Nos enfants nous acusseront

Yesterday night, I had the opportunity to watch an excellent documentary that reaffirm my beliefs in the inmediate necessity to return to the way our grandfathers use to grow the food they ate. This is the most important reason to buy, grow and eat organic food.

The title of the documentary is “Nos enfants nous accuseront” by Jean-Paul Jaud. This documentary is about the first generation of children in history who their lifespan will be shorter than their parents because of their exposure since childhood to many toxics and chemicals, primarily throughout the food.

In "Nos enfants nous acusseront" scientists from around the globe speeches to UNESCO and really shocking testimonies from those affected families are shown.

The impact on human health of chemicals used in conventional agriculture and transgenics are not new. And while the official speech is to still defending their use as the only way out for global power and denies its severe side effects, the scientific evidence demonstrate the contrary increasingly overwhelming.
The World Health Organization WHO, denouce that about 3 million farmers die each year due to the use of agrochemicals, which is consider a genuine peasant extermination, but now the toxicity is widespread and is affecting us but primarily our children.

"Nos enfants nous acusseront" add to the long list of evidence and allegations of how the mighty and powerful are ravaging the world and we are consenting it. Fortunately things are changing for good. The film explains new initiatitives happening in French schools with organic food and toxins removal and the community involvement and passion. The return to natural and purest food is no longer a whim of romantic or radical environmentalists and hippies, but it is a survival necessity and a right to our children. Hopefully we should rectify in time for our children not only accuse us but give us thanks for changing the course.

I recommend you to take time from your busy life and watch this documentary. Your way of looking at food will change forever. For those interested, you can watch the documentary on Netflix, or by internet.

In French: http://www.nosenfantsnousaccuseront-lefilm.com/

Those spanish speakers can watch the trailer here: http://thegreencorner.org/videos-verde-ecologicos/Nuestros-Hijos-nos-Acusar% C3% A1n/0/51/1You can access the movie in spanish in streaming: http://eldespertar2012.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/nuestros-hijos-nos-acusaran-nos-enfants-nous-accuseront-documental-sub-espanol/

Indoor Gardening

Growing indoors allows you to have organic, delicious and healthy herbs year- round, even in the winter season. You can start your garden inside the house during the winter and when the weather warms up, transplants the seedlings outside. If you prefer, you can keep it inside instead to have them nearby during cooking.

When you are ready to start your indoor garden choose culinary herbs from a certified organic seeds provider or specialty shops. Herbs don't require a lot of space, and can strive on sun light through the window.

Recommended herbs:

Basil, Bay, Chives, Chervil, Cilantro, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme,
Tarragon, Sage

Bay and Chives

Oregano

Chervil or French Parsley



Parsley and Rosemary

If you are ready to try something different, plant tea herbs, edible flowers, or other small
plants such as microgreens, wheatgrass, and sprouts. 

Basil

Things to consider:

1. Note the position of the sun as it moves by your kitchen every day.
2. Select a spot that receives at least 4 hours of sunlight, near a wall
to retain the heat.
3. Note any shadows created by nearby buildings or trees, and
changes in sunlight between seasons.
4. If the plant grow long stems but few leaves, they are not getting
enough sunlight. If this is the case, consider setting up fluorescent
light bulbs near the plants.
5. Use high quality potting soil that is not compacted.
6. Make sure the soil drains well so you do not overwater the plants.
7. Choose planters with holes in the bottom to allow for better drainage.
8. Place a tray underneath the planters to collect excess water
9. Add compost or organic fertilizer to enrich the soil for better plant health and growth.
10. Herbs and other indoor plants do not require much water.
Feel underneath the soil if the roots are dry to determine how often the plants should be watered.
11. Be careful not to watered them too often. It could be every few days or as long as a week.
Some links or places where to buy organics seeds or plants:
a. Jardin Esmeralda, Guaynabo, PR
b. Jardines Eneida, Cabo Rojo, PR
c. Mercado Urbano, Placita Roosevelt or Old San Juan, PR
d. Placita Santurce, Santurce, PR
e. Festival Claridad
f. Estacion Experimental Agricola, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus
g. http://www.organiccatalogue.com/
h. http://www.seedsofchange.com/
i. http://www.organicseed.com/
j. http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/eu-policy/seed-databases_en
k. http://www.tandmworldwide.com/
l. http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/
m. www.williams-sonoma.com
n. www.westelm.com
o. www.thevitaminshoppe.com
If you want to recommend a place or store that provided you with great seeds and good service, please do so in the Comments section.