With many areas of North America suffering or having suffered various levels of wildfires this summer, and with discussions above and below the 49th Parallel centering around whether or not governments are doing enough to mitigate forest fire potential and better fight forest fires, fire mitigation and forest fuel management are popping up more and more frequently. One method of protecting property . . . is the use of vegetation that doesn't easily catch fire or stay aflame. As foragers, we can do our bit for forest management, by harvesting the peeling/shedding bark of the Ponderosa Pine tree, taking it home, grinding it up, and using it in place of cinnamon in our cooking, baking, drinks, etc. When we see downed branches with green pine, spruce or fir needles, we can snap off needle bunches and take them home as well. We can gather unopened green or brown cones of pine, spruce and fir, and make mugolio from them. Sap and resin that has hardened on the outside of conifer trunks can be broken off and taken home for use in salves and oils. Its easiest to harvest in winter Brown pine needles can be gathered and used to weave baskets and mats. Opened cones laying on the ground can be gathered for use in fall and winter crafts such as table center-pieces, votive candle accents, wreaths, garlands, in decorative jars, etc. Gathering windfall or deadfall is an ethical way of stocking up your pantry and craft cupboard while doing your part in forest fuel management. https://naturalhealthgodsway.ca/2026/08/26/forest-fuel-management-foraging-style/

The Art of the Deal, Carney Edition! Apparently We’re Throwing in the Winter Tires by Melanie In Saskatchewan https://melanieinsaskatchewan.substack.com/p/the-art-of-the-deal-carney-edition

The Art of the Deal, Carney Edition! Apparently We’re Throwing in the Winter Tires by Melanie In Saskatchewan https://melanieinsaskatchewan.substack.com/p/the-art-of-the-deal-carney-edition

The Art of the Deal, Carney Edition! Apparently We’re Throwing in the Winter Tires by Melanie In Saskatchewan https://melanieinsaskatchewan.substack.com/p/the-art-of-the-deal-carney-edition

U.K. government could remotely disable home heating or cooling! British energy suppliers will soon be able to remotely restrict household heat pump temperatures during winter cold snaps. by Ezra Levant https://www.rebelnews.com/uk_government_could_remotely_disable_home_heating_or_cooling

Zelensky’s Winter Bet: Oil Fixer Now Prime Minister! Ukraine’s wartime government has just put a powerful energy executive in charge as prime minister, raising big questions about where global aid money and critical infrastructure decisions go next. https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1924813159733706752?referrer=john_f_burke

In the vein of yet another go big or go home event, today was supposed to be kitchen day in our house! The catch however, occurred in a new addition to my cheese sauce that began late winter 2026, just before spring. Ashley suggested looking into making hummus from chickpea flour. I counted out how many cups of carrot I rough-pureed, and had 13.5 cups, or roughly 27 times the recipe I'd used last time! Out of curiousity, I weighed the various containers, and discovered I've made over 8kg of spicy carrot chickpea hummus! Ashley got curious, and came up with a slightly rewilded herbed chickpea hummus, throwing in catnip. Mint is a common cooking herb in the Middle East and in the Mediterranean region as well. It's flavour blended very nicely with the besan in finger dipped taste tests. I've written down her recipe for future use! We had a great time at Creative Chaos this past weekend! We look forward to establishing a presence at the Kelowna Farmer's Market this summer. We might need rope tied to our ankles to make sure our trajectory doesn't leave orbit! Monday's foraging run had a fun discovery!  Purple/magenta baby cones looking for all the world like little spiky flowers, are appearing at the tips of ponderosa pines in our region!  Ashley stopped to take several photos. We also began our sage harvesting early again this year.  Here's hoping we get enough to last through to next spring. For the full adventure and a few photos, click here: https://naturalhealthgodsway.ca/2026/06/10/of-carrots-hummus-fairs-and-markets-i-hear-the-engines-revving/

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Because it happened during the week of the World Economic Forum's meetings in Davos, Switzerland, consider the following three articles to be your PSA that if you weren't including certain foods, herbs and spices in your winter regimen before, now is the time to start. None of these articles I'm about to share are short! I recommend putting together your favourite beverages, maybe one per article, your favourite snacks, a comfey chair, and perhaps put on a fireplace movie if you don't have an actual fireplace. Then open each of these articles one by one, with a notepad and pen handy, and maybe have a pillow nearby to scream into if you feel it necessary. Use your notes to inform your shopping and meal/snack plans going forward. If you'd like assistance with this, do reach out to me. Imperatively important Background Information https://naturalhealthgodsway.ca/2022/08/10/henipavirus-a-timeline-and-introduction-to-key-players/ How to understand, prepare, and prevent potential infection: https://naturalhealthgodsway.ca/2022/08/10/building-defenses-against-henipavirus-and-other-rna-viruses/ Because Nipah can cause encephalitis, and because encephalitis is a known side effect of the covid shot, read up on that condition here: https://naturalhealthgodsway.ca/2024/08/26/eastern-equine-encephalitis-or-covering-for-future-mass-neurological-nightmares/

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