A stew that keeps going on, I think they save some of the previous soup to add to the new soup.
I went to a kimchee workshop. They said to leave it to ferment for a day or two outside. The one we made was too salty for me, I think I’ll add some more cucmber and carrot, or maybe som radish.
Ingredeients:
- Cucumber
- Salt
- Gochugaru
- Mushroom MSG
- Rehydrated mushrooms
- Spring onions
- Sesame seeds
- Water
- Carrots
- I would add some sugar to it and green chillies
I learnt about the impotance of salt. Salty water – I think a lot of plants can’t grow if it’s too salty.
What plants can grwo in salty soil? Maybe ones that grow by the sea?
AI Overview
Yes, some plants can grow in salty soil; these are called halophytes (salt plants) and have specialized adaptations, such as storing or excreting excess salt, to survive conditions that would kill other plants (glycophytes). High salt levels in soil cause osmotic stress, making it difficult for plants to absorb water, and can lead to ion toxicity, nutrient imbalances, and reduced growth. While most plants struggle in salty soil, selecting salt-tolerant species, like the sea aster or lavender, is a viable option for growing in such environments.
How Salt Affects Plants
- Water Uptake: High salt concentrations create osmotic pressure, which can make it harder for plants to draw water from the soil, leading to dehydration.
- Ion Toxicity: Excessive sodium and other ions can accumulate in plant cells, causing cellular damage and death.
- Nutrient Imbalance: High salt levels can interfere with the plant’s ability to absorb essential nutrients like phosphorus, calcium, and iron.
- Photosynthesis Reduction: Salinity can reduce chlorophyll content, decrease leaf area, and lower photosynthetic efficiency.
How Halophytes Cope
- Salt Exclusion: Some halophytes have roots that prevent salts from entering the plant in the first place.
- Salt Excretion: Other plants have specialized salt glands to excrete excess salt through their leaves.
- Ion Compartmentalization: Halophytes can store salt in specific cell compartments, such as the vacuole, to keep damaging ions away from sensitive cellular components.
Maki read some poetry and we did some breathing excercises. I really enjoyed it and it made me feel relaxed and sleepy.
I need to look at what dates I can run my own workshop. I would like to do it at House of Annetta. Or they said I could use Pelican House. Pelican House woiuld be warmer.
Highly Salt Tolerant Trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name |
| honeylocust | Gleditsia triacanthos |
| eastern red cedar | Juniperus virginiana |
| southern magnolia | Magnolia grandiflora |
| live oak | Quercus virginiana |
