Welcome to the 74th Hippie Dabble Digest! We’re a bit sporadic over here, but I promise this newsletter will get more consistent. This one is missing a couple of sections, but I really wanted to get it out to you so you had your coupon code for the week. Because the newsletter has been so sporadic, I’m making this week’s coupon code valid through the end of August. If you are reading the Hippie Dabble Digest on the website, be sure to subscribe to receive this newsletter plus sales and coupon codes in your inbox.
In case you haven’t heard, we are moving our physical store location and expanding! If you’re not in Casper to shop our physical location, keep checking the website for more products. We have so many that it takes a while to get them on there. Our new location is in the Atrium Plaza at 201 E. 2nd Street, Suite 110, Casper, Wyoming. We will close up shop August 25th through September 2nd and reopen in the new location on September 3rd. We are also going to start adding videos to our Youtube channel including vlogging about the move, featuring products, a day in the life of, opening up a store how to’s, etc. So keep an eye out for those coming soon.
If you’re new to the Hippie Dabble Digest, welcome! You will find interesting and useful information and links first, including sections like Just for Fun, In the News, a Weekly Recipe, Physical & Mental Health & Wellbeing, In the Garden, and more. Past posts that you may have missed follow and then finally our product section. In our product section you’ll find the current sales and reader only discount codes, so be sure to scroll down. All sales and discount codes apply both online and in store. Just mention the Hippie Dabble Digest and this week’s code at checkout.
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Picking up where we left off… I started you on a journey of the plants in my garden and yard, both edible and nonedible. Here’s a little recap with links to past Digests.
In the last Digest I gave you some links and resources on comfrey:
In Digest 72 it was the northern catalpa tree, and you can find that information here: Hippie Dabble Digest 72: Octopus obstacle course, environmental news, veggie galette recipe, strength train to live longer, northern catalpa tree, & lots more!
Find information on the staghorn sumac here:
Check out information on chicory in Digest number 70 here: Hippie Dabble Digest 70: Squirrel maze, environmental news, chicory recipes, health benefits & growing chicory, beneficial moths, flower tea, & more!;
the raspberry information here: Hippie Dabble Digest 69: Substack Note, Always Judge a Book by its Cover, The Cannabis Question, environmental news, raspberry recipes, raspberry info, & more!;
the daylily information here: Hippie Dabble Digest 68: Maze Toys, 8 Japanese habits, environmental news, Daylily recipes & information, exercise & the aging brain, & more!;
and all the lovage here: Hippie Dabble Digest 66: Ambicular, mini habits, environmental news, lovage & lemon roasted chicken, lots of lovage, summer health tips, & more!.
This week it’s lilies. Go to the In the Garden section below.
Just For Fun and/or On YouTube
I Filmed Plants For 15 years | Time-lapse Compilation
This video is really interesting and hypnotic. Watch by clicking the picture below.
In the News
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Are Struggling to Take Off Amid Greenwashing Claims (Inside Climate News)
“Last November, Virgin Atlantic Airways made headlines for completing the world’s first transatlantic flight using ‘100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.’
This week, the Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) of the U.K. banned a Virgin radio ad released prior to the flight, in which they touted their ‘unique flight mission.'” Article dated August 9, 2024, read more here: Sustainable Aviation Fuels.
Forever Chemical Pollution Can Now Be Tracked (Environmental News Network)
“Organofluorine compounds — sometimes called ‘forever chemicals’ — are increasingly turning up in our drinking water, oceans and even human blood, posing a potential threat to the environment and human health.
Now, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a way to fingerprint them, which could help authorities trace them to their source when they end up in aquifers, waterways or soil.” Article dated August 12, 2024, read more here: Forever Chemical Pollution.
Canadian Cod; Environmental Success Story (Happy Eco News)
“In a remarkable environmental success story that underscores the power of conservation efforts and environmental stewardship, Canada’s cod fishery has reopened after a 32-year hiatus. This momentous decision, fueled by cautious optimism surrounding cod stock regeneration, marks a significant environmental victory and highlights the delicate balance between economic interests and long-term sustainability.” Article dated August 5, 2024, read more here: Canadian Cod.
FAA postpones hearings on Starship environmental review (SpaceNews)
“The Federal Aviation Administration has postponed a set of public hearings on an environmental review linked to SpaceX’s plans to increase the number of Starship launches from its South Texas facility.
The FAA announced Aug. 12 that it has called off a set of public hearings scheduled for two communities near SpaceX’s Starbase facility at Boca Chica, Texas, as well as online. The public hearings were intended gather input on a draft environmental assessment prepared for the FAA on increasing Starship launches from Starbase.” Article dated August 13, 2024, read more here: Starship Environmental Review.
Weekly Recipe
If you’re a gardener, you’re probably in the midst of harvesting. This recipe from Last Ingredient is picked with you and your neighbors in mind. As always, have a look around the whole site because there’s lots more to find.
Parmesan Roasted Zucchini (Last Ingredient)
“For this easy parmesan roasted zucchini recipe, I toss sliced zucchini in a mix of olive oil and seasonings. Then I sprinkle them with grated Parmesan before roasting them in the oven until they turn light golden brown. This is one of those side dish recipes that you should have on repeat because it goes with so many other things.” Screenshots below. You can find the recipe by clicking on the title or any of the screenshots below.
Physical & Mental Health & Well-Being
If you’ve ever wondered what good a meditation cushion is or would like to meditate for more than a few minutes but just can’t seem to get comfortable, these next two articles are for you.
6 types of meditation cushions (and if you really need one)
If you need a new meditation cushion, we have several different types available in the store. (Not yet available online.)
How to sit for meditation: 5 seated positions to try
Get comfy with these seated meditation positions. At the end of the article, it also mentions some alternatives to being seated while meditating.
In the Garden
Lilies
Lilies are my new garden obsession! They are beautiful and fun to watch grow because it looks like they start all bunched up and then unbunch as they grow upward. They remind me of whirly tubes, those tubes that stretch out and whistle when you twirl them. Here are some articles on types and growing lilies. The screenshot is taken from the Old Farmer’s Almanac article on How to Grow Lilies below.
Types of Lilies: 18 Stunning Lily Species for Your Garden (Planet Natural)
How to grow lilies (Gardener’s World)
How to Grow Lilies: The Complete Lily Flower Guide (Old Farmer’s Almanac)
While lilies are beautiful and fun to grow, they are toxic to pets, so be sure to grow them in an area where your pets don’t roam. Here are a couple of links to see what other plants are toxic to your pets.
Poisonous Plants: Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List (ASPCA)
Flowers and Plants Toxic to Dogs and Cats (an A-Z guide) (Animal Emergency Service)
Plants and food that can be poisonous to pets (The Humane Society of the United States)
Here are a few places to buy lilies for planting. I get all of mine from Breck’s (the first link).
That’s it for this week! As always, thank you for joining us on our hippie adventure! See you next week!