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--- site_visit_and_survey_notes [2008-04-14 09:44] – 81.188.78.24
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 ===== Site visits and Surveys =====
 These notes form a part of [[sanjeev shankar]]'s research, which is summarised in his [[research_report_sanjeev-shankar|research report]]
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   * Holy basil (English), Rama tulsi (Hindi). The plant is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, diarrhea and dysentery.
-  * Stevia (English). The processed leaves yield a natural sweetener which is a substitute for table sugar, safe for diabetics, as it does not affect
+  * Stevia (English). The processed leaves yield a natural sweetener which is a substitute for table sugar, safe for diabetics, as it does not affect blood sugar levels.
-blood sugar levels.
   * King of biters (English), Kalmegh (Hindi). The plant is used for treating dysentery, cholera, diabetes, influenza, bronchitis, piles, gonorrhoea, and snake venom poisoning.
   * Asparagus (English), Shatavari (Hindi). The plant part is used for treating nervous disorders, tumours, scalding of urine, throat infections, tuberculosis and bronchitis.
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-====Gilbert's Eco-Garden, Belgium====
+====Gilbert's Eco-Garden, Moucron, Belgium====
-  * http://thoughtsandtalks.so-on.be/2007/11/04/gilbert-november-2007/
+This is a local garden club with 100 members who gather on the first Sunday of the month to exchange experiences about their gardens. The gathering attracts gardeners and enthusiasts from neighbouring villages and from nearby cities too. Apart from the discussions and specialised demonstrations which are usually held in gilbert's laboratory and led by Gilbert himself, there is the 30 year old 2000 square metre heterogenous garden to visit and draw inspiration from. The gatherings are enriched by the joy and laughter of sharing seeds, ideas, experiences, recipes and food. The researcher was greatly helped by Gilbert's wife, Kobe Matthys-a regular visitor and Annemie Maes. ((http://thoughtsandtalks.so-on.be/2007/11/04/gilbert-november-2007/))
-  * http://thoughtsandtalks.so-on.be/2007/11/04/un-belge-qui-ne-rale-pas-nest-pas-un-belge-cest-bon-pour-la-sante/
+((http://thoughtsandtalks.so-on.be/2007/11/04/un-belge-qui-ne-rale-pas-nest-pas-un-belge-cest-bon-pour-la-sante/))
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+Some excerpts from a discussion held on 13th April 2008 are given below:
+  * Garlc and onions are protective company for most plants and trees. They also prevent certain mushrooms growing on plants
+  * Many wild plants make 'carpets' in covering soil from january on, but these plants often disappear agan in spring and give place for other plants
+  * Akin to principles of homeopathy, if a plant is sick then we should try plucking the sick leaf and dropping it near the roots and the plant would develop resistance and fight back
+  * Carrots like to grow upon a little hill and they like warm sun
+  * To make the soil fertile, try spreading algae. With algae the worms are drawn up and thus spurns the land
+  * Potatoes should be planted in june/july. This period has less mushroom problems. The potatoes should be planted by sinking them in ground such that it is still visible and then covering them with straw
+  * Grass is one of the best fertilisers. Cut grass around a plant avoids snails coming onto the plants
+  * If you put seeds in refrigerator to -18 degree centigrade for 24 hours and then plant them, they are likely to be more activated