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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
green Black Walnut Juglans nigra fruit dye drawings. cutting into the green fruit
like with lino or wood cuts and pressing or rolling the whole fruit with dark walnut ink dye oozing from the cut designs on to the paper... and using various tools for design weight...
the fresh walnuts from a tree nearby; a local, and an indiginous to Beacon, NY and the NE
deciduous tree populations/communities...
Juglans niger is used in traditional medicines and in its perfection nature gifts us with this medicine during the change from summer to fall when summer seasonal parasites and fungus are among us with heightened exuberance;
from David Winston RH (AHG),
http://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/DWinstonWhatsGoingOn_BlackWalnut.htm
"black walnuts (Juglans nigra). The nuts can be eaten and the green hulls are used to make medicine. Black walnuts have a long history of use especially topically and internally both as antifungal agents and as a vermifuge. Black walnut is traditionally used for amoebic infections such as Giardia, Blastocystis hominis, Dientamoeba fragilis, Cryptosporidium. A wide range of amoebic and amoeba-like organisms can be treated using black walnut. I prefer this herb for adults; it is a bit too strong to be used in children. And for those of you who are horse lovers do not use black walnut products with your horses because it is toxic to horses. But in humans, it is relatively non-toxic although incredibly bitter and horrible tasting. The extract of the green hulls ranks it as one of my top five worst tasting plants extracts. It can also be used topically for fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm. Be very careful with fungal infection in very sensitive areas such as the groin as it can cause irritation and swelling. Phyllis Light RH(AHG) who is a wonderful herbalist from Alabama also says that black walnut stimulates thyroid function. This is not something I've used it for, but when you have somebody who is as experienced an herbalist as she, is stating that it has that activity, I have no doubt that it does."
Monday, September 17, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Mamey, Pouteria sapota
Mamey sapote Pouteria sapota
Recently bought a Mamey fruit at our local co-op, Tidal Creek.
It was intro for me and was so tasty that I planted the seed and rind, having most of the pulp in my belly, in an "organic" fruit growing medium w/perlite and vermiculite. I am, half like, mimicking the entire fruit falling from the tree and creating a nourishing environ for the seed to feed on in the ground through the germinating/sprouting process.
http://www.redlandorganics.com/products_services.htm
Mamey has been grown in FL sine the 1880's in US Florida
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oaxaca,_Oaxaca#Food_and_drink
Oaxaca Mexico
..."Tlacolula and Ejutla an indigenous drink called 'tejate' is still prepared and sold in the local market. Known here as the drink of the gods, it is prepared with corn, cacao, cacao flower and the seed of the mamey fruit."
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pouteria_sapota
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| from http://www.fromthefarm.com/fruits/tropical-fruit/mamey-sapote-0# |
It was intro for me and was so tasty that I planted the seed and rind, having most of the pulp in my belly, in an "organic" fruit growing medium w/perlite and vermiculite. I am, half like, mimicking the entire fruit falling from the tree and creating a nourishing environ for the seed to feed on in the ground through the germinating/sprouting process.
http://www.redlandorganics.com/products_services.htm
Mamey has been grown in FL sine the 1880's in US Florida
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oaxaca,_Oaxaca#Food_and_drink
Oaxaca Mexico
..."Tlacolula and Ejutla an indigenous drink called 'tejate' is still prepared and sold in the local market. Known here as the drink of the gods, it is prepared with corn, cacao, cacao flower and the seed of the mamey fruit."
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pouteria_sapota
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pouteria_sapota
Nutrient value of raw mamey sapote fruit (3.5 oz or 100 g of fruit).1
| Constituent |
Approximate value
| Constituent |
Approximate value
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Constituent
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Approximate value
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| Water content |
62%
| Carbohydrate |
33.8 g
| Phosphorus |
28 mg
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| Calories |
134 kcal
| Total dietary fiber |
2.6 g
| Potassium |
344 mg
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| Protein |
2.1 g
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Calcium
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39 mg
| Sodium |
10 mg
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| Fat |
0.6 mg
| Iron |
1.0 mg
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Vit. C
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20.0 mg
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| Cholesterol |
0.0
| Magnesium |
30 mg
| Vit. A |
410 IU
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1, Data taken from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2005. USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page, http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pouteria_sapota
Pouteria sapota
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- "Abricó" redirects here. This may also refer to the apricot (Prunus armeniaca).
The mamey sapote (Pouteria sapota) is a species of tree native to southern Mexico. Today, the tree is cultivated not only in Mexico, but also in Central America, theCaribbean, and South Florida for its fruit, which is commonly eaten in many Latin American countries. Mamey sapote is a large and highly ornamental evergreen tree that can reach a height of 15 to 45 meters (60 to 140 feet) at maturity. Like most fruit trees, it is mainly propagated by grafting, which ensures the new plant has the same characteristics as the parent, especially its fruit. It is also considerably faster than growing trees by seed. The fruit is about 10 to 25 cm (4 to 10 inches) long and 8 to 12 cm (3 to 5 inches) wide and has orange flesh.
The fruit is eaten raw or made into milkshakes, smoothies, ice cream and fruit bars. Some consider the fruit to be an aphrodisiac.[citation needed] Some beauty products use oil pressed from the seed[1], otherwise known as sapayul oil[2].
The brown skin has a texture somewhat between sandpaper and the fuzz on a peach. The fruit's texture is creamy and soft. A mamey sapote is ripe when the flesh is pink when a fleck of the skin is removed. The flesh should give slightly, as with a ripe kiwifruit.
The mamey sapote is related to other sapotes such as sapodilla (Manilkara zapota), abiu(P. caimito) and canistel (P. campechiana), but unrelated to the black sapote (Diospyros digyna) and white sapote (Casimiroa edulis). It should not be confused with the mammee apple (Mammea americana).
It has different names depending on the country: mamey, zapote colorado (Costa Rica), and zapote rojo (South America), among others.
| Mamey sapote | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Pouteria |
| Species: | P. sapota |
| Binomial name | |
| Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H. E. Moore & Stearn | |
[edit]See also
[edit]References
- ^ Chadwick, Molly (11 January 2011). "Emerald Forest® Botanical Hair Care With Rainforest Sapayul Committes to More Natural Products With Introduction of Paraben Free Shampoos And Conditioners - Yahoo! News" (in English) (HTML). Encinitas, CA: PRWEB. Retrieved 25 August 2011. "Sapayul oil comes from the seeds of Sapote, a fruit indigenous to the Central American rainforests and an ancient Mayan secret for beautiful, soft, and shiny hair."
- ^ Anita, Grant (14 December 2006). "Organic Sapote Seed Oil (inci: Pouteria Sapota, Zapote, Mamey Sapote, Zapayul, Sapayul)" (in English) (HTML). anitagrant.com's photostream. Flickr. Retrieved 25 August 2011. "Organic Sapote Seed Oil (inci: Pouteria Sapota, Zapote, Mamey Sapote, Zapayul, Sapayul)"
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Spirit release with harvested Morning Glory
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| Spirit release with harvested Morning Glory 16" x 56" mixed eco materials |
butcher block paper
og whole wheat flour
decomposing Wild Morning Glory Convolvulus arvensis vine and its Violet flower
Earth ochre pigments
3 Mockingbird feathers Mimidae familae
re oxygenated water
Vermont Natural Coatings (nci) poly whey water based polyurethane (semi gloss)
and acknowledging application options with installation the above a peace full ness with feathers down and with feathers up, the lift of flight, acsension...
pareidolia...
a virtual conversational on line reply to a friend writing; "did you infuse the butcher block paper witht he Morning Glories"
I went off with this expoundation.
"The flour w/water creates the binding' foundation. The pouring of "wheat paste" and winding/tying the vine down under foldings of the paper help structurally with the piece. The vine akin to the principles of steel rebar in concrete architecture. The wet paste and paper fuse. In this and other works I often use the negative spaces of cracks, holes etc for line, form and weight in the paintings. In length this piece is similar to Frank Lloyd Wright's cantilevering in his design. The relief seen in this are up to 1" thickness. The vine in places reach up out and above the "foundation" creating another dimensional aspect is 1"+ in places. Reducing elements to keep it simple/complex. As the foundation dries and after it dries I apply the color pigments dry as powder and wet mediums, again, helping with some more of the structural component. Recently I've used the commercial water based polyurethane as a final application. More fusion to the wholeness of it with more applied in some places for line, color, shape, reflection/refraction, etc. elements. Really ""] pushing & pulling [" - Hans Hoffmann] and yanking for the multidimensional visual effect of it. The vine laid out with flow and with chaos add to its illusional quantumness/spiritness/lifeness, etc. The vine was green and violet flowers opened when I drew them onto the paper initially. Tanned/dried, by the sea salt I added as binder/drier to the paste, again, more structure, color, design oceaness adding to its overall whole effect. Sometimes these hands are moving rapidly, my body dancing about! Hey Jackson likes that action! :) I paint in silence and/or with music for mood, rhythem, color, etc... Great question Steven, Thank you..."
Sunday, September 9, 2012
this 4" x 6 1/2" untitled landscape was done with heated Stockmar beeswax & natural pigment on reconstituted brown paper grocery bag with inclusion of Chamomile Matricaria recutita flowers from the tiered herb garden I designed & installed at the then Crystal Ledge property in Voorheesville, NY in 1991.
the cradled backing for panel support is Phragmites spp. I foraged locally in Bethlehem, NY
with signature & date visable..
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
our/your/my solar flare
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
flaked paint sketches
I often retrieve paint flakes. In these works where I use "resist" materials like postage tape, waxes and oils, etc. My water medium forms colorfully shaped flakes; pareidolia, marks of line, shape, relief and movement are used in creating these "sketches".
these flakes are set with areas securely lifting off the paper surface @1" http://gregpatch.blogspot.com/2012/08/flaked-paint-sketches_9.html http://gregpatch.blogspot.com/2012/08/flaked-paint-sketches.html  |
| Kirstin names it Patch ochre pigments, wheat & water 11" x 22" |
will be at Projekte Gallery & Lounge, Wilmington, NC for their 2nd Annual ARTblast Juried Art Exhibit https://www.facebook.com/events/479796272031111/
"...work from 22 artists. The show will be up on display from 9/5-9/29 with an Opening Reception and Ribbon Ceremony along with a wine tasting on 9/7 from 6-9pm with live music following by the one and only Kersten Capra. Hope to see you out!"
enThanks to all involved in hosting & for coming out to see the works...
