon Beebalm: Monarda citriodora.Type: Perennial. Height: 12-30". Spacing: 12-24" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: The flowers can be used in fresh cut arrangements, nectar plant for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Lavender: Lavandula angustifolia.Type: Perennial. Height: 18-24". Spacing: 12-18" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Nectar plant for butterflies, flowers can be dried, in potpourris, and sachets.
Lemon Balm: Melissa officinalis.Type: Perennial. Height: 2-3 feet. Spacing: 12-18" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: All leaves can be used in potpourris, flavor hot and iced teas, and used as a substitute for lemon peel in cooking.
Lemon Grass: Cymbopogon citrates.Type: Perennial to USDA zone 8, treat as an annual elsewhere. Height: 2-3 feet. Spacing: 3-5 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: The leaves are used in cooking.
Lemon Scented Geranium: Pelargonium crispum.Type: Perennial. Height: 2-3 feet. Spacing: 12" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Nectar plant for butterflies, leaves are used in cooking, in potpourris, and sachets.
Lemon Verbena: Aloysia triphylla.Type: Perennial to USDA zone 8, treat as an annual elsewhere. Height: To 4 feet. Spacing: 18-24" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: The oil is used in perfumes; the leaves are used in flavoring teas and jellies.
Mexican Marigold Mint: Tagetes lucida.Type: Perennial. Height: 24-30". Spacing: 12-18" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Butterfly nectar and larval food plant, fresh flowers are used in salads, leaves are used as a substitute for French tarragon.
Mindanao Gum Tree: Eucalyptus deglupta.Type: Tree. Height: To 225 feet. Spacing: 30 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Attracts wildlife to the garden.
Pennyroyal: Mentha pulegium.Type: Perennial. Height: 6-12". Spacing: 12" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: A groundcover, nectar plant for butterflies, the leaves are used in the flavoring for fish dishes.
Peppermint: Mentha piperita.Type: Perennial. Height: 24-36". Spacing: 12-18" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Leaves are used fresh in hot and iced teas, butterfly nectar and larval food plant.
Pitcher Plant: Nepenthes alata.Type: Herbaceous perennial. Height: To 14 feet, usually grown in a hanging basket. Spacing: N/A. Light Requirements: Partial shade to shade. Additional Uses: Will attract and capture all types of pesky insects from your garden. The plant is available at local garden centers in hanging baskets and can be placed in tree limbs or placed on patio plant stands. The plant uses the insects it captures as fertilizer. The picture on the left is Mindanao Gum, and the picture on the right is Mexican Marigold Mint.
Prostrate Rosemary: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostrates'.Type: Perennial shrub or groundcover. Height: 12-18". Spacing: 2 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: The leaves are used in lamb and fish dishes, butterfly nectar plant, drought tolerant plant.
Red-Flowering Gum Tree: Eucalyptus ficifolia.Type: Tree. Height: 25-30 feet. Spacing: 20-25 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun. Additional Uses: After establishment in the landscape the tree is very drought tolerant, the leaves are fragrant, attracts wildlife to the garden, very showy red flowers in spring and summer.
Roman Wormwood: Artemisia pontica.Type: Perennial. Height: 18-24". Spacing: 12" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun. Additional Uses: Nectar and larval food plant for butterflies, drought tolerant plant.
Rosemary: Rosmarinus officinalis.Type: Perennial shrub. Height: 4 feet. Spacing: 3-5 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: The leaves are used in lamb and fish dishes, drought tolerant plant, and butterfly nectar plant.
Silver Dollar Tree: Eucalyptus cinerea.Type: Tree. Height: To 20 feet. Spacing: 25 feet apart. Light Requirements: Full sun. Additional Uses: Attracts wildlife to the garden, the foliage is used in fresh cut flower arrangements as greens, and dried floral arrangements.
Tansy: Tanacetum vulgare.Type: Perennial. Height: 3-4 feet. Spacing: 12-18" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Nectar food plant for butterflies. The picture on the left is Prostrate Rosemary, and the picture on the right is Pitcher Plant.
Wormwood: Artemisia absinthium.Type: Perennial. Height: 2-3 feet. Spacing: 18-24" apart. Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Additional Uses: Nectar and larval food plant for butterflies, drought tolerant plant.
A healthy vibrant garden requires organic nutrients like carbon and nitrogen. Compost is a natural recycling technique used by organic gardeners to put nutrients back into depleted soil. It can be made at home by reusing leftover scraps from the kitchen and organic matter from the yard. Check out our article on the benefits of compost for your garden.
Making compost is like baking a cake or making soup. When you make it the first time or two, you use a recipe. The recipe contains a list of ingredients and an explanation of how to combine them. If an ingredient is missing or isn't added according to the recipe the cake or soup might fail.
This also applies to compost, there is a recipe. There are specific ingredients that require specific measurements. Furthermore, like your cake recipe the ingredients must be combined in a certain way for the recipe to succeed.
Below is a recipe for two different types of compost piles. One is high maintenance and will produce compost quickly in four to six weeks. The other is a low maintenance recipe and who knows when you will have compost. It could be one month, two months or even a year before you have usable compost.
Spring and fall are great times to start composting as there are plenty of ingredients available from your own garden and kitchen waste. So clean up the yard, follow the recipe below and start composting!
Note: You will need nitrogen (N) and carbon (C) at a ratio of one part (N)itrogen to three parts (C)arbon.
(N)itrogen (one part) components consist of:
(C)arbon (three parts) components consists of:
Water - You will need just enough water for the pile to be moist, not wet.
Air Circulation
What NOT to add to a compost pile:
Ashes from coal or charcoal, cat litter or droppings, dog waste, fish scraps, ashes from untreated wood, meat, fat, grease, oils, bones, milk, cheese, yogurt, potatoes, sawdust and wood shavings from chemically treated wood.
Recipe for a high maintenance compost pile:
If you want compost quickly and you aren't afraid of a few quick chores then this recipe is for you.
Compost can be made in a pile in the back yard or a bin according to the compost chef's preferences. Keep in mind that if you mix your compost in a pile, it needs to be protected from varmints. You can easily do this by surrounding the pile with chicken wire or by building a wood enclosure. Make sure that any large ingredients, like paper bags or garden waste, are broken down into small pieces so that they will quickly decompose.
For maximum production of your compost pile, combine all of your ingredients at once. Don't keep adding ingredients to the bin. Every time a new ingredient is added to the pile, the decomposition process starts over. That's why it is a good idea to have two piles going at the same time. Use one pile to collect the ingredients and a second pile that is engaged in the composting process.
To build your compost pile, first put a pile of twigs and sticks at the bottom so your pile will circulate air and breathe. Next, layer the (C)arbon and (N)itrogen ingredients on top of the twigs, starting with the (C)arbon ingredients. Continue with the (N)itrogen and then the (C)arbon, next the (N)itrogen and finishing with the (C)arbon.
Next add water. Add just enough so that the ingredients feel like a damp sponge that has been wrung out. To test for dampness pick up a handful of the ingredients and wring them out. If a few drops of water come out, it's perfect. However if a stream of water comes out, your pile is too wet. If the pile is too wet, add more dry ingredients and let the pile dry out. To help the pile quickly dry while keeping it oxygenated, turn it often using a shovel or a pitch fork, about once every day or two.
If you mixed one part (N)itrogen with three parts (C)arbon and your compost pile is damp like a wrung out sponge, it should heat to a temperature between 104°-160°, even in cold northern climates. Stir the pile about every four to seven days. Mix thoroughly. Stirring will move the cold ingredients into the warm center of the pile. Stirring replenishes foods and oxygen for the microorganisms that are hard at work breaking down the ingredients. Heat helps the ingredients quickly decompose and keeps the pile operating at its peak. Moreover, at 131° most disease causing pathogens die as well as pests, seeds and weeds.
You will know when your compost is finished when it smells earthy, contains small uniform particles and the color resembles dark brown soil and is light and fluffy.
Recipe for low maintenance compost:
If you don't care how long it takes to make compost, one month, six months, or even one year and you don't have time for weekly chores, then this recipe is for you.
Follow the above recipe. The exception, the ingredients of this low maintenance pile do not need to be combined at the same time. You can start your pile with a few ingredients and add ingredients as they become available. Furthermore, you don't need to stir this pile as often, just when you think of it. In this low maintenance recipe, do not add weeds or diseased plants because the compost won't get hot enough to destroy pathogens.
List of handy tools:
The following is a chart listing common composting materials
Amber's Corner. Garden Tip of the month.
Winston Churchill was a bigger-than-life statesman, military man and strong voice during the horror of World War II. He also wrote, receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature. He used words well. His wisdom is something to study for straight-forward talk.
"The price of greatness is responsibility."
Churchill understood responsibility. There is a valuable lesson here that if the United States is to be a leader in green living, we must act accordingly. Being green isn't always easy, but it's the right thing to do.
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."
Giving back to the planet is an honorable thing to do. There is a certain sense of satisfaction that comes from knowing that you are making green choices and reducing your carbon footprint. It's a personal thing. Some people may not car to make that decision, but you have. You are helping to make a better life for future generations.
"We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty."
One of the best ways to live a green lifestyle is to live within your means, using just what you need. America has become a society of plenty. It's not enough to have just one TV or stereo. The average American has lots of things. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average household has 24 electronic products. This adds up to significant portion of your home's carbon footprint.
"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference."
Some people write off actions like recycling or smart purchases, saying that they mean nothing. However, when taken as a whole, your choices and those of others make a big difference. Americans are embracing recycling more and more. Recovery rates of most items in the municipal solid waste stream continue to rise. It's the change in attitude that makes the difference.
Winston Churchill was a wise man in his time and still today. He has much to teach us about fortitude and courage even in the darkest times. His words can be an inspiration to you and others to make good choices that will benefit the environment and future generations. These selfless acts are the foundation of greatness.
Ingredients: green and brown yard waste, water as needed.
What does it exactly mean to live organically? Well, aside from eating organic foods, organic living applies to many things. This day and age, our home living environments are constantly inundated with products, many of which we have grown so accustomed to, that we really don't always stop to think if they could be affecting our health - especially in the long term. Many people who have made the switch to organic and natural living, oftentimes were prompted to do so because of unexplainable health conditions (such as allergies) that seemingly popped up overnight. It goes to show how much we truly don't know about the repercussions and effects of manmade chemicals and artificial substances present in our daily lives. If you stop to think about it, it makes perfect sense to live as Mother Nature intended us to. Even if you can't do everything organically, you can at least try doing things more naturally. Please take your time to read up on our organic living tips and articles presented below. If you're like us, you will be surprised how much there is to learn about organic living.


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Finance & Economics
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Marianne Abib-Pech
Leadership Expert
International entrepreneur Marianne Abib-Pech has experienced a meteoric rise in business leadership.£5 - £10K
Douglas Alexander
Former leading politician and strategic adviser
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Brazilian Economist
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Co-founder of Zopa
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Polar Explorer
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Moven Bank
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Ed Balls
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Former Portuguese PM
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Reuters Correspondent
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Financial Commentator
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David Blanchflower
Economcs Professor
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Theology Expert
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Economist & Business Correspondent
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Telegraph Economist
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Miranda Brawn
A trusted business, legal and diversity expert
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Todd Buchholz
White House Economist
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MP, Business & Innovation
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Frances Cairncross
Economist & Journalist
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Chinese Business
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Chatty Sport Host
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Ken Clarke
Former Chancellor of The Exchequer, Ken is the Conservative MP for Rushcliffe. He speaks on life and politics today and how he sees the world changing.£5 - £10K
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Freelance Broadcaster
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Steven Cochrane
Moody's Analytics
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Fortune Magazine
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Paul Craven
Behavioural Economics
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Declan Curry
Business Journalist
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David Daokui Li
Chinese Economics
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Alistair Darling
Former Chancellor
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Economic Expert
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Nadine Dereza
Business Presenter
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Arabia Monitor
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Jonathan Fenby
Trusted Sources
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Niall Ferguson
Economic Historian
Niall Ferguson is one of the world's leading historians of the global economy.Please Contact Us
Jose Maria Figueres Olsen
Former Costa Rica President
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Daniel Finkelstein
The Times
An award-winning journalist, former political adviser, TV panellist and columnist, Daniel Finkelstein is a sought after speaker.£2.5 - £5K
David Fishwick
Bank of Dave
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Economics Broadcaster
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Private Equity
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Professor & Keynote
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Former Columbian President
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Pankaj Ghemawat
Economist & Author
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Gemma Godfrey
News Journalist
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Ian Goldin
Globalisation & Development
Director of Oxford's James Martin 21st Century School, & former VP of the World Bank, Dr Ian Goldin speaks on future trends in technology, science, climate, demography, trade and finance.£10 - £15K
Felipe Gonzalez
Spanish Politician
The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.£15K & Over
Mikhail Gorbachev
Soviet Union President
As a keynote speaker, former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev reflects on the past and warns against dominence of any one political system.Please Contact Us
Peter Hahn
Finance Expert
An expert on corporate finance and governance issues, Dr. Peter Hahn is an exceptional keynote speaker on banking and finance having spent 20+ years in the city.£2.5 - £5K
Liam Halligan
Prosperity Capital Management
Liam Halligan is Chief Economist at Prosperity Capital Management - one of the world's leading asset-management firms.£5 - £10K
Tim Hames
Venture Capital Expert
Former chief leader writer and regular columnist for the Times newspaper, Tim Hames has the inside scoop on the murky goings on in the political and financial landscape.< £2.5k
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FT Columnist
Tim Harford writes a column in the Financial Times, and presented the BBC's Trust Me I'm An Economist. He is a charismatic keynote speaker, and spoke at TED Global.£5 - £10K
Mike Harris
Serial Entrepreneur
Founder & former CEO of First Direct & Egg, Mike Harris offers customised keynote speeches on entrepreneurism, technology, innovation and customer service£5 - £10K
Noreena Hertz
The Business Environment
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Anthony Hilton
Financial Journalist
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Nicola Horlick
Entrepreneur & Business
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Michael Howard
Former Politician
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Chas Howes
Former CFO of SuperGroup Plc
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Will Hutton
Brompton Bikes CEO
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business broadcast journalist
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Adit Jain
Indian Business
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Jason Jennings
Business & Leadership
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BRIC's Specialist
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Digby Jones
Former DG of CBI
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DeAnne Julius
CIA Analyst
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Michio Kaku
Theoretical Physicist
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Times Editor-at-Large
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Writer & Journalist
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Brett King
Banking Innovation
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Philip Kotler
Marketing & Management
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woman of wall street
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Norman Lamont
Conservative MP
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Graeme Leach
Mastermind in economics, geopolitics and global trends
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Nick Leeson
Banking Scandal Veteran
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Paul Lewis
Money Box
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Juan Licari
Moody's Analytics
Director at Moody's Analytics and head of the Credit Analytics team for EMEA, Juan Licari is an articulate and engaging speaker in English and Spanish.£5 - £10K
Rachel Lomax
Government Official
Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Rachel Lomax delivers keynote speeches on topics including the current economic climate & monetary position.£10 - £15K
Augusto Lopez-Claros
International Economist
Former Chief Economist & Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum, Augusto Lopez-Claros in an internationally renowned speaker.£15K & Over
Gerard Lyons
Economic Policy
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Pippa Malmgren
American policy analyst
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Vikram Mansharamani
Boom-bust Cycles
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Lucy P. Marcus
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Costas Markides
Business & Keynote
Costas Markides is a Professor of Strategic and International Management, he is an excellent keynote speaker on business and strategy and a best selling author.£10 - £15K
Paul Mason
Channel 4 News
Channel 4's Economics Editor, Paul Mason was appointed BBC Newsnight's business correspondent in 2001, making his first live appearance on 9/11.£2.5 - £5K
Renée Mauborgne
Broadsheet Columnist
A thought leader on business strategy, innovation and wealth creation, Renée Mauborgne is an impressive and engaging keynote speaker.Please Contact Us
Graeme Maxton
Author & Economist
Graeme Maxton is an author, events moderator and presenter.£10 - £15K
Daisy McAndrew
Economics Journalist
The former Economics Editor and Chief Political Correspondent of ITV News, Daisy McAndrew's knowledgeable analysis of finance and economics makes her a respected and popular corporate host.£2.5 - £5K
Steph McGovern
Business Reporter
Steph McGovern - the face of BBC Breakfast - is one of the most recognisable faces on TV, reporting from the worlds of international business and finance.£5 - £10K
Hamish McRae
Economics Journalist
An economics journalist and associate editor for the Independent, Hamish is a renowned speaker on the world's economy and the future.£5 - £10K
Esther McVey
Chair of the British Transport Police Authority
The Rt Hon Esther McVey was the Minister of State for Employment from 2013 – 2015 and is currently Chair of the British Transport Police Authority.£2.5 - £5K
Paul Moore
HBOS Whistleblower
Dubbed 'the HBOS Whistleblower', Paul Moore was the only senior UK banker top speak out publicly about the irregularities that he witnessed from the inside of a bank.£2.5 - £5K
Dambisa Moyo
Dambisa Moyo is a keynote speaker and an international economist who analyses macroeconomies and global affairs.£15K & Over
Naga Munchetty
Breakfast News
Naga Munchetty presents BBC One's BBC Breakfast regularly from Thursday to Saturday alongside Charlie Stayt.£5 - £10K
Moises Naim
Economist & Keynote
Former editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, Moisés Naím has written extensively on international politics & economics & the consequences of globalisation.£15K & Over
Andrew Neil
daily Politics
Former Journalist of the Year and one of Debrett's 500 most influential people in 2015, Andrew Neil is a respected figure in business, current affairs and politics.£5 - £10K
Joe Nellis
Management Economics
Professor of Global Economy at Cranfield School of Management, Joe specialises in global macroeconomics and business strategy.£2.5 - £5K
Kjell Nordstrom
Economist and Global Thought Leader
Strategic management guru, and self-styled enfant terrible of the world of business, Kjell Nordstrom attempts to make sense of the world, economy and society, with an unrivalled clarity and gravitas.£15K & Over
Jose Antonio Ocampo
Public Affairs
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Ana Palacio
World Bank
Ana Palacio is the ex Vice-President of the World Bank. She is an advocate of sustainable, inclusive development and an excellent keynote economics speaker.£15K & Over
Chris Patten
BBC Trust Chairman
Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.£15K & Over
Rupert Pennant-Rea
Bank of England
Rupert Pennant-Rea has had a varied career as economist, journalist, central banker and businessman. He is a knowledgebale and impressive keynote speaker.£5 - £10K
Sarah Pennells
Money Expert
Financial journalist and broadcaster, Sarah Pennells has a knack of explaining complex issues in an engaging and accessible way.£5 - £10K
Robert Peston
ITV News
Robert Peston is a former award-winning Business Editor at the BBC and current Political Editor at ITV.£10 - £15K
Sebastian Pinera
Ex President of Chile
Harvard trained economist Sebastián Piñera, a businessman-turned-politician, was Chile's first Conservative president in decades.£15K & Over
Michael Portillo
Former Cabinet Minister
A charismatic and engaging speaker, Michael has made the successful move from politics to TV & journalism, as well as being the UK's favourite single mum!£5 - £10K
Vikas Pota
GEMS Foundation
Vikas Pota is a commentator on all aspects of the UK-India business relationship and Indian political scene, and is called upon regularly as a keynote speaker£2.5 - £5K
Jeff Randall
Jeff Randall Live
Jeff Randall was the first business editor at the BBC, editor at large of the Telegraph, and presented politics and news programme Jeff Randall Live.£5 - £10K
Damian Reece
Financial Commentator
Damian is Head of Business for the Telegraph Media Group and is responsible for the company's business and financial coverage.£2.5 - £5K
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Rodgers says long-term injury remains biggest concern
Green Bay - Packers QB Aaron Rodgers won't rule himself out of any game - including this week against the Minnesota Vikings - but he knows what the risks are if he comes back too early.
Appearing on Packers Live with Larry McCarren Monday night, Rodgers said he feels good and is eager to get back on the field, but knows he must take into account the big picture when it comes to returning from a broken collarbone he suffered against the Chicago Bears Nov. 4.
Rodgers has a crack in his left collarbone and as several shoulder specialists told the Journal Sentinel recently, if that crack is not healed to the point that he has full range of motion in his shoulder and no pain when the fracture point is pressed upon, then another hit like he took from end Shea McClellin could break the collarbone in half.
"I'm going to be back when I'm ready, when there's a very low risk of re-injuring that," Rodgers said on McCarren's show. "Obviously, if you have another blow like I had, displacement of the collarbone could be three to five months of rehab. So, that's not what we want. At the same time, we're 5-5. We might need a little jolt here at some point."
The urge to return and help the Packers end their three-game losing streak is strong.
"We're still two weeks out of the injury against Chicago," he said. "It's a significant injury. I'm doing whatever I can to get back out on the field. Obviously, it's slow going. It's unlike any other injury I've had. I've had knee issues, a shoulder injury, I broke finger in college on my throwing hand, but those were all injuries I could play through.
"This has just been a waiting game and that's probably been the hardest part as they say. Just taking it one day at a time and looking forward to getting back out there at some point."
McCarren asked Rodgers in a joking manner if he could say, just between them, what game he had circled as a potential return.
"I don't want to get any hopes up, but it is Monday and I never like to rule myself out of any game," he said. "That being said ... Mike (McCarthy) may have already done that earlier."
Indeed, McCarthy did name Scott Tolzien the starter earlier Monday.
When asked about Tolzien, Rodgers was very complimentary. He said he thought Tolzien performed well considering he joined the team in September and was on the practice squad until Rodgers' injury.
"I'm real proud of Scott," he said. "He really cares about it, he puts the time in. I think he played very well at times yesterday. He completed over 70% of his passes with a couple drops. He hit some big-time throws down the field. I think he hit all his deep throws, to James (Jones), to (Jarret) Boykin down the sideline, to (Brandon) Bostick down the middle. He made some big time throws in the game. Obviously, he'd like to have a few of those back. About a couple weeks ago he was on the practice squad.
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Britain's most decorated female Paralympian Sarah Storey talks about sport, disability and winning gold medals in two different sports.
What sports did you do as a child?
At school I did every sport going. Gymnastics, track and field, table tennis, cross country, netball and swimming. I just loved to compete. It didn't matter what sport I was doing.
But you eventually chose swimming?
Swimming chose me. All I wanted to do was to win gold medals. When I was 14, I was fast-tracked into Britain's swimming team for the 1992 Paralympics, where I won two golds, three silvers and a bronze.
Sounds like you're a born competitor
I love to compete. It's in my DNA. It doesn't matter what sport. I was brought up to always try my best. This healthy sense of competition made sport fun and I enjoyed it.
What inspired you to want to be an Olympian?
I remember watching the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and seeing British athletes like Tessa Sanderson and Daley Thompson winning gold. I knew then I wanted to be like them.
You were born with a partly formed left hand?
In the womb my arm was caught in the umbilical cord and didn't develop as it should have. My left arm ends at the heel of my palm. But it did not stop me playing sport as a child. I just carried on as normal.
How does your disability influence you?
I've never been treated differently and that's played a major part in my life. I've just got on with it. I always took part in able-bodied sport at school and I learned to throw and catch a ball like any other child did.
Until your London 2012 success, you were best known as a Paralympic swimmer
Yes, I was a Paralympic swimmer for 13 years. I was 14 years old when I competed in my first Paralympic Games in Barcelona in 1992. I've won 16 medals in the pool, including five golds.
Why did you switch to cycling?
In 2005, I started suffering severe ear infections from swimming. It meant I had long periods of time out of the water. To stay fit, I started cycling at the velodrome in Manchester. I got noticed by British Cycling. They told me I had great potential.
Was it an easy decision?
Both Paralympic swimming and cycling wanted me on their team. I was 27 years old. I felt I'd gone as far as I could in swimming. I had gold medals, I'd broken 60 world records. I needed a new challenge. It came down to attempting to achieve something no Briton had done before.
Was the switch hard work?
Success happened much more quickly than I had thought possible. Three weeks after starting training in cycling, I won five gold medals and broke one world record at the European Paralympic Championships in 2005. By 2007, I was competing in able-bodied cycling track and road events.
Were you surprised by your results?
It's not uncommon for athletes with a multi-sport background to switch sports and still compete at the highest level. You're at the peak of your physical fitness. The only issue is whether you can get to grips with the technical aspect of the sport.
Does your bike have any special features?
My bike has a few adaptations to keep me safe. On my track bike, I place my left hand into a specially designed aluminium hook that is bonded onto the handlebars. On my road bike, I have to control both brakes with my right hand.
How do you stay motivated?
It's such an honour and a privilege to be an athlete. A lot of people love sport and competing. This is my full-time job. There's nothing more motivating than having such an amazing opportunity in a job that you love.
What are your tips for getting started in disability sports?
If you love sport and want to get involved, visit the Parasport website. It aims to make it easier for people to take up disability sport by providing information about sports in their area.
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