Here's a definition from Healthwell.com (check it out!): ** Macrobiotic Diet (Michio Kushi, Aveline Kushi) 70-80% Carbohydrates: whole grains, vegetables, seaweed and legumes 10-15% Protein: tofu and other soy products, whole grains, legumes and small amounts of seafood 10-15% Fat: fish, sesame oils and small amounts of plant and animal foods Pluses Teaches the importance of changing the diet according to the seasons and climate. Can be therapeutic for combating degenerative diseases, especially for Asians. Provides more beneficial fats and slightly more protein than strict vegan diets. Minuses Encourages salty, fermented condiments that are problematic for people with hypertension and yeast allergies. Contains a lot of soy, a common food allergen. Not tolerated well by people with grain sensitivities. Resources: Macrobiotic Diet (Japan Publications) by Michio and Aveline Kushi; The Macrobiotic Way (Avery) by Michio Kushi, John Denver and Stephen Blauer For more definitons of other diets....... Here is a link that might be useful: Diet Stackup

Just some random closeup shots from around the house.

So here I was, scrolling through my Facebook feed and I see photos of dismembered fungii flowers. I think, " hmm, that looks familiar. Either there are two of you mad flower choppers about today, or I just found you on Facebook" :D If only I had flowers to chop! My fungii is a metre long vine growing straight up a stake and shows no sign of doing anything else. (except global domination starting with my house)

If you want to save a few cuttings of the old Mac, cut the thick branches to about 18 inches or so - pull off the lower leaves and put them - as many as fit with an inch or so between the branches - into a 5 gal. of soil. Keep moist - protect over winter and in Spring you will have a whole bunch of new plants! Bury the branches about 1/3 to 1/2 of their length into the pot of soil. Cover with plastic if you want - or not - if you bring them into a garage or ? for zone colder than 7-8. No fertilizer or any thing else - just keep them moist and from freezing and replant in spring. Don't worry if they get ugly - have faith and if you just can't wait for spring, carefully dig - don't pull them and check. They should have some little white roots by Halloween.