A Natural (Floral) Geiger Counter

“…there is a plant that is a natural geiger counter. The spiderwort plant is so sensitive to changes in radiation levels (its petals change color upon exposure) that it's often used as a natural radiation detector (dosimeter), just as they use canaries in mines as detectors of poisonous gas. Some people like knowing that they have an ongoing monitoring system for radiation in the environment, and this is just another tip available in "How to Neutralize the Harmful Effects of Radiation or Radioactive Exposure."


From "Shirely's wellness Cafe"

also see, for inspiration:

Shirley’s rooftop container garden
(because we all need to think seriously about growing our own food)

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/container-garden.htm#awardgarden



and, an edible apartment balcony. And why you should eat organic: it’s about your own personal nitrogen source
:-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM-U06C418s

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