Watson Farm hosts medicinal plants tour in Jamestown
Historic New England’s 265 acre Watson Farm hosted a Sunday tour led by Kristin Minto and Don Minto. About 40 visitors learned about plants like catnip horseradish and St John’s wort and the health uses of herbal remedies while emphasizing proper identification and safety. The family has cared for the farm for over two centuries, with the property donated in 1979 to preserve agriculture and natural farming.
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Herbalist Kristin Minto Leads Weekend Farm Workshops
Kristin Minto will lead healing gardens on July 21 and medicinal vinegars on September 8 at the North Road farm as part of Historic New England weekend workshops. Sessions cost 10 dollars for members and 20 dollars for nonmembers, with more details at historicnewengland.org or 423-0005. The event promotes detoxifying practices linked to food and environment.
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Soaring insurance costs from new flood maps hit Sandy victims
In Toms River George Kasimos faces costly choices as advisory flood maps place his home in the velocity zone. He may need to elevate his house 14 feet costing about 150000 or pay up to 30000 yearly in flood insurance. Officials urge early elevation to access federal aid while NY and NJ Sandy relief funds total billions but may not reach individuals easily.
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Becca's Closet founders praise community effort in Florida visit
Pam and Jay Kirtman lauded Tiverton Becca's Closet for a community driven project begun by their late daughter Rebecca. They joined Tiverton High guidance counselor Cathy Winston at a Sunday brunch in Portsmouth. Kristen Morrissette, senior organizer, led a fashion show and dress drive with help from Samantha Marshall, modeling seventy dresses and promoting the event online.
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