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Book Review: Edible Landscaping With a Permaculture Twist

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It's no secret that I dig (sometimes literally) edible landscaping. I've written about its value before, particularly in a crash situation in which obviously edible plants are liable to be stolen. I gave a talk a few weeks ago in The Villages. For those of you not familiar with that particular slice of Orwellian central planning, The Villages is a huge community … [Read more...] about Book Review: Edible Landscaping With a Permaculture Twist

Must-Watch Gardening Videos For Preppers

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Thanks to the internet we have a vast treasure trove of information at our fingertips. If you're interested in gardening and survival, the following videos are eye-opening and helpful enough to warrant gathering together in one gigantic post. Not all of these are directly related to survival gardening; some are more about thinking through how we garden, what we grow and where … [Read more...] about Must-Watch Gardening Videos For Preppers

5 Reasons To Add Ponds To Your Homestead

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Ponds. They're mosquito-ridden little green pools of algae-infested slopwater... if managed poorly. But even if they ARE managed poorly, they're still an asset for the thoughtful prepper. I have three old hot tubs that serve as small ponds on my homestead. I've also got a couple of little in-ground ponds, one which uses a liner... and one that's just a pre-made form. For water … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Add Ponds To Your Homestead

1,000,000 Good Gardening Ideas

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That may be a slight exaggeration, but not by much... this guy is intense: Turn off Star Trek for a night and watch this video. I know it's long - but you'll be glad you saw it. There are a ton of good ideas in there. I use the down time when it's cold outside to figure out my plans for spring - and that includes watching guys like this on YouTube. I'm already wanting to … [Read more...] about 1,000,000 Good Gardening Ideas

Mad Max Meets Experimental Architecture

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This guy is unbelievable: Though I don't buy into the Anthropogenic Global Warming stuff, I do think Michael Reynolds is on to some seriously good ideas. No need for a power grid... no need for centralized sewage or water systems... and all with readily available materials. Awesome. Whatever happens, whether it be climate change or societal breakdown or war, there's a great … [Read more...] about Mad Max Meets Experimental Architecture